Ram Gopal Varma calls Seedance 2.0 the “asteroid” set to brutally murder film industry’s “arrogance”: “This is actually the liberation of cinema” Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stirred a fresh debate on the future of cinema, calling AI tool “Seedance 2. 0” the “murderer of the film industry” while also describing it as a force of liberation. In a post shared on February 25, 2026, Varma argued that advanced AI filmmaking tools could dismantle the traditional structure of the movie business. Referring to blockbuster filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli, he wrote that directors like Rajamouli command massive budgets due to their proven creative vision and track record. However, he questioned how many equally talented storytellers across India never get access to funding or industry networks. According to Varma, tools like Seedance 2. 0 have “kicked the gate down and set it on fire,” enabling creators from small towns to generate large-scale, cinematic visuals using descriptive prompts alone. He described it as “true democracy in motion,” suggesting that AI shifts power away from a select few and into the hands of the masses. Varma went further, predicting a structural collapse of the current filmmaking ecosystem. “A director’s primary job is to take a scene on paper and transfer it onto screen,” he wrote, listing the vast crew involved in the process. Advanced AI, he claimed, could eliminate the need for actors, technicians, production teams and even large budgets. “No more star issu... #film_industry #Ram #Ram_Gopal #Gopal_Varma #Filmmaker_Ram #Gopal #brutally_murder #fresh_debate #calls_Seedance #murder_film
AUS vs BAN: Bangladesh to tour Australia after 18 years; full schedule, timings, venueAustralia vs Bangladesh will be the first Tests for the Aussies (men) since thrashing England 4-1 in an Ashes, and will be followed by their tour of South Africa. Australia vs Bangladesh will be the first Tests for the Aussies (men) since thrashing England 4-1 in an Ashes, and will be followed by their tour of South Africa. #Bangladesh #England #South_Africa #Africa #men #Ashes #full_schedule #Tests #thrashing_England #Aussies
Bitcoin bounces above $65,000 as dollar weakens and bullish hopes build #Bitcoin #Bitcoin_bounces #hopes_build #dollar_weakens #bullish_hopes
How Deutsche Bank rolled out the red carpet for Jeffrey Epstein German lender waved through convicted sex offender’s millions despite compliance concerns #Jeffrey_Epstein #Deutsche_Bank #Epstein_German #Bank_rolled #German_lender #compliance_concerns
Craig Tiley steps down as Australian Open chief to join US Tennis AssociationCraig Tiley replaces Lew Sherr, who stepped down last year to join Major League Baseball’s New York Mets as the team’s president of business operations. Craig Tiley replaces Lew Sherr, who stepped down last year to join Major League Baseball’s New York Mets as the team’s president of business operations. #Australian_Open #Major_League #Lew_Sherr #League_Baseball #York_Mets #Craig_Tiley #replaces_Lew #join_Major #Open_chief #Tennis_AssociationCraig
'Welcome, Modi': Jerusalem Post front page features PM as he embarks on 2-day Israel visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi graces the front page of The Jerusalem Post ahead of his historic visit to Israel. The newspaper highlights the burgeoning India-Israel partnership and Modi's upcoming address to the Knesset, marking a significant milestone. Discussions will focus on deepening bilateral ties across various sectors, including technology, defense, and economy. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Israel_visit #Jerusalem_Post #Post_front #front_page #Post_ahead #visit_Prime #page_features
Will FIFA World Cup 2026 still happen in Mexico? Infantino revealsMexico is one of the co-hosts of FIFA World Cup 2026, and will play the opening fixture against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11. Mexico is one of the co-hosts of FIFA World Cup 2026, and will play the opening fixture against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11. #FIFA #World_Cup #World #Cup #South #South_Africa #FIFA_World #June #opening_fixture #Azteca_Stadium
'Hope he mentions the genocide': Priyanka Gandhi urges PM Modi to highlight Gaza plight during Israel visit Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Gaza crisis during his Israel visit and speak for justice for civilians. This call comes as PM Modi embarks on a state visit to Israel. The Congress party has also criticized the government's stance on the conflict, accusing it of abandoning the Palestinian cause. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Priyanka_Gandhi #Gandhi_Vadra #Gandhi_urges #Vadra_urged #urged_Prime #highlight_Gaza #Gaza_plight
Champions League — Sorloth hat-trick propels Atletico Madrid into round of 16Atletico Madrid had draws 3-3 with Club Brugge in the first leg, but came all guns blazing in the return leg, winning it 4-1, and progressing 7-4 on aggregate. Atletico Madrid had draws 3-3 with Club Brugge in the first leg, but came all guns blazing in the return leg, winning it 4-1, and progressing 7-4 on aggregate. #Champions_League #Madrid #Atletico_Madrid #return_leg #leg #Club_Brugge #Sorloth_hat-trick #guns_blazing #hat-trick_propels #propels_Atletico
Priyamani boards Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5 as shoot begins in Mumbai, reunites with Maidaan co-star Ajay Devgn: Report Actress Priyamani has reportedly joined the cast of Golmaal 5, the latest instalment of Rohit Shetty’s popular comedy franchise. The development marks her reunion with Ajay Devgn after their collaboration in Maidaan. According to Variety India, the first shooting schedule is expected to span approximately a month. Filming for the film commenced on Monday, February 23, in Mumbai, with Ajay Devgn slated to join the sets on February 25. While details about Priyamani’s character are being kept under wraps, reports suggest that she has already begun shooting her portions. The Golmaal franchise remains one of Hindi cinema’s most commercially successful comedy series, known for its ensemble-driven storytelling and recurring characters. The fifth instalment will see the return of its core cast, including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu and Shreyas Talpade. Veteran performers Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari and Ashwini Kalsekar are also set to reprise their popular roles. There have also been reports suggesting that Akshay Kumar may join the cast. However, the makers have not officially confirmed this development. The film’s production gains momentum weeks after an alarming incident at Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence, where five rounds of bullets were reportedly fired. The Mumbai Crime Branch investigation revealed that the vehicle... #Rohit_Shetty #Report_Actress #Ajay_Devgn #Ajay #shoot_begins #Actress_Priyamani #Maidaan_co-star #co-star_Ajay #Devgn #Priyamani_boards
'Will consolidate ties': PM Modi leaves for Israel — what’s on agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel aims to further consolidate the strong bond and strategic partnership between the two nations. Discussions with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu will focus on strengthening cooperation across various domains, including defense, trade, technology, and economic ties, while also addressing regional developments. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Modi #strategic_partnership #Modi_visit #agenda_Prime #Modi_leaves #Israel_aims #strong_bond
