Chiranjeevi Hanuman Release Delayed After Ramayana

Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, billed by its makers as India’s first AI-generated theatrical feature, is set to release after Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp. The change in schedule comes as the makers continue work on the film’s music and editing.

The update was reported by Variety India and referenced in a recent DPIFF Instagram post. The film had earlier been expected to arrive around Hanuman Jayanti. Earlier listings had also carried September 25, 2026, although the latest report indicates that this schedule has changed.

What is known about Chiranjeevi Hanuman

Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal is backed by Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network’s Historyverse. The multilingual production is being developed as an AI-driven cinematic interpretation of the story of Lord Hanuman, with the stated ambition of reaching audiences in India and overseas.

The project’s use of artificial intelligence places it within one of the most closely watched developments in contemporary filmmaking. While AI tools are increasingly being explored for visual development, pre-production, animation and post-production, a feature designed and promoted around an AI-driven production model remains an unusual proposition for the Indian theatrical market.

That positioning also makes the film relevant beyond its subject matter. The project sits at the intersection of mythology, multilingual storytelling, emerging technology and theatrical exhibition—four areas that continue to influence how Indian cinema is being developed for domestic and international audiences.

Why the release change matters

The delay appears to be production-related rather than linked to a reported cancellation. Continuing work on the soundtrack and edit suggests that the makers are using additional time to complete the film before announcing or confirming a new release plan.

For a film that depends heavily on visual world-building and a technology-led presentation, the editing and music will be especially important to its final identity. The edit will determine how the film’s mythology, scale and multilingual approach are shaped for viewers, while the score and songs will contribute to its emotional and devotional register.

The revised schedule also places Chiranjeevi Hanuman after Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana in the current conversation around major screen portrayals of figures from the Ramayana tradition. That film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, creating a notable point of comparison between two large-scale projects drawing from the same cultural universe.

Positioning the story for a global audience

Mythological cinema has long travelled across language markets, but a multilingual production built around an AI-led format introduces a different kind of international proposition. The makers’ stated goal is not limited to one regional audience; it involves presenting Hanuman’s story to viewers across markets through a contemporary cinematic framework.

That ambition will make questions of language, cultural clarity and visual consistency central to the film’s reception. A global release strategy would also require the production to communicate its artistic choices clearly, particularly because audiences may approach an AI-generated theatrical feature with expectations that differ from those attached to conventional animation or live-action cinema.

At present, the most important confirmed development is the change in timing. Until the producers issue a fresh announcement, the previously listed date should be treated as outdated rather than as a confirmed release date.

DPIFF Instagram reference

DPIFF shared the release update and its surrounding context on Instagram, including the film’s reported position after Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp. Readers can view the original post on the DPIFF official Instagram page.

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With its release schedule now under review, Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal remains a project to watch for its combination of mythology, multilingual storytelling and AI-led filmmaking. A new release announcement from the makers will clarify when audiences can expect the film in theatres.