Sundar C has stepped into the spotlight — not for a new twist in his script, but to defend the pixels on screen. At the audio launch of Mookuthi Amman 2, the director addressed growing chatter about AI use in the film’s visuals, clarifying that only 15 out of more than 3,000 graphics shots involved artificial intelligence.

That’s less than half a percent. The rest? Handcrafted by a team of nearly 800 people over 18 months, including around 400 VFX artists. He called it the most demanding project of his career and urged audiences to see the effort behind the frame before passing judgment.

The film, starring Nayanthara as the titular warrior goddess, also features Regina Cassandra, Urvashi, Yogi Babu, and Duniya Vijay. Music is by Hiphop Tamizha Adhi. It hits theatres on November 6, 2026. No word yet on whether the controversy will follow the film past opening weekend.