India, April 23 -- A priest from the Siddehalli village near Bengaluru, Karnataka, has thrown a curveball at the Kannada film industry by making a film on a limited budget and limited time with no actors, musicians or crew. Narasimha Murthy used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bring to life the story of his dreams. Here's how he made Sandalwood's first AI-generated film. (Also Read: Yash offers prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, performs aarti ahead of Ramayana shoot. Watch)

Narasimha collaborated with a graphic designer turned AI technician called Nuthan to bring his vision to life. The 95-minute Kannada film has even been certified U/A by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), signalling a milestone for AI-generated fil...