# Mookuthi Amman 2 VFX controversy and release

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> Updated: 2026-11-06T04:30:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Director Sundar C. addressed online criticism regarding the visual effects in his film, Mookuthi Amman 2. Following social media allegations that portions of the movie were generated using artificial intelligence, the director defended the production at a pre-release event in Chennai.

Sundar C. clarified that while AI was reportedly used in only about 15 shots, the film contains approximately 3,000 graphics-heavy shots. He emphasized the scale of the work, noting that roughly 400 artists were dedicated specifically to the CG work, with a total of approximately 800 people working on the project for 1.5 years. Lead actress Nayanthara also provided an emotional tribute to the project during the event.

Following its worldwide theatrical release on November 6, 2026, the devotional fantasy film has received mixed critical reviews. Some critics have criticized the film for a lack of originality, alleging that grand sequences appear to be shot-by-shot recreations of films such as ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘300’. Other reviews have been more positive, describing the production as a VFX-heavy entertainer. The plot follows a police constable, played by Nayanthara, who intervenes in supernatural events involving a 2,000-year-old evil force.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Mookuthi Amman 2 film receives mixed reviews

Mookuthi Amman 2, directed by Sundar C and starring Nayanthara, has debuted to mixed reviews, with critics debating its originality and its execution of the devotional fantasy genre.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mookuthi-amman-2-film-receives-mixed-reviews

### 2026-10-31: Sundar C defends Mookuthi Amman 2 CGI after AI criticism

Director Sundar C defended the CGI team of Mookuthi Amman 2 against AI criticism, noting that 400 technicians worked on 3,000 shots for the film's November 6 release.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sundar-c-defends-mookuthi-amman-2-cgi-after-ai-criticism

### 2026-10-28: Director Sundar C. addresses VFX criticism at Mookuthi Amman 2 event

Director Sundar C. defended the visual effects in ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ against online criticism, clarifying that AI was used in only 15 of the film's 3,000 CG shots.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/director-sundar-c-addresses-vfx-criticism-at-mookuthi-amman-2-event

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