In the AI-reimagined version of The Godfather, Malayalam superstars Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil leave us astonished.
Last Updated: 11.17 AM, Jun 25, 2023
The potential of rapidly evolving AI technology knows no bounds. It allows us to envision our favourite stars in unique and captivating scenarios, even bringing them to life in iconic cinematic moments. A remarkable AI-generated video has reimagined the Malayalam superstars Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil, casting them in a pivotal scene from Francis Ford Coppola's legendary film, The Godfather.
This AI-rendered video transforms Mohanlal into Michael Corleone, Mammootty into Moe Greene, and Fahadh Faasil into Fredo Corleone. It's a scene where Michael attempts to seize control of Moe's Las Vegas casino leading to an intense confrontation. The little over one-minute video demonstrates the shrewdness of Michael, who drives a hard bargain and throws Moe off his game. Michael keeps changing the rules of the negotiations. One moment, he asks Moe to leave his family out of the negotiations and just "talk business." The next, he strikes terror in Moe's heart by bringing up how he treats his brother Freddie in public.
This reimagined scene is truly awe-inspiring and the believability of the video is fascinating and terrifying at once. Mohanlal as Michael Corleone is particularly outstanding. He appears thirty years younger, exuding charm with his sleekly brushed-back hair and impeccably tailored suit. Mammootty surprisingly fits the role of Moe Greene and Fahadh Faasil is a pitch-perfect choice for the role of Fredo Corleone. Those who generated this AI video deserve huge applause for their ability to pick the perfect cast.
After catching a glimpse of this possibility, one cannot help but yearn for a fully realised AI version of The Godfather with other Malayalam actors. Perhaps someone can utilise the technology to envision Kamal Haasan as Vito Corleone, allowing us to witness the thrill of seeing Kamal channel Marlon Brando's iconic performance— a moment that remains etched in the annals of cinema history.