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Kannada Film 'Lambodhar 2.0' Features Real Humanoid Robot, Bollywood Debut for Kunal Kapoor
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News18•03-10-2026, 18:00
Kannada Film 'Lambodhar 2.0' Features Real Humanoid Robot, Bollywood Debut for Kunal Kapoor
- •Kannada cinema breaks new ground with 'Lambodhar 2.0', introducing a real humanoid robot named Jia, developed by Machani Robotics in Bengaluru, as a lead character.
- •The film marks Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor's debut in Kannada cinema, alongside Anil Shetty, Saachi Bindra, Mac D’Souza, and Meghana Gaonkar.
- •Directed by Simple Suni and produced by Anil Shetty and Mass Productions, 'Lambodhar 2.0' is described as an AI-driven social thriller exploring themes of artificial intelligence, youth, and the digital ecosystem.
- •Director Simple Suni emphasized that Jia is not CGI or an actor in a robot suit, but a real humanoid robot playing the role, signaling a future shift in Indian cinema.
- •The movie's shooting began in January and has recently concluded, with the release date yet to be announced by the makers.
Key Questions Answered
Lambodhar 2.0 is an AI-driven social thriller that focuses on the chaos of Gen Z life on social media, exploring themes of artificial intelligence, youth, and the modern digital ecosystem.
The humanoid robot named Jia, who plays a character on screen instead of using CGI or a human actor, was developed by Machani Robotics in Bengaluru.
The film is directed by Simple Suni and stars Anil Shetty, Saachi Bindra, Mac D’Souza, and Meghana Gaonkar, while also marking Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor's debut in Kannada cinema.
