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Real Humanoid Robot Jia Stars in Kannada Film Lambodhar 2.0: A First for Indian Cinema
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News18•04-10-2026, 07:41
Real Humanoid Robot Jia Stars in Kannada Film Lambodhar 2.0: A First for Indian Cinema
- •Kannada film Lambodhar 2.0 features Jia, a real humanoid robot developed by Bengaluru-based Machani Robotics, in a starring role.
- •Director Simple Suni announced Jia's involvement, emphasizing it's not CGI or an actor in costume, marking a historic first in Indian cinema.
- •The film is an AI-driven social thriller exploring Gen Z, social media, technology's impact, and the digital world.
- •Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor makes his Kannada debut in Lambodhar 2.0, alongside Anil Shetty, Saachi Bindra, Mac D’Souza, and Meghana Gaonkar.
- •Lambodhar 2.0 has completed filming, with makers describing it as a socially relevant, high-concept thriller for digitally connected audiences.
Key Questions Answered
The Kannada film Lambodhar 2.0, directed by Simple Suni, features a real humanoid robot named Jia playing a character on screen for the first time in Indian cinema.
The humanoid robot Jia was developed by Machani Robotics, a company based in Bengaluru.
Lambodhar 2.0 is described as an AI-driven, socially relevant high-concept thriller that explores Gen Z, social media, artificial intelligence, and the impact of technology on everyday life.
