Micro-drama entertainment platform TukTuki has launched 'Ashwathama', an artificial intelligence-created mythological supernatural thriller that places a character from the Mahabharata in a contemporary Indian setting. Announced on October 29, 2026, the series combines mythology with crime and supernatural elements, exploring themes of immortality, power and redemption.
According to the company, the series has been created entirely using artificial intelligence, marking its use of the technology to develop a fictional narrative based on Indian mythology. The story centres on Ashwathama, the warrior from the Mahabharata who is condemned to live for thousands of years with an incurable wound.
Set partly in Burhanpur, the narrative follows Ashwathama as he continues his search for an end to his suffering after spending 5,000 years wandering the earth. His journey intersects with that of Inspector Ananya, a police officer confronting Raavan Singh, an influential land grabber.
As Ananya faces increasing threats, a series of unexplained killings begins targeting her adversaries. The events are eventually linked to Ashwathama, whose involvement introduces a supernatural dimension to the conflict.
The storyline develops further when Raavan Singh attempts to invoke Kali, a destructive force associated with the darkness of Kaliyug. However, the power he summons moves beyond his control, creating a threat that extends beyond his initial conflict with Ananya.
The narrative subsequently brings Ashwathama and Ananya together as they attempt to confront Kali. Their struggle forms the central conflict of the series, connecting the consequences of Ashwathama's ancient curse with the challenges of the present day.
Through this storyline, the series examines whether immortality represents a punishment or a continuing responsibility. It also incorporates themes of greed, violence, sacrifice and the consequences of human actions.
The launch introduces another example of AI being used in entertainment content production, particularly for fictional storytelling that combines established cultural narratives with contemporary settings.
For digital entertainment platforms, AI-based production offers a different approach to developing visual content and experimenting with narrative formats. However, TukTuki has not disclosed the specific AI tools used to create 'Ashwathama', the production budget or details of the creative workflow.
The company has also not provided information about the number of episodes, their duration or the audience response to the series.
The announcement comes as AI-generated content continues to attract attention across digital media and entertainment, with companies exploring its applications in visual production, animation and storytelling.
With 'Ashwathama', TukTuki has introduced a mythological thriller developed using AI technology. Further details about the production process and the platform's plans for similar projects have not been announced.
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