CTRL inspired from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Her? Vikramaditya Motwane speaks up

The plot of CTRL centers on how artificial intelligence is beginning to permeate children’s lives.

By Sneha Sengupta On Sep 29, 2024

Social media fans have been making comparisons between Ananya Panday’s upcoming film CTRL and beloved Hollywood films Her and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ever since the film’s teaser was released. Director Vikramaditya Motwane addressed the similarities and said he expected the rumors in a recent interview with News18.

Vikramaditya responds on CTRL comparison

Referring to people aligning his work with the International projects, Vikramaditya said, “The moment we wrote the film, we knew that they’re going to ask us about Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. But we’re fine with it [the comparisons]. There’s also a little bit of Her in it.”

In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) using Clementine's (Kate Winslet) hair color, viewers can keep track of what phase of the relationship they are watching: green for first meeting, red — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Her starred Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix. In the meantime, Michel Gondry’s science fiction romantic drama film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) was released. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet starred in it. The Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay went to both movies.

Although Michel’s film has inspired him throughout his life, Vikramaditya stated in the interview that it cannot be compared to CTRL.

He continued, “I’ve been generally influenced by that film. It’s a wonderful film. There’s something about the writing of that film, which is fantastic. The direction and the acting are incredible. It’s, undoubtedly, a masterpiece of our modern times. But CTRL isn’t that”. The 47-year-old tagged CTRL’s plot as a doomsday scenario.

When Scarlett Johansson Was Left In A Box By Joaquin Phoenix While Filming A S*x Scene Because "He Was Losing It" — Her starring Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix

More about CTRL

Ananya plays a young woman in the movie who, following a horrific experience, gives artificial intelligence power over her life. But this haunts her in the future. Ananya—who plays Nella in the teaser—is seen creating an account on the CTRL site. It gives your life and pleasure over to an AI assistant. Later on, it comes to light that Nella is attempting to get away from a difficult breakup caused by her boyfriend’s infidelity. Ctrl is asked to “remove” her ex. She later finds out that he has vanished, suggesting that the AI’s interference has practical repercussions. CTRL, which also stars Vihaan Samat, will be available on Netflix on October 4.