Guide · Updated How much does an AI video cost in Sri Lanka?
Short answer
At SmartAds, short AI social media ads can start under US$1,500, and most AI TV commercials and brand films cost between US$1,500 and US$6,000. The price depends mainly on length, number of scenes, characters, versions and languages. Every project gets a fixed quote after a short brief.
Typical AI video prices in Sri Lanka
These are typical ranges for SmartAds projects in 2026. They are a guide, not a price list: your fixed quote depends on the brief.
| Type of AI video | Typical length | Typical time | Typical budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social media ad (TikTok, Reels, Facebook) | 6–30 sec | 2–4 days | From under US$1,500 |
| TV or digital commercial | 15–60 sec | 5–7 days | US$1,500–6,000 |
| Brand, festival or corporate film | 45 sec–3 min | 1–2 weeks | US$1,500–6,000+ |
| Product or app launch video | 15–60 sec | 3–5 days | Fixed quote |
| 3D mascot, animation or music video | Any | 1–2 weeks | Fixed quote |
What changes the price of an AI video
- Length: a 60-second film needs roughly twice as many finished shots as a 30-second one.
- Number of scenes and locations: each new setting needs new look frames and generations.
- Characters: consistent recurring characters or mascots take extra design work.
- Your real product or logo: matching packaging and logos exactly takes careful work.
- Versions: extra hooks, cut-downs (30s, 15s, 6s) and aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
- Languages: Sinhala, Tamil and English voice-over versions.
- Music: original or licensed tracks versus stock music.
Why AI video usually costs less than a shoot
A traditional commercial pays for a crew, cast, location, permits, equipment hire and several shoot days before editing even begins, and it usually takes three to six weeks to reach a first cut. AI video production removes most of those costs: every shot is generated in the studio, and a late change means regenerating a scene rather than reshooting it.
What you still pay for is the craft: script and direction, choosing the best takes from hundreds of generations, fixing hands and faces, matching light between shots, editing, voice, music and colour grading.
How to get more for your budget
- Plan one hero film and cut it down into 15s and 6s versions plus vertical edits at the same time.
- Send clear references: competitor ads, moods and examples you like.
- Approve the script and look frames properly before production starts, so revisions stay small.
- Book festival films (Avurudu, Vesak, Christmas) two to three weeks ahead.
Want an AI video for your brand? SmartAds is an AI video production agency in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Send a brief and get a fixed quote within one working day.