Raanjhanaa AI re-release: Dhanush hits out at altered climax, says ‘this is not the film I committed to'
— dhanushkraja (@dhanushkraja) He further expressed concern about the broader implications of using artificial intelligence in creative works, adding, "The use of AI to alter films or content is a deeply concerning precedent for both art and artists. It threatens the integrity of storytelling and the legacy of cinema. I sincerely hope that stricter regulations are put in place to prevent such practices in the future."
It's not just Dhanush who has spoken out—Raanjhanaa's original director and co-producer, Aanand L Rai, has also reportedly taken a public stand by distancing himself from the AI-modified re-release of the film.
According to a report by Indian Express, the AI version of Raanjhanaa is being marketed as an attempt to give audiences a 'happy ending' to the film's original tragic storyline.A video of the altered climax, which recently went viral, depicts a drastically different ending where Kundan (Dhanush) wakes up from his deathbed, in contrast to the original version where his character dies.
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