Dhanush 'Disturbed' By Raanjhanaa AI Ending: 'This Is Not The Film I Committed To'
Dhanush calls the AI-edited Raanjhanaa climax deeply disturbing, warning that such changes endanger the integrity of cinema and storytelling.
Raanjhanaa AI Ending Controversy: Dhanush has reacted strongly to the AI-altered re-release of his 2013 hit film Raanjhanaa, calling the new ending a distortion of the story and a threat to artistic freedom. In a rare and emotional public note titled 'For the love of cinema", the actor said the decision to use AI went ahead despite his clear objections.
'It Stripped the Film of Its Very Soul"
Speaking out across his social media on Sunday, Dhanush criticised the altered version and made it clear he was never on board. 'The re-release of 'Raanjhanaa' with an AI-altered climax has completely disturbed me. This alternate ending has stripped the film of its very soul, and the concerned parties went ahead with it despite my clear objection."
He added, 'This is not the film I committed to 12 years ago. 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."
What Changed in the Raanjhanaa Ending?
In the original Raanjhanaa, Dhanush's character Kundan dies after being shot, with Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) by his side. In the new AI version, Kundan survives and wakes up in hospital as Bindiya (Swara Bhasker) and Murari (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) tear up in joy.
The AI edit has already caused tension between director Aanand L. Rai and production house Eros. While the studio defended the changes and claimed rights to the content, Rai has publicly said the decision was made without his consent — and warned that it sets a 'dangerous precedent."
Eros also accused Rai of using Raanjhanaa IP in his upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, further fuelling the dispute.
About Raanjhanaa and the Upcoming Sequel
Directed by Aanand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma, Raanjhanaa was released on 21 June 2013. The film starred Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, and was later dubbed in Tamil as Ambikapathy. The sequel, Tere Ishk Mein, is due for release on 28 November.
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