Dhanush discusses the AI-modified ending of 'Raanjhanaa' in a new statement.
In a surprising turn of events, the Tamil-language version of the 2013 film Raanjhanaa (Tamil version titled Ambikapathy) has been re-released with an altered climax, courtesy of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, this re-release is not the film Dhanush, the lead actor, had committed to 12 years ago[1].
Dhanush has expressed his concern about the AI-altered climax, stating that it threatens the integrity of storytelling, the legacy of cinema, and strips the film of its original soul[2][3]. He has expressed these sentiments on platform X. The altered climax, a 'happy ending', replaces the original tragic one[1].
The disagreement between Dhanush, the film's director, Aanand L Rai, and the production company, Eros International, revolves around the use of AI, creative rights, and artistic consent[4]. Aanand L Rai emphasized that he had not approved the change, and both parties are seeking legal remedies to protect their creative content[1][4]. Eros International defended their rights to the edits but denied receiving formal objections from the creators before releasing the AI-altered version[3].
The controversy has sparked wider debate among film personalities about the ethical use of AI in cinema and the importance of securing creators' consent before altering their work[2]. Dhanush finds the re-release of Raanjhanaa with an AI-altered climax disturbing and considers the use of AI to alter films or content a deeply concerning precedent for both art and artists[2].
This incident highlights the need for stricter regulations to prevent such practices in the future, according to Dhanush[3]. As the debate continues, it is clear that the film industry is at a crossroads, grappling with the impact of AI on the creative process and the importance of artistic integrity.
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Dhanush, concerned about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modifying the climax of the movie Raanjhanaa, has stated that it compromises the story's authenticity and hinders the legacy of cinema, likening the AI-altered version to a stripping of the film's original soul. This incident, which has ignited a wider debate within the entertainment industry about the ethical application of AI in cinema and the necessity of securing creators' consent, underscores the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar practices in the future, as suggested by Dhanush.
