I didn't commit to this movie: Dhanush expresses disappointment over AI-created climax of 'Raanjhanaa'

Dhanush has expressed his strong discontent over the AI-created climax in the re-released version of his 2013 drama 'Raanjhanaa'. Dhanush's reaction comes days after director Aanand L Rai expressed his disappointment over the same. Dhanush in a strong-worded statement on X claimed that the new ending altered by the AI has effectively removed the very soul of the film. Dhanush added that 'Raanjhana' was altered despite his objections.

Revealing that this is not the movie he committed to 12 years ago, he shared a statement on his X saying, "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. This is not the film I committed to 12 years ago. "

Dhanush urged for stricter regulations on the use of AI in movies to prevent such incidents in the future. "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," he added.

Before this, Rai also shared his discontent through an emotional note on social media saying, "The past three weeks have been surreal and deeply upsetting. To watch Raanjhanaa, a film born out of care, conflict, collaboration, and creative risk, be altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent has been nothing short of devastating. What makes it worse is the complete ease and casualness with which it’s been done."