Raanjhanaa re-release with AI-altered climax leaves Dhanush ‘Deeply Disturbed’

Aanand L. Rai's cult classic Raanjhanaa has been re-released with a 'completely altered AI-generated climax'. In the original, Dhanush’s Kundan took his final breath in a hospital bed. However, in the AI-altered version, Kundan is revived. The AI twist sent ripples through the Indian film industry and left fans divided.

Earlier, director Rai had distanced himself from the AI-altered version. And now, Raanjhanaa’s leading man, Dhanush, has finally broken his silence over this massive change.

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Dhanush is Both 'Heartbroken and Outraged'

The Tamil superstar, who made his Bollywood debut with Raanjhanaa in 2013, broke his silence with an emotional statement, condemning the decision and warning of its dangerous implications for cinema’s future.

Taking to social media, Dhanush wrote, “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.” (sic)

Further, he stressed, “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.” (sic)

For the love of cinema 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VfwxMAdfoM

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 3, 2025

AI's Growing Influence in Arts Sparks Debate

Directed by Aanand L. Rai and co-starring Sonam Kapoor, Raanjhanaa told the hauntingly beautiful tale of unrequited love, with an ending that was both tragic and poetic. Many believe that 'replacing it with a synthetic, AI-generated version' erases the emotional truth that made the film a masterpiece.

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The controversy has reignited the debate over AI’s growing influence in the arts, and whether technology should ever overwrite the original vision of creators.