Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Farhan Akhtar Supports 'Raanjhanaa' Creators Over AI Alteration
A movie called 'Raanjhanaa' was changed using AI to have a different ending.
Farhan Akhtar and his partner, Ritesh Sidhwani, are speaking up because the original director and actor did not agree to this change.
Akhtar supports the creators, saying that if they don't like the changes, he's on their side.
Sidhwani believes AI is useful but should be used carefully and only with permission from the people who made the movie.
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani express support for the creators of 'Raanjhanaa' amidst AI controversy.
The film was re-released with an AI-altered ending without consent from the director or lead actor Dhanush.
Akhtar states his loyalty lies with the creator if they are unhappy with changes to their work.
Sidhwani advocates for the responsible and smart use of AI, including consent.
The original ending of the movie featured the lead character's death, but the AI version has a different outcome.
- Who
- Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, the director and actors of 'Raanjhanaa', and Eros Entertainment.
- What
- Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's reactions to the AI-altered ending of 'Raanjhanaa'.
- When
- Following the re-release of 'Raanjhanaa' with an AI-generated ending.
- Where
- Within the Indian film industry.
- Why
- To share their perspectives on the controversial use of AI in modifying the film's ending without the consent of the original creators.
Creators and Supporters
Eros Entertainment
View on AI Alteration
Creators and Supporters
Express opposition to the unauthorized alteration of the film's ending.
Eros Entertainment
Eros Entertainment defends the use of AI, citing ownership rights.
Creative Ownership
Creators and Supporters
Concerned about creative control and impact on future films.
Eros Entertainment
Focus on the legal right to modify the film under existing rights.
- Film Title
- "Raanjhanaa"
- Director
- Aanand L. Rai
- Lead Actor
- Dhanush
- Production House
- Eros Entertainment
- Supporters
- Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani
- AI Alteration
- Alternate Ending
Sources
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