In a surprising development, the 2013 Hindi film Raanjhanaa, starring Dhanush, has been re-released with a shocking twist. Using AI technology, the film’s climax has been altered—reviving Dhanush’s character, who originally dies at the end.
Raanjhanaa, directed by Anand L. Rai with music by A.R. Rahman, marked Dhanush’s powerful debut in Bollywood and was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. The Tamil version, Ambikapathy, also performed well.
In the original film, Dhanush’s character dies in a hospital bed, and the story ends with a symbolic rebirth sequence, giving the film a sense of poetic closure. However, in the updated version, the climactic moment is drastically changed as he suddenly opens his eyes, implying that he survived. This AI-driven twist stunned audiences, leading to loud cheers and applause in theatres, though it also left many viewers confused.
This is not the first time Indian cinema has experimented with AI. Recently, the late Vijayakanth was digitally recreated for a cameo in Vijay’s GOAT (The Greatest of All Time), and a similar technique was used in Kalisundam Raa featuring Venkatesh. However, Raanjhanaa’s change marks a new level of experimentation by rewriting an emotional ending.
The alteration has sparked debate in film circles. While some applaud the technological advancement, others feel that modifying classic endings undermines their emotional impact. After all, certain stories become memorable because of the powerful emotions tied to their tragic finales. Changing such climaxes, critics argue, risks diluting their timeless appeal for future generations.
As one film enthusiast pointed out, “Imagine if iconic films like Devadasu or Premabhishekam were re-edited to let the lead characters live—would they still feel as impactful?”
While AI technology opens exciting new possibilities, many believe such experiments should be handled with caution. Raanjhanaa may have set a bold new trend, but whether this path is good for cinema remains an open question.
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