Dhanush and Aanand L Rai Slam AI Re-Release of Raanjhanaa: What You Need to Know
The AI re-release of Raanjhanaa has stirred up major backlash, with actor Dhanush now speaking out against the updated version of the 2013 film. In a candid statement on Sunday, he expressed his deep disappointment, saying the altered cut “has stripped the film of its very soul.” Director Aanand L Rai had also voiced similar concerns earlier, making it clear that neither of the film’s original creators stand behind the new version.

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Raanjhanaa 2: Dhanush oppose the AI ending of Raanjhanaa
The controversy revolves around the AI Re-Release of Raanjhanaa, which features a drastically altered ending created using artificial intelligence. The revised climax removes the original tragic resolution and replaces it with a more optimistic conclusion—one that both fans and creators argue compromises the essence of the story.
What’s different in the Raanjhanaa AI ending?
Marketed as a modern “upgrade,” the re-edited version is being called the Raanjhanaa new ending 2025. While the production team claims it appeals to Gen-Z sensibilities, many—including Dhanush—feel that this AI-edited climax Raanjhanaa lacks the emotional depth and creative integrity of the original. The AI Re-Release of Raanjhanaa has also been criticized for proceeding without the lead actor’s or director’s approval.
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