Dhanush Slams AI-Altered Ending Of Raanjhanaa, Says It’s Deeply Concerning!
Raanjhanaa was directed by Aanand L Rai. Read here to know more about it.

There was widespread outrage against the AI-altered change in one of the most beloved romantic dramas, Raanjhanaa. The film featured Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, and Abhay Deol among others. Directed by Aanand L. Rai, Raanjhanaa became one of the cult films in no time, and fans were happy to know that it was re-released in theaters again, albeit with an AI-altered ending. Now, the lead actor Dhanush has also reacted strongly to this and has condemned the move. Read on for more.
What Did Dhanush Say?
Dhanush released an official statement expressing his thoughts on the AI-altered ending of his film Raanjhanaa. In the note, the actor wrote that he was completely disturbed by the AI-altered climax. In his opinion, the new ending had taken away from the soul of the film. Dhanush firmly said that the parties involved went ahead with these changes despite his objection, and that he had not signed the same film 12 years ago.
Furthermore, Dhanush stated that the use of technology and AI in content was concerning for artists and the art. The actor opined that AI threatened storytelling and the legacy of cinema. Dhanush called for strict rules and regulations to avoid such practices.
For the love of cinema 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VfwxMAdfoM
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 3, 2025
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For the unversed, the ending of Raanjhanaa was changed to make it a happy one so that the fans could feel good. However, the ones who watched the re-released version called it horrifying. On Twitter, the fans bashed the AI-altered ending was harshly criticised.
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Director Aanand L Rai had earlier spoken about it and he was hurt with this move.
First Published: August 04, 2025 10:23 AM