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According to Bollywood Bubble, Rai confirmed that both he and Dhanush are seriously considering legal action over what they describe as a blatant violation of creative integrity. "This sets a very dangerous precedent," Rai said in an official statement. "I am very worried about my other films. So is Dhanush. We are actively looking at judicial remedies to restore and preserve our creative content."
Dhanush and Anand L Rai's Statements
Rai had previously taken to Instagram to express his shock saying, "The past three weeks have been surreal and deeply upsetting… Raanjhanaa was altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent. It’s devastating." Dhanush also slammed the AI-altered ending of the film. In a statement on his official handles, he wrote, "The 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." Meanwhile, the company’s group CEO Pradeep Dwivedi reacted to the backlash saying, "This is a creative reimagining, not a replacement, and is consistent with global industry practices, including anniversary editions, alternate cuts, and modernised remasters." The incident has reignited debate in the entertainment industry about the ethical and legal implications of AI in filmmaking. While generative tools are increasingly being used for restoration, dubbing, and VFX, the unauthorised modification of film plots and stories has raised concerns.
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