Summary
An Indian film studio, Eros International, re-released the movie "Raanjhanaa" with a new ending created using artificial intelligence (AI). This altered version of the film has led to significant backlash from its original creators and sparked discussions about the use of AI in filmmaking. The move raises questions about legal rights, ethics, and the impact on artistic integrity.
Key Facts
- Eros International re-released the movie "Raanjhanaa" with an AI-generated ending where the main character survives, unlike in the original.
- The director and original actor of the film are upset because they were not informed about the change and feel the AI-altered film misrepresents their work.
- The altered version of the film debuted in Tamil Nadu, India, on August 1, titled "Ambikapathy."
- The director, Aanand L Rai, condemns the re-release as unauthorized and disrespectful to the original work.
- Actor Dhanush argues that altering films with AI threatens artistic integrity and the storytelling tradition.
- Eros International believes their re-release is legal and describes it as a creative reinterpretation.
- The director is exploring legal options against the AI-altered re-release.
