Raanjhanaa's AI-altered ending viral videos receive mixed responses; 'Some movies don't need happy endings'

The Tamil version of Raanjhanaa, starring Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush, was re-released in theaters on August 1 with an AI-altered happy ending.

Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush in Raanjhanaa

Raanjhanaa is one of the most popular movies that originally had a sad ending. The Tamil version of the film was re-released in theaters on August 1, and it has an AI-altered happy ending that garnered all the attention. Fans have been sharing videos of the ending of the new version of the Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor-starrer that went viral on social media.

Raanjhanaa AI-altered ending

We know that in the original plot of Raanjhanaa, Kundan (Dhanush) is shot and sent to the ICU. Later, Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) rushes to the hospital to be by his side at the moment of his death. However, in the Tamil version of the film, Ambikapathy, Dhanush's character, Kundan, doesn't die. In the clip shared by fans from theaters, Sonam's character Zoya stares at Dhanush lying on a bed.

Kundan is then seen sitting on the bed with his eyes open, leaving Bindiya (Swara Bhasker) and Murari (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) in tears of happiness.

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Fans react to AI-altered ending of Raanjhanaa

The AI-generated ending of Raanjhanaa received mixed responses from fans. While some said that Kundan and Zoya finally have a happy ending, some argued that there are some movies which do not need happy endings.

One fan said, "#Raanjhanaa Kundhan being alive, it's not worth. Anand ended it more beautifully, thats how it should be. #Ambikapathy."

One tweet read, "What does this achieve? Are they saying that Sonam and him live happily ever after?" "Crowd is cheering. They are getting the comfort for which they come for. What's the harm!" said another.

"This should be re-released with this ending," another person said.

One comment read, "Tough to pick between original ending where Kundan dies and AI altered version where he survives. But I'm sticking with the original. It hits harder and is the reason I fell in love with the film."

Another review read, "They didn’t just change the ending of Raanjhanaa using AI, they ripped the soul out of the movie."

A comment read, "It feels weird to see the other side as we loved the previous and original one, but at least now we know both the ends." "Some movies don't need happy endings. That's why it's special. The last monologue is the heart of the movie," said another fan.

Aanand L Rai reacts to the AI-altered ending

The director of Raanjhanaa, Aanand L Rai recently shared a post reacting to the AI-altered ending of the film on Instagram.

In a long note, he called it "deeply upsetting." "The past three weeks have been surreal, and deeply upsetting. To watch Raanjhanaa, a film born out of care, conflict, collaboration, and creative risk, be altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent has been nothing short of devastating. What makes it worse is the complete ease and casualness with which it's been done," a part of his note read.

Raanjhanaa original story

Raanjhanaa is about Kundan (Dhanush), a young man from Varanasi who is deeply in love with Zoya (Sonam Kapoor), a girl from his town. The story takes a turn when Zoya returns from college with a new perspective and a different boyfriend, Akram (Abhay Deol), which leads to a series of dramatic events.

Catch Raanjhanaa on ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium!

FAQs

Q: Was Raanjhanaa hit or flop?

A: Raanjhanaa, which was released in 2013, was a hit movie.

Q: Did Zoya actually love Kundan?

A: Zoya leaves the press meet in agony and finds out through a policeman that Kundan was aware of the conspiracy and still allowed himself to be injured. Shocked by this incident and finally realizing her love for Kundan, she rushes to the hospital to confess her feelings. However, Kundan dies.

Q: Where can I watch Raanjhanaa?

A: Raanjhanaa is available on ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium!

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