Raanjhanaa re-release: Dhanush’s anguish on altered AI ending gains fans’ support, ‘even after 12 years, bro wants death rather than…’

Raanjhanaa re-release: Dhanush is the latest to react to the makers AI-altered climax, which has been drawing flake from creators. The film is directed by Aanand L Rai

Dhanush in Raanjhanaa

While it is usually a joyous occasion when celebrated films have a re-release, it isn’t the case with the 2013 Hindi film Raanjhanaa, starring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor. The decision to alter the tragic ending of the film by the production using AI technology has not gone well with the creators and Dhanush is the recent one to express his displeasure. Fans have been reacting to the actor’s stance against the altered ending, most of them expressing their support.

Raanjhanaa re-release: Dhanush’s anguish on altered AI ending gains fans’ support

In the era of re-releases to just enjoy the film one more time like the first, the audience of Raanjhanaa’s re-release were left with a different kind of experience. The makers of Raanjhanaa decided to go ahead with an altered ending using AI in which the lead actor (Dhanush) character instead of dying, survives during the climax. However, the happy ending has left the creators only sad. The latest was Dhanush who had, in his statement, said that the new climax left him "completely disturbed" and it is not the film he "committed to 12 years ago".

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Netizens who have been sharing his post, have majorly supported the actor, while some jokingly mentioning how even after 12 years, he “wants death rather than living with Sonam Kapoor or Swara Bhaskar”. Others say that Dhanush became the first actor to speak about the adverse effects of AI, the technology which has taken over major creative industries by a storm.

Where to watch Raanjhanaa on OTT?

If you are one among who want to watch the original version of Raanjhanaa, then you can stream it on ZEE5, with OTTplay Premium. Directed by filmmaker Aanand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma, the film is a romantic drama about star-crossed lovers from different backgrounds and religions, and ends on a tragic note. AR Rahman had scored the music.

FAQs

Q. What is Raanjhanaa re release date?

A. Raanjhanaa re-released on August 1 in theatres.

Q. Is Raanjhanaa hit or flop?

A. Raanjhanaa was declared a hit film and critically acclaimed

Q. Is Raanjhanaa 2 released?

A. No, Raanjhanaa 2 is not released yet. The spiritual sequel is titled Tere Ishk Mein and will release on November 28, 2025.

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