2013 film Raanjhanaa A converted AI-Janit being re-released in Tamil Nadu is being re-released with the end, one possible for the industry that a heart-breaking director Anand L. Rai conditions describe as “diastopian experiment” and manufacturer Eros Media World as a “creative remagining”.
Tamil superstars Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor starrer, without stopping romance drama, ended with the death of the lead actor. No more – at least in the Tamil version.
Announcing at the beginning of this month, Entertainment said, “The timeless love story returns to the big screen! Was released as a Hindi film Ambikapati In 2013 in the Tamil dubbed edition.
Eros has collaborated with entertainment on the regional market outreach and campaigned for the re -release of the Tamil language. The opinion had slipped.
He said in a statement, “I am breaking the heart that it is the future that we are moving forward, where the intentions and the author’s disposable is. I can do so. PTI,
,Raanjhanaa A new climax was not required. It had heart, and honesty. It became a cult film as people were associated with its flaws and flaws. The filmmaker said that without a word of discussion, it is not only a gross violation of the film to see a change at its end, but is about the faith of fans who have taken the film in their hearts for 12 years.
Eros, shared on mail in its response PTISaid that the film’s re -walise is part of the company’s comprehensive strategy to refresh and resume classic cinematic works for new audiences in regional markets.
Pradeep Dwivedi, CEO of the company’s group, said, “It is a creative reunion, not a replacement, and in line with global industry practices, including anniversary versions, alternative cuts and modern remosters.”
“We clearly reject the allegations of Mr. Rai, which are not only factually incorrect, but also legally baseless. Re-released is a respectable revival and is not ‘tampering’ of origin.
The manufacturer of a cinematographic work, under Indian law, its legal writer and moral rights with the creator – the company said, not the director. Raanjhanaa Rai directed a script written by Himanshu Sharma.
Set in Varanasi and Delhi, Kahani follows Kundan (Dhanush), a Hindu boy who loves a Muslim girl, Zoya (Kapoor) since childhood. At the end of the film, Kundan is shot at a rally and later dies in a hospital. In opinion’s view, Eros’ action in changing the end opens a “dangerous door”.
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“They raise immediate legal and moral questions of the influence of such decisions on the moral rights of the creators. Even worse, it is his clear decision to change the contribution of actors without their consent! How can they manipulate an actor’s input after almost a decade after the release of a film?
If such a step becomes “undisputed”, he warned, it can set an example for similar tasks in the future. “What does any film, performance, or heritage ‘update’ stop anyone in line with short -term profiteering?” He asked.
Eros said that they have always been at the forefront of taking advantage of emerging technologies. The objective of the alternative end is to enhance the viewer engagement and present a new approach – a one that complements the original story and is clearly labeled as an alternative version.
Asked if the film’s team was placed in the loop, the company said that Eros has kept the only and exclusive copyright and manufacturer rights. RaanjhanaaWith legal and moral rights under Indian law. Dwivedi said in the statement, “Re -development has been developed with sensitivity and respect for the contribution of the original creative team.”
The company said that it has “acknowledged the concerns of Mr. Rai and replied with respect by repeating our legal status and creative intentions”.
“We regret that he has chosen to make a distance from the project, despite being a product of the film’s associate effort where the rights are validly vested with the producer. Our re -release is a tribute to the legacy of the film, not deviations from it. Raanjhanaa Stay as an exclusive copyright holder with EROS International Media Limited, “the company said.
Rai is currently working on a follow -up Raanjhanaa With a bow. Topic In your IshaqThe film also stars Kriti Sanon and is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on 28 November.
Published – July 19, 2025 09:02 am IST
