Overview

• The AI-altered Tamil version Ambikapathy premiered on August 1 with a notably altered finale that reverses the film’s original tragic ending
• Fan-recorded clips of the new climax have gone viral in Tamil Nadu, eliciting both ovations and accusations that the update undermines the story’s emotional core
• Director Aanand L Rai has formally disavowed the re-release, sought legal injunctions and criticized the project as a violation of his moral rights
• Eros International defends the change under its producer rights, presenting the AI edit as a strategy to refresh legacy titles and reach new viewers
• The dispute underscores a regulatory gap in Indian cinema regarding AI-driven edits and is spurring calls for clearer filmmaker protections