Ramayana Teaser Sparks AI Debate, Actor Clarifies

The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has ignited widespread online discussion following its recent release. The minute-long preview, showcasing grand visuals of Ayodhya and Rama's procession, drew praise for its scale but also sparked debate over a scene where a bystander's turban appears to change color, prompting accusations of artificial intelligence use.

Actor Saket Patel, a junior artiste featured prominently in the sequence, quickly addressed the claims in a social media video. "I'm Saket Patel. I am an actor, and believe me, I'm not AI," he said, explaining that the footage was shot nearly two years ago on a real set with actual crowds and Kapoor present. Patel, who was promoted from a background position to the front row by the crew, emphasized the authenticity of the production. "Somehow people are fully convinced that I don't exist. I shot for this almost two years ago with real crowds on real sets, real me, and real Ranbir Kapoor in front of me," he added. His clarification has eased some skepticism, though conversations about the film's visual effects persist.

Directed by Tiwari, known for films like Dangal,...