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Director Nitesh Tiwari attended the Los Angeles premiere of his mythological epic, Ramayana. At the event, the filmmaker addressed rumours about the use
of artificial intelligence in his movie. His clarification amid speculations about the makers using AI technology to dub their magnum opus in multiple languages. While interacting the press, Nitesh revealed that AI hasn't been used to dub in Ramayana. However, he admitted that the technology has been utilised to lip-sync. The mythological epic features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in lead roles.
Nitesh Tiwari on Ramayana's AI dubbing rumours
At Ramayana's Los Angeles premiere, Nitesh reflected on the use of AI for the mythological epic. The filmmaker revealed that it used for lip-sync so that audiences can experience the film in native languages. "As far as AI is concerned, it's only being used to lip-sync, so that we can present the film to the world in their language. All the voices are dubbed by the artists," he said.
The Ramayana director further added, "AI has only been used to get the lip movement right, so that the audience can enjoy it in their native language. No AI has been used in dubbing. Voice is dubbed by real artists only. AI is being used to lip-sync."
That said, the mythological epic has been produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash. The LA event saw lead actors Ranbir, Yash and Sai in attendance. Yash was accompanied by his wife Radhika Pandit, while Nitesh was spotted with his better half Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. Producer Namit, too, marked his presence with his family members.
Earlier, in an interview with Collider, Nitesh revealed the team followed Valmika's version of Ramayana for Ranbir-Yash starrer. The director said, "We have stuck to that. Wherever you are not supposed to take any creative leap, we have not taken any creative leap. But wherever you can take a leap of faith, we have gone ahead and done that."
Ramayana advance booking box office report
According to Sacnilk, Ramayana has already earned Rs 14.06 crore. 2.62 lakh tickets have been sold so far from 6,126 shows in 80 cities. Without block seats, the film's advance booking collection stands at Rs 11.34 crore.
Talking about the first part, it will be released in theatres on November 5. A year later, Ramayana: Part 2 will hit the silver screen on Diwali 2027. Are you excited about watching them? Tweet @TimesNow and share your thoughts on X.
