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Rajamouli Rejects AI Dubbing for Varanasi Film
24 Aug
Summary
- Director Rajamouli plans to dub film in 50 languages.
- He will audition 1,500 artistes for voice roles.
- The film aims for a 120-country international release.
Director SS Rajamouli is reportedly eschewing AI technology for the dubbing of his upcoming film, 'Varanasi'. The film, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is being prepared for an extensive global launch.
Rajamouli's vision includes dubbing the movie into around 50 languages for release in approximately 120 countries. He plans to audition up to 1,500 voice artistes to find the perfect human voices for the lead characters, emphasizing performance over mere dialogue translation.
This decision highlights Rajamouli's preference for authentic performance delivery to audiences worldwide. He has previously voiced opposition to AI in filmmaking, dismissing claims of its use in his work as an insult to artistic creation.
