A storm has erupted on social media involving Bollywood powerhouse Ranveer Singh and his upcoming high-octane thriller, ‘Dhurandhar’. A leaked clip showing the actor in a smoking pose went viral on Thursday, leading to a wave of criticism from netizens who claimed it hurt public sentiments. However, the film’s ace director, Aditya Dhar, has stepped in to clarify the situation and expose a disturbing tech trend.

Addressing the controversy, Aditya Dhar revealed that the viral footage is a product of malicious tampering using Artificial Intelligence. Taking to his official social media handle, Dhar stated, “It has come to my notice that some individuals are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to distort the promotional scenes of the film that were released to the public.” He emphasized that the original footage does not contain any such controversial elements and the viral clip is a “Deepfake” creation.

This incident has once again highlighted the dark side of AI in the entertainment industry, where actors’ personas can be manipulated within seconds. The director urged fans and the media not to succumb to misinformation and to verify facts from official channels only. Despite the online row, the hype for ‘Dhurandhar’ remains sky-high as Ranveer Singh prepares to deliver one of the biggest performances of his career. The production team is now reportedly considering legal action against those spreading morphed content.