Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who thrilled fans when their reunion was announced, are at the center of a fresh debate after the film's promo sparked rumours that artificial intelligence was used to create parts of the clip. The production team moved quickly to put those claims to rest by releasing behind-the-scenes footage showing the pair shooting the promo with director Nelson Dilipkumar and composer Anirudh Ravichander on set.
The BTS video shared by producer Red Giant Movies walks viewers through the shoot: takes being set up, background actors moving around between shots, and Nelson directing scenes. The footage ends on a candid shot, with the two legends embracing after their sequences a clear attempt by the makers to show this was live action, not made using AI.
The original promo, a stylised, Nelson-flavoured vignette that also highlights Anirudh’s presence, had prompted a portion of the internet to question whether some of the women and extras seen in the background were digitally generated. The newly released BTS stills and clips directly contradict those claims by showing the background cast and on-set activity during the shoot. Social replies ranged from amusement to applause for the way the team shut the rumours down.
On top of clearing the AI controversy, industry reports now say Nelson is expanding his vision for the project, and that Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been approached for a significant part of casting development that would add another marquee name to an already headline-grabbing collaboration. Production is said to be planned around the leads’ existing commitments. These casting reports are being treated as ongoing, and the makers have not yet issued a formal confirmation.
The reunion between these two icons has cultural weight, they last worked together decades ago, so every announcement is parsed intensely by fans and commentators. In an era when deepfakes and generative tools spark real concern, the makers’ quick decision to publish BTS material was a straightforward way to reassure audiences and preserve the film’s goodwill.
