Nitesh Tiwari clarifies AI's role in Ramayana dubbing

Director Nitesh Tiwari has responded to trolls claiming that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to dub Ramayana: Rise of a Legend into different languages. Addressing the speculation at the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles, the filmmaker clarified that the technology has been used only to synchronise lip movements with dubbed dialogue, while the voices have been recorded by real artists.Speaking at the film's world premiere in Los Angeles, Tiwari explained that the technology would help audiences across the world watch the film in their preferred 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. 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," he said.“Dubbing is done by dubbing artists and AI is only used for lip syncing.” Nitesh Tiwari on AI Dubbing. #Ramayana https://t.co/dIJon5wy7f— The Cinprism (@TheCineprism) October 28, 2026His clarification comes amid discussions about the use of AI in filmmaking, including its possible role in performances, dubbing and visual effects. Tiwari's comments specifically address the technology's use in matching lip movements to dialogue recorded in different languages. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5.Meanwhile, the film has reportedly collected $2.58 million in overseas advance bookings across five countries, according to early box-office figures as of October 28. North America accounts for the largest share of these pre-sales, with advance bookings reported at $1.91 million.The film has also recorded advance bookings in India. Available figures put its gross Day 1 advance sales at Rs 14.06 crore, while the net figure stands at Rs 12.54 crore, excluding blocked seats.- Ends