By Sanjeev Kumar Patro
Bhubaneswar: More than Amitabh Bachchan, his baritone voice has mesmerised the cinephiles. The doom of the classic cult film Agneepath had proved this. Despite the superstar of the millennium’s intense action, strong and sound dialogue delivery, the film was declared a flop, though a decade later the remake of the film turned a blockbuster with Hrithik Roashan as the lead.
Notwithstanding the Agneepath fiasco, the makers of Vettaiyan starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth – first together on screen after 1991 Hum , had dubbed Big B’s voice with senior actor Prakash Raj. This was revealed in the preview of the film.
The dubbing of Prakash Raj voice with Amitabh Bachchan sparked an online outpouring. Hundreds of viewers made strong observations about using Prakash Raj’s voice for such an iconic figure like Amitabh Bachchan, whose voice has its USP, will make the character of Big B less impactful. Fans, even, voiced their concerns over this dubbing fiasco that could cost the performance of Deewar star, if this dubbing continued.
Fans are well aware, Amitabh’s hoarse voice, made to sound so by stuffing cottons under cheeks in Agneepath, had taken a toll in film’s box office turnover.
Vettaiyan Makers Vet People Feedback
The feedback has been so widespread that it made the Vettaiyan team quickly address the raging concern over Big B voice dubbing. They immediately announced that Amitabh Bachchan’s original voice would now be used for all film versions courtesy artificial intelligence (AI).
“AI technology will enhance Amitabh Bachchan’s voice to fit in different languages, with no compromise on the quality and impact across regions,” the makers informed.
Now the AI has been put to test with Big B’s baritone voice, will it do justice with Big B’s enchanting and thrilling voice? Well, this will be known only after the movie is released. So, no Agneepath re run, this time?
About Film Vettaiyan
The film is directed by TJ Gnanavel. Vettaiyan means the Hunter.The synopsis of the movie suggests it a drama revolving around the intense themes like fake encounters. The posters suggest Rajnikath donning the cop cap in the film.Rajnikanth donned the cop cap in Amitabh Bachchan’s hit film Hum
