AI Dubbing Fails to Capture Murthy’s Magic in Kanguva

Surya, a beloved Tamil actor known for his engaging performances, recently ventured into a new domain with his latest film “Kanguva,” a pan-India fantasy action flick directed by Siva. In a groundbreaking move for the actor, Surya attempted to dub his voice in Telugu for the first time. The film, which features Surya in a dual role, opened in theaters this Thursday to high anticipation but received mixed reactions from the audience, particularly regarding its Telugu dubbing.

The innovative approach of using artificial intelligence (AI) for dubbing Surya’s voice in the Telugu version has sparked a wave of disappointment among Telugu cinema enthusiasts. Despite Surya’s efforts to dub in Tamil, the AI technology altered his voice for the Telugu and other language versions. This application of AI in dubbing marks a first in the Kollywood industry, but it has not been well-received, with many fans expressing their dissatisfaction over the lack of authenticity in the voice modulation.

Historically, Surya’s characters have resonated deeply with Telugu audiences, thanks in part to the dubbing talents of Srinivasa Murthy. Murthy’s distinctive base tone, especially in the “Singam” series, and his ability to bring variation to his voice, significantly contributed to the success and appeal of Surya’s roles in various films. The combination of Murthy’s voice and Surya’s performances made for memorable characters, establishing a strong connection between Surya and the Telugu audience.

The unfortunate passing of Srinivasa Murthy in January 2023 due to a heart attack left a void in the industry. Surya himself acknowledged the irreplaceable nature of Murthy’s contribution, highlighting how his voice added depth and emotion to his characters. Following Murthy’s demise, Surya explored alternatives for dubbing but struggled to replicate the same connection with the audience. Though Tollywood actor Satyadev provided his voice for Surya in “Aakasham Nee Haddura” and was praised for his performance, he did not pursue dubbing for other actors, leading to the selection of different dubbing artists for films like “Jai Bheem” and “ET.”

The absence of Srinivasa Murthy’s voice has been particularly noted in “Kanguva,” with many fans arguing that a voice as powerful and evocative as Murthy’s would have been ideal for the film’s epic dialogues. The AI-assisted dubbing has been criticized for sounding unnatural, reminiscent of an English film’s dubbing, lacking the impact and authenticity Murthy’s voice brought to Surya’s characters. This sentiment reflects the challenge of capturing the essence and emotional depth of performances through technology, underscoring the unique and irreplaceable role of human talent in cinematic storytelling.

Anil Kapoor’s greatest joy is watching his son Harsh ‘grow into passionate and determined person’

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Anil Kapoor reveals his greatest joy is watching his son Harsh Vardhan Kapoor grow into the passionate and determined person he is today.
The proud father took to his Instagram handle to wish his son on his 34th birthday with a heartfelt note. Anil also photo pictures of the birthday boy as he wishes him another year of adventures, growth, and madness.

Sharing the post, the Mr. India actor wrote, “Happy Birthday, Harsh! Watching you grow into the passionate and determined person you are today has been one of my greatest joys. Your strength, resilience, and the way you fearlessly chase your dreams scares me sometimes momentarily and then when you prove me wrong it makes me proud …Keep forging your own path, no matter where it leads—you’ve already shown us all what it means to truly follow your heart. Here’s to another year of adventures, growth, and madness @harshvarrdhankapoor.”

While the first three images show Harshvardhan candidly posing for the camera, the last one features the father-son duo twinning in black outfits.Harsh ventured into acting in 2016 with Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s romantic drama film “Mirzya” alongside Saiyami Kher. While Anil Kapoor’s son performance was lauded, the film received a mixed critical response.

He has since starred in the action films such as “Bhavesh Joshi Superhero” and “Thar”. Prior to his acting debut, Harsh Vardhan gained experience behind the camera as an assistant director for Anurag Kashyap’s 2015 film Bombay Velvet.

In 2020, Harsh worked with Vikramaditya again in the Netflix film “AK vs AK”, in which he played a fictionalised version of himself and shared the screen with his father and sister, Sonam Kapoor.He is currently working on a biopic of Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, where he will not only star but also serve as the producer.