Shah Rukh Khan was one of the first major stars to use de-aging technology in his 2016 film FAN. This technique, which digitally reduces an actor’s apparent age, was decent for its time and drew a lot of attention.
Since then, de-aging has become a popular tool in filmmaking, appearing in recent movies like Acharya, Dunki, Kalki 2898 AD, and The GOAT. However, most of the time, the reactions have not been positive.
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In particular, Vijay’s use of de-aging in The GOAT has been heavily criticized and mocked on social media platforms like X/Twitter. Many feel that instead of achieving a youthful look, the de-aging effect made Vijay appear artificial and awkward.
Despite these criticisms, de-aging has proven to be a significant asset for some actors. Rajinikanth, for example, has benefited greatly from this technology. He is making the most out of this technology.
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Although he appears quite aged, fragile, and weak in real life, the de-aging effect has allowed him to present a more dashing and charismatic image on screen, as seen in his latest film Vettaiyan.
For Rajinikanth, de-aging has been a powerful boon that enhances his on-screen presence stylishly hiding his real age.