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Jr NTR condemns Janhvi Kapoor deepfake, threatens legal action
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 04:04 AM
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Actor Jr NTR called the Janhvi Kapoor deepfake video 'disgusting' and announced plans to sue the creators for defamation.
Veteran Telugu star Jr NTR publicly denounced a recently circulated deepfake video that falsely depicted actress Janhvi Kapoor in a compromising scenario. In a statement shared on social media, he described the manipulated clip as "disgusting" and "shameless," urging platforms to remove it immediately.
NTR also warned that he will pursue legal action against the individuals or groups responsible for creating and distributing the fake content, citing potential violations of privacy and defamation laws. He emphasized that such digital fraud undermines the dignity of artists and calls for stricter enforcement against online manipulation.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion in the Indian entertainment industry about the rise of deepfake technology and its impact on celebrities' personal and professional lives. Authorities have yet to identify the source of the video, and no official complaint has been filed at the time of reporting.
NTR also warned that he will pursue legal action against the individuals or groups responsible for creating and distributing the fake content, citing potential violations of privacy and defamation laws. He emphasized that such digital fraud undermines the dignity of artists and calls for stricter enforcement against online manipulation.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion in the Indian entertainment industry about the rise of deepfake technology and its impact on celebrities' personal and professional lives. Authorities have yet to identify the source of the video, and no official complaint has been filed at the time of reporting.