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Kerala CM Calls for New Laws to Shield Film Industry from Piracy and AI Threats
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged the state government to amend legislation to curb film piracy and address emerging AI challenges affecting the regional cinema sector.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Thursday that the state will seek amendments to existing copyright and media laws to better protect its thriving film industry. He highlighted the growing menace of online piracy, which continues to erode revenues for producers and artists, and warned that unchecked artificial intelligence tools could be misused to create deep‑fake content or unauthorized reproductions.
In a press briefing held at the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayan said the government will consult with industry bodies, technology experts and legal scholars to draft proposals that tighten penalties for illegal distribution and introduce safeguards against AI‑generated infringements. He emphasized that safeguarding creative rights is essential for preserving Kerala's cultural heritage and sustaining employment in the sector.
The chief minister also urged the central government to consider a uniform national framework that addresses digital piracy and AI misuse, noting that many regional film markets face similar challenges. He assured stakeholders that the state will push for swift legislative action to create a more secure environment for filmmakers and content creators.
Industry representatives welcomed the move, describing it as a proactive step toward modernising the legal regime in line with evolving technological threats. The proposed changes are expected to be tabled in the state assembly later this month.
In a press briefing held at the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayan said the government will consult with industry bodies, technology experts and legal scholars to draft proposals that tighten penalties for illegal distribution and introduce safeguards against AI‑generated infringements. He emphasized that safeguarding creative rights is essential for preserving Kerala's cultural heritage and sustaining employment in the sector.
The chief minister also urged the central government to consider a uniform national framework that addresses digital piracy and AI misuse, noting that many regional film markets face similar challenges. He assured stakeholders that the state will push for swift legislative action to create a more secure environment for filmmakers and content creators.
Industry representatives welcomed the move, describing it as a proactive step toward modernising the legal regime in line with evolving technological threats. The proposed changes are expected to be tabled in the state assembly later this month.