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Top South Indian Stars Condemn AI Deepfake of Janhvi Kapoor
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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Actors Jr NTR, Vijay Deverakonda and Chiranjeevi publicly denounced the misuse of AI to create a fabricated video of Janhvi Kapoor, expressing support for the actress.
A digitally altered video featuring Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor sparked a fresh controversy after it surfaced online, prompting accusations of deepfake misuse. The clip, which placed the actress in a fabricated scenario, was quickly identified as an AI-generated manipulation and removed from several platforms.
Prominent South Indian actors Jr NTR, Vijay Deverakonda and veteran Chiranjeevi took to social media to condemn the creation and distribution of the deepfake. Each posted statements urging respect for personal dignity and warning against the unchecked spread of synthetic media.
The trio also voiced solidarity with Kapoor, urging fans and industry peers to stand against such violations of privacy. Their comments have reignited a broader debate in India about the need for stricter regulations on AI‑generated content and the protection of public figures from digital impersonation.
Prominent South Indian actors Jr NTR, Vijay Deverakonda and veteran Chiranjeevi took to social media to condemn the creation and distribution of the deepfake. Each posted statements urging respect for personal dignity and warning against the unchecked spread of synthetic media.
The trio also voiced solidarity with Kapoor, urging fans and industry peers to stand against such violations of privacy. Their comments have reignited a broader debate in India about the need for stricter regulations on AI‑generated content and the protection of public figures from digital impersonation.