Telugu Stars Condemn AI-Morphed Video of Janhvi Kapoor, Demand Legal Action

Telugu cinema veterans Chiranjeevi and Jr NTR have strongly condemned an AI-generated morphed video featuring actor Janhvi Kapoor from the song "Chuttamalle" in the film Devara: Part 1. The explicit deepfake circulated on social media before platforms removed it.

Chiranjeevi posted on X on October 3, stating he was "deeply disturbed" by the misuse of AI to create degrading content. He called the acts cruel, shameful, and unacceptable, urging the industry not to remain silent. He announced plans to approach the Telugu Film Chamber, Producers' Council, and cyber crime authorities to form a dedicated committee and support cell for victims.

“The criminal misuse of technology to objectify women and circulate fictionalised content without consent is deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault.”

Jr NTR had previously condemned the video and vowed legal action against those responsible. Actor Vijay Deverakonda described the deepfake as the "digital equivalent of sexual assault."

Janhvi Kapoor broke her silence on October 5 via an Instagram story, calling the misuse of technology "deeply violating" and "bordering on sexual assault." She emphasized that consent and respect for a woman's body are basic human principles, not nuanced concepts. Kapoor thanked her co-star Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, Deverakonda, and Khushbu Sundar for their public support.