Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi has filed a police complaint after AI-generated pornographic videos falsely depicting him surfaced online. He called the deepfake content “malicious and damaging,” urging authorities to investigate and remove it immediately
Chiranjeevi
Telugu film superstar Chiranjeevi has filed an official complaint with the Hyderabad cybercrime police after certain websites publishing AI-generated and morphed pornographic videos misused his name and image. The actor complained with details of the websites circulating the AI-generated and morphed pornographic videos using his name and image. The case has been registered under Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, 79, 294, 296, and 336(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and 2(c), 3, and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
Chiranjeevi files complaints over deepfake pornography
The Indra star stated that websites have hosted, published and are distributing AI-generated and morphed pornographic videos using his name, likeness and image, falsely depicting him in obscene sexual acts with a person named ‘Meenakshi’ and others
“These videos are entirely fake and created using artificial intelligence commonly referred to as deepfake pornography, which unlawfully manipulates and morphs my facial features and persona into obscene content,” Chiranjeevi said.
The actor sought immediate criminal and technical investigation against the accused websites/platforms and all persons/entities involved in the creation, uploading, hosting, and dissemination of the AI-generated pornographic content. He also sought urgent blocking, takedown, and removal of all such content from the Internet.
Deepfake damaging my reputation: Chiranjeevi
He mentioned that as a reputed film artist, public figure, and former union minister, he is known for his contributions to the film industry and society through his philanthropic endeavours.
Chiranjeevi stated that his films consistently reflected themes of integrity, compassion, and resilience, making him one of the most respected and admired public figures in the film fraternity. “Beyond my film career, I have also devoted significant time and resources to philanthropic activities, establishing charitable foundations and contributing to causes such as healthcare, education, blood donation and disaster relief, long before such acts of social service became popular or fashionable. Over the past several decades, through unimaginable hard work and unimpeachable integrity, I have earned a reputation of dignity, decency, and moral uprightness, both as an artist and as a citizen,” he said.
He said these manufactured videos are being maliciously used to portray him in obscene and vulgar contexts, thereby distorting public perception and undermining decades of goodwill.
He also told police that publication of these videos is not an isolated act, as there is a pattern of organised and malicious conduct among these websites. “Unrestricted public accessibility of these videos makes the offence extremely grave and calls for immediate blocking, takedown and digital forensic tracing of those responsible for creating, uploading and circulating this content,” he added.
(with inputs from IANS)
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