Jr NTR condemned an AI-generated deepfake video manipulating the song "Chuttamalle" to depict Janhvi Kapoor in a sexually explicit manner on October 3, 2026, calling it "disgusting, sick and shameless" and vowing full legal action.
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What happened: On October 3, 2026, Jr NTR condemned an AI-generated deepfake video that manipulated the song "Chuttamalle" from Devara: Part 1 to depict Janhvi Kapoor in a sexually explicit manner, according to reports.
Jr NTR's reaction: Taking to X, he called the video "disgusting, sick and shameless," according to The Hindu and Indian Express.
Legal warning: "I will take every possible legal action against those who created it and those who are spreading it," he said, according to IANS.
His appeal to fans: "Please do not watch, share or engage with such content. Today it is someone else. Tomorrow, it could be your mother, sister, wife or daughter," he urged, according to Indian Express and The Hindu.
Regulation demand: He called on state governments and the Government of India to bring in strict regulations against AI misuse, according to IANS.
Janhvi Kapoor's response: Janhvi called it a "clear misuse of AI" and said legal action will be taken, according to IANS.
Industry support: Vijay Deverakonda publicly backed his stand, calling the act "insensitive" and morphed AI videos the "digital equivalent of sexual assault," according to ANI. Chiranjeevi said he was "deeply disturbed" and will consult the Telugu Film Chamber and Producers Council, according to Hindustan Times.
About the song: "Chuttamalle" is from Devara: Part 1 (released September 27, 2024), composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with lyrics by Ramajogayya Sastry and vocals by Shilpa Rao, according to The Hindu.
FAQs
What is the controversy about?
An AI-generated deepfake video morphed the "Chuttamalle" song from Devara: Part 1 to depict Janhvi Kapoor in a sexually explicit manner, prompting Jr NTR to condemn it on October 3, 2026.
What did Jr NTR say?
He called the video "disgusting, sick and shameless," vowed full legal action against its creators and those spreading it, and urged people not to watch, share or engage with such content.
Did Janhvi Kapoor respond?
Yes. According to IANS, she termed it a "clear misuse of AI" and said legal action will be taken.
Which other stars reacted?
Vijay Deverakonda backed Jr NTR's stand, while Chiranjeevi said he was "deeply disturbed" and will consult the Telugu Film Chamber and Producers Council.
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