Hyderabad Police Commissioner flags AI misuse, urges Jr NTR to address fan activity

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has issued a strong warning regarding the growing threat of AI-generated content and misinformation following an incident involving his own digital likeness. On October 8, Commissioner Sajjanar took to social media to call out an AI-manipulated image of himself that had been circulating online. The image was presented alongside a false claim regarding an arrest in a case involving an objectionable morphed video of actors Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, which had previously gone viral from their film Devara.Highlighting the dangers posed by increasingly realistic deepfakes, the Commissioner cautioned the public against trusting or sharing unverified content. He specifically addressed the Tollywood star Jr NTR, requesting the actor to take note of how his image—and the imagery of his co-stars—is being misused by certain individuals claiming to be his fans. The social media account that originally shared the morphed image of the Commissioner later deleted the post and issued an apology.This incident follows widespread outrage over a deepfake video featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR. The actor has publicly condemned the creation and circulation of such material, vowing to pursue strict legal action against those responsible. Jr NTR urged fans to refrain from watching or sharing such content, emphasizing that the issue of non-consensual digital manipulation impacts everyone. Janhvi Kapoor also issued a statement addressing the broader implications of the misuse of women’s images and the violation of personal boundaries.The issue has gained significant attention within the Telugu film industry, with several prominent figures, including Chiranjeevi and Vijay Deverakonda, publicly condemning the dissemination of deepfake content. While the police investigation into such digital crimes continues, officials maintain that vigilance and verification are essential to curbing the spread of misinformation in the digital age.