Telugu actor Sunainaa has condemned an obscene AI-generated video featuring her likeness that has been circulating on social media, calling it a violation of her privacy, dignity and identity. The actor has demanded the immediate removal of the content and warned of civil and criminal action against those responsible for creating, publishing or sharing it. People like Javed Akhtar and Neha Sharma have also recently faced this issue.
Sunainaa warns of legal action over AI video
In a statement, Sunainaa clarified that she had neither consented to nor authorised the creation or circulation of the video. She also cautioned people against forwarding or reposting the manipulated content, stressing that any suggestion linking her to it was false.
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“It has come to my notice that an AI video is being circulated on social media and other online platforms in which my face has been morphed, using artificial intelligence, onto obscene content. I am appalled and disgusted by this vile and malicious act, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” she stated.
The actor reiterated that she had not given permission for her face or identity to be used in the material and described its circulation as a serious violation of her rights. “Any suggestion, express or implied, that I am associated with it is false, misleading and without any foundation. This is a gross violation of my dignity, my privacy and my identity,” she added.
Sunainaa also highlighted the potential legal consequences of creating and distributing such content in India. Citing the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, she described the act as sexual harassment, defamation and a criminal offence.
Janhvi Kapoor, Jr NTR raise AI misuse concerns
Sunainaa is among several Indian actors who have spoken out against the misuse of artificial intelligence to create obscene or misleading content. Recently, Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR warned of legal action after an obscene AI-edited version of their song Chuttamalle from Devara surfaced online. Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Keerthy Suresh have also previously raised concerns about the misuse of their images and identities.
Sunainaa made her acting debut in 2005 with Kumari vs Kumari. She was last seen in Sekhar Kammula’s 2025 film Kuberaa and also appeared in the 2024 Prime Video series Inspector Rishi.
