Rashmika Mandanna was the victim of Deepfake, an app notorious for producing AI-generated fake videos of big persons. After a case was filed, the detectives took action and eventually arrested the individual who created the video. The Animal actress had expressed gratitude to the
delhi Police for their efforts.
Rashmika Mandanna made
news in
november 2023 when her morphing video went viral online. Soon after, an inquiry was launched, and after more than two months, the
delhi Police apprehended a 24-year-old from
andhra pradesh who was reportedly responsible for creating her video in order to get internet followers. Taking to
instagram, the actress expressed her deep appreciation to the officers. She also utilised the forum to raise awareness and encourage
people to seek help if any of their photos are modified and spread online.
On her
instagram stories, she penned, “Expressing my heartfelt gratitude to @delhi.police_official. Thank you for apprehending those responsible. Feeling truly grateful for the community that embraces me with love, support and shields me. Girls and boys- if your image is used or morphed anywhere without your consent. It is wrong! And I hope this is a reminder that you’re surrounded by
people who will support you and action will be taken!”