A deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna has been circulating on social media, sparking various reactions from netizens. Notably, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan also responded to the video.
The footage shows a woman wearing a black yoga bodysuit, with Rashmika's face digitally manipulated onto hers, entering an elevator and smiling for the camera.
A user, X, shared the video, emphasizing the urgent need for a legal and regulatory framework to address deepfake technology in India.
The user pointed out the manipulation, highlighting how the face changes to Rashmika’s at the '0:01' mark in the video. This revelation prompted numerous netizens to express their concerns in the comments section.
One user condemned the creators, stating, 'Some people engage in such despicable acts just sitting idle.'
Another commented, 'This is terrifying!' Amitabh Bachchan, who had collaborated with Rashmika in the film 'Goodbye,' acknowledged the fake video on his X handle, emphasizing the need for legal action.
To clarify the difference, a vigilant netizen juxtaposed both the original and fake videos side by side for everyone's easy reference.
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— Liz/Barsha (@debunk_misinfos) November 5, 2023
THE ORIGINAL FT RASHMIKA MANDANNA deepfake edit.#deepfake pic.twitter.com/wibrW6umLP
