Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Stars Condemn AI-Morphed Chuttamalle Video, Seek Action
A video was changed with AI to show Janhvi Kapoor in a degrading way.
It used footage from the song Chuttamalle and spread online before it was taken down.
Jr NTR, who stars with Janhvi in the film, condemned the video and said he would take legal action.
Chiranjeevi also spoke out against it.
He plans to discuss the issue with Telugu film industry groups and wants a team to help people targeted by such videos.
Vijay Deverakonda also supported the actors and called for consequences.
Chiranjeevi asked people not to watch or share the video, even to criticize it.
He said people should report such content to online platforms or cyber crime authorities instead.
An AI-altered video using footage of Janhvi Kapoor from Chuttamalle circulated on social media and was later taken down.
Jr NTR condemned the video and said he would pursue legal action against those who created or spread it.
Chiranjeevi plans to raise the issue with Telugu film bodies and recommend a committee and support cell for affected people.
Chiranjeevi urged people not to watch, download, share, or circulate the video, and to report it to platforms or cyber crime authorities.
Vijay Deverakonda voiced support for Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR, calling for serious legal consequences.
- Who
- Janhvi Kapoor was depicted in the altered video; Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, and Vijay Deverakonda condemned it.
- What
- An AI-morphed video using Chuttamalle footage prompted calls for legal action, reporting, and support for affected people.
- When
- The reports were published on October 4, 2026; the video had circulated online before being taken down.
- Where
- The video circulated on social media.
- Why
- The actors condemned the use of AI to create and spread degrading material and called for accountability.
Calls for accountability and action
No opposing response reported
Legal consequences for creating or spreading the video
Calls for accountability and action
Jr NTR and Chiranjeevi called for legal action against those responsible; Vijay Deverakonda also called for harsh legal consequences.
No opposing response reported
The reports include no response or defense from anyone alleged to have created or spread the video.
Measures against AI misuse
Calls for accountability and action
Chiranjeevi urged government action and proposed industry support mechanisms; Jr NTR called for strict regulations, and Vijay Deverakonda said the law should treat such acts seriously.
No opposing response reported
The reports provide no government response or opposing position on regulation.
- Song
- Chuttamalle
- Film
- Devara: Part 1, released in September 2024
- People featured in the song
- Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR
- Video status
- It circulated on social media and was later taken down.
- Chiranjeevi's proposal
- Raise the issue with the Telugu Film Chamber, the Producers’ Council, and affiliated industry bodies; recommend a committee and support cell.
- Proposed support
- The proposed team would work with cyber crime authorities to support affected people, coordinate content removal, and pursue legal action.
- Jr NTR's response
- He condemned the video and said he would take legal action against those who created or spread it.
- Vijay Deverakonda's response
- He supported Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR and called for serious legal consequences.
Sources
Janhvi Kapoor And Jr NTR Viral Video: Chiranjeevi Urges Netizens Not To Watch, Download Chuttamalle's Ai Version
Janhvi Kapoor Chuttamalle AI video row: After Jr NTR, Vijay Deverakonda and Chiranjeevi slam misuse, support actress
