Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Madhavan Fooled by AI Ronaldo Video Praising Kohli, Sharma Warns
Actor R Madhavan was fooled by a fake video.
The video, made using AI, showed soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo saying nice things about cricketer Virat Kohli.
Madhavan thought it was real and posted it.
Later, Anushka Sharma, a friend, told him the video was fake.
Madhavan learned how easily people can be tricked by AI and how important it is to be careful about what you share online.
R Madhavan shared an AI-generated video of Cristiano Ronaldo praising Virat Kohli.
Madhavan shared the video on Instagram, believing it to be authentic.
Anushka Sharma informed Madhavan that the video was AI-generated.
Madhavan admitted feeling embarrassed after learning the video was a deepfake.
The incident highlights the need for caution when sharing content online.
- Who
- R Madhavan, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Anushka Sharma.
- What
- R Madhavan shared an AI-generated video of Cristiano Ronaldo praising Virat Kohli.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To highlight the potential for deception through AI-generated content.
General Public
Digital Media Experts
Awareness
General Public
Naivete and vulnerability to AI deepfakes
Digital Media Experts
Awareness of and resistance to deepfakes
- Actor Fooled
- R Madhavan
- Subject
- AI-Generated Video
- Content
- Ronaldo praising Kohli
- Correction
- Anushka Sharma identified the video as AI-generated.
