Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Meta Restricts Viral AI Video of Kerala Chief Minister Dancing
An Instagram page called “aikavala” posted a computer-made video of VD Satheesan dancing with electricity board officials.
The video was connected to a recent discussion about power cuts.
It reportedly received 1.78 crore views by Sunday.
Meta later limited access to it in India.
Meta said it acted after receiving a notice from the Government of India.
The exact reason for the notice was not reported.
The page operator said the video could still be viewed from other countries.
He also said Satheesan had praised the video in public.
Earlier, Meta had removed some videos critical of the state government and Satheesan, citing technical reasons.
Meta restricted access in India to an AI-generated video showing VD Satheesan dancing with Kerala State Electricity Board officials.
The video, posted by the Instagram page “aikavala,” reportedly received 1.78 crore views by Sunday.
The clip was linked to a recent power-cut issue and was created using artificial intelligence.
Meta said access was restricted in India pursuant to a notice from the Government of India.
Page operator Abhijith said the restriction was unlikely to result from an objection by Satheesan, who had praised the video publicly.
- Who
- Meta, the “aikavala” Instagram page, VD Satheesan, the Government of India, and Kerala State Electricity Board officials.
- What
- Meta restricted access in India to a viral AI-generated video showing VD Satheesan dancing with Kerala State Electricity Board officials.
- When
- The video was posted on Thursday, had reached 1.78 crore views by Sunday, and the restriction was reported on Monday.
- Where
- Access was restricted in India; the creators said the video could be viewed from other countries.
- Why
- Meta’s message cited a notice from the Government of India, but the specific grounds were not reported.
Creators’ account
Platform and government notice
Reason for restriction
Creators’ account
The page operator said the creators did not know the precise reason and did not believe Satheesan had objected.
Platform and government notice
Meta’s message said access was restricted in India pursuant to a notice from the Government of India; the notice’s specific grounds were not reported.
Earlier content removals
Creators’ account
Satheesan denied that his office had requested Meta remove earlier news videos critical of the state government and him.
Platform and government notice
Meta had removed those earlier videos and subsequently cited technical reasons for their removal.
- Platform action
- Meta restricted access to the video in India.
- Video publisher
- Instagram page “aikavala”.
- Reported reach
- 1.78 crore views by Sunday.
- Video subject
- VD Satheesan dancing with Kerala State Electricity Board officials.
- Technology
- Artificial intelligence.
- Stated basis
- A notice from the Government of India.
- Creator’s view
- Page operator Abhijith said Satheesan’s office probably did not request the restriction because Satheesan had praised the video.
