Rukmini Vasanth said that legal action is being taken after the widespread circulation of AI-generated photos and videos of her in a blue bikini. The 'images are entirely fake and fabricated', the actress clarified. Additionally, she said that the required legal procedure is underway.
Rukmini Vasanth Calls Viral Bikini Photos Fake
Rukmini Vasanth said, "My team and I have come across certain AI-generated images being circulated online claiming to be me. I want to state clearly that these images are entirely fake and fabricated. The creation and circulation of such manipulated content is deeply irresponsible and a serious violation of privacy."
The Kannada actor added, "We are taking this matter seriously and initiating the necessary legal and cybercrime action against those involved in creating and spreading these images. I request everyone to refrain from sharing or engaging with such content."
The video that has been going viral seemed to be footage from a photo shoot when a woman was entering a swimming pool. It quickly became well-known and sparked a lot of speculation and privacy issues.
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Rukmini Vasanth Files Complaint
Rukmini Vasanth went to an event at Avantra in Bengaluru on Saturday night to introduce a line of sarees. A member of the media questioned her about her AI-generated photos, to which she replied, "Do you have an Instagram or Twitter account? I have posted a statement there, so you can read the same."
Rukmini Vasanth revealed that she filed a police complaint and has full faith in the cybercrime department. "Not just actresses, this happens to a lot of girls. I don’t think it’s something to be done. It starts with actresses, but girls will face problems too if this continues. So, people should think about it. There are positives to AI, but only if you use it positively, not negatively."
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Rukmini Vasanth Movies
Rukmini Vasanth has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada movies. She made her Kannada film debut as Jahnvi in Birbal (2019) and made an appearance as an NGO girl in the Hindi movie Upstarts that same year.
Rukmini Vasanth starred as Kanakavathi in the critically acclaimed Kannada movie Kantara: Chapter 1. She also featured as Malathy in the Tamil movie Madharaasi. The actress will be seen as Mellisa in Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The movie also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria.