A deepfake video targeting the South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna went viral, leading to national outrage and heightened awareness of AI-powered privacy violations.

The claim that a deepfake video targeting South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna went viral is accurate. The video, which showed Mandanna's face morphed onto another woman's body, sparked national outrage and discussions about AI-powered privacy violations. The incident led to the arrest of the individual responsible for creating the video and highlighted the need for stronger legal frameworks to address deepfake technology Hindustan Times, NDTV, BBC.