Vijay Deverakonda Backs Jr NTR, Calls Chuttamalle Deepfake 'Digital Sexual Assault'

Actor Vijay Deverakonda has expressed his support for Jr NTR, who recently spoke out against a deepfake video of Janhvi Kapoor from the song Chuttamalle.

Describing the situation as 'deeply upsetting', Vijay called for the people behind the video to face the harshest possible consequences.

He questioned what had made people so insensitive to the humiliation of others and pointed out that the misuse of AI was 'utter nonsense'.

According to Vijay, the law must treat such acts with utmost seriousness, comparing them to 'digital sexual assault'.

He also extended his full support to those who had spoken up against the clip, including Jr NTR and singer Chinmayi Sripada.

Chuttamalle Deepfake Sparks Outrage

The outrage over the AI-morphed video of Janhvi Kapoor from Chuttamalle has been growing, with several celebrities speaking out against it.

Chinmayi Sripada condemned the reaction surrounding the video, particularly people openly asking for its link online.

She described the attitude towards consent as 'disturbing' and 'disgusting', highlighting the need for stricter regulations against AI misuse.

Chuttamalle: A Romantic Song from Devara: Part 1

Chuttamalle is a romantic song from the 2024 film Devara: Part 1, featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR.

The song was released in multiple languages, with different titles across versions, and became one of the most recognisable songs from the film.

Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara: Part 1 starred Jr NTR alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.

The film released in September 2024 and marked Janhvi's Telugu debut.