Similar arrests have been made across South India. In October 2025, Coimbatore cybercrime police arrested a 24-year-old youth for morphing a woman colleague's photos using an AI tool and sending one of them to her through a messaging platform. In February 2026, a 20-year-old college student was arrested for morphing photographs of over 20 female students using AI tools and posting the semi-nude images on Instagram.
The rise of digital technology and social media has led to an increase in the creation and dissemination of fake images, including those of celebrities such as Malayalam actresses. This paper critically examines the implications of this trend, exploring its effects on the individuals targeted, the entertainment industry, and society at large. malayalam actress fake images top
As director Ram Gopal Varma observed after sharing a deepfake video of Malayalam actors Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil in The Godfather , "Thanks to AI generated videos, video evidence will no longer be valid and this is just the beginning... you can't BELIEVE what u are SEEING". This erosion of trust in visual evidence has profound implications for journalism, law enforcement, and justice systems. Similar arrests have been made across South India
If you're interested in learning more about this topic or looking for resources on digital safety and cyber laws in India or specifically in Kerala (the hub of the Malayalam film industry), I'd be happy to help with that. The rise of digital technology and social media
Some celebrities have taken legal action against those who create and spread fake images and videos. In India, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have provisions that deal with cybercrimes, including the creation and dissemination of deepfakes.
(deepfakes). These are frequently used to harass or defame public figures. Legal Consequences
The Information Technology Act (IT Act) of India has strict provisions against the creation and sharing of obscene electronic material 1.2.2.