Cinema VinesMrunal Thakur has taken a firm stand against the growing problem of AI‑generated deepfakes, warning that any use of her likeness without permission is illegal and will be met with legal action. On Tuesday, the actress posted a stern message on Instagram, calling the creation and circulation of deepfake content “illegal and unacceptable” and issuing a formal notice to those who continue to misuse her identity.
The warning comes as more celebrities are filing lawsuits to protect their image and personality rights from AI‑driven identity theft. Indian stars such as Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Preity Zinta, Kartik Aaryan and Suniel Shetty have all approached courts over unauthorized use of their voices and faces. The debate gained further traction after Rashmika Mandanna reacted to a manipulated video that went viral, describing the experience as “extremely scary” and urging authorities to take the issue seriously.
Thakur’s post echoes the sentiment of her peers, emphasizing that deepfakes pose a serious threat to personal privacy and public trust. She added that any further misuse of her identity “will result in legal action,” making it clear that she will not tolerate any infringement of her rights.
While the actress has faced mixed reviews for recent films such as “Dacoit” and “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,” she remains active in the industry with upcoming projects. She is currently attached to the action drama “Raaka,” directed by Atlee Kumar, which also stars Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is slated for a December 2027 release, although the exact date has yet to be confirmed.
