Ravi Shankar says films like ‘Hanuman Ansh’ are needed amid AI deepfake misuse

Ravi Shankar, the filmmaker distributing the Telugu version of ‘Hanuman Ansh’, spoke against social media misuse. He highlighted concerns over realistic AI-generated deepfakes following a controversial video featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR. Several celebrities, including Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, condemned the deepfake incident as a violation of women’s rights. They emphasized the need for strict regulations on AI usage to protect individuals.