Is It Rashmika? Viral Bikini Video Sparks Deepfake Fury Again

Deepfakes continue to plague celebrities, raising serious concerns about privacy and technological misuse. Remember the nationwide debate sparked by Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake last year? Unfortunately, it seems history is repeating itself.

A video circulating on social media shows a morphed version of Rashmika in a bikini. This time, however, the culprit appears to be a Colombian model, Daniela Villarreal, who edited her own Instagram reel to include Rashmika's face. The video has gone viral, raising questions about ethical boundaries in the digital age.

Rashmika herself hasn't commented on the deepfake yet. However, this isn't her first encounter with this technology. In November 2023, a deepfake featuring her face went viral, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator by Delhi Police. The incident sparked a wave of similar deepfakes targeting other celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Katrina Kaif.

On the brighter side, Rashmika's film career continues to flourish. She's currently filming Pushpa 2 and is slated to make her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in "Sikandar." As for the deepfake menace, it's a battle that continues, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and responsible use of technology.