Rashmika Deepfake video row: Vijay Deverakonda extends support

A deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna left celebs and fans shocked, with many, including actors Amitabh Bachchan and Mrunal Thakur calling for legal action. Now, Rashmika's rumoured boyfriend, actor Vijay Deverakonda, too, has responded to the viral clip. He said what happened to Rashmika 'shouldn't happen to anyone' and called for stringent punishment. In an interview with NDTV, actor Ishaan Khatter also weighed in the controversy surrounding Rashmika’s clip. Also read: After viral Rashmika Mandanna video, Sonnalli Seygall recalls similar experience

Vijay Deverakonda calls for punishment in response to viral Rashmika Mandanna clip.

Sharing a news article titled 'Government cracks down on deepfakes after viral Rashmika Mandanna video', Vijay wrote, "Extremely important steps for the future. This shouldn't happen to anyone. Also, an efficient accessible cyber wing for quick crackdowns and punishment will make people more secure.”

Ishaan Khatter reacted to Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake video by saying, "I condemn it. I don't think deepfake is cool. I don't think using somebody's body or voice without their consent is ok. I don't bat for that."