Policy & Ethicsface swapdeepfake detectionentertainmentfilm production
Leaked Images Misrepresent Ranbir Kapoor And Sai Pallavi
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On March 10, 2026, images claiming to show Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as Lord Rama and Sita from Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana circulated online, prompting fan excitement and skepticism. Television actor Ashish Sharma confirmed the viral photo was a digitally altered still from his 2015-16 series Siya Ke Ram, while the film—starring Ranbir, Sai, Yash, Ravie Dubey and Sunny Deol—is slated for release this Diwali.
Key Points
- 1Confirm that viral images are digitally altered stills from Ashish Sharma's Siya Ke Ram
- 2Underscore risk of AI face-swap tools enabling realistic fabricated celebrity images online
- 3Advise practitioners to verify sources and metadata before using leaked production stills
Scoring Rationale
Actor-confirmed debunk increases credibility, but limited novelty and narrow scope reduce broader industry impact overall.
Sources
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