After Janhvi Kapoor’s AI video row, Shriya Saran opens up about being a victim of image manipulation, says ‘We’ve a very long way to go’
Published: October 14, 2026, 12:51 PM IST
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Actor Shriya Saran has spoken about the misuse of artificial intelligence to create morphed images of women, sharing her own experience of being targeted by such contentThe Drishyam and RRR actor said women often become targets of online objectification, with their bodies being altered and discussed without their consentShe also spoke about how technology has changed the film industry and highlighted the growing role of women in key decision-making positions.
Shriya Saran on AI misuse and morphed images
Shriya’s comments come after Janhvi Kapoor condemned an AI-altered video of her song Chuttamalle from Devara: Part 1The viral clip digitally changed Janhvi’s appearance to create sexually explicit imagery that was not part of the original songJanhvi called the misuse of AI to objectify women “deeply violating” and “bordering on sexual assault”.
The incident prompted reactions from members of the film industry, including Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi and Khushbu Sundar.
Speaking about her own experience, Shriya said women are often at the receiving end of such manipulation, with their bodies becoming a subject of online discussionShe told News18, “It’s funnySometimes, I don’t even know if it’s meThey change the size of your b**s, suddenly the cape that you were wearing is gone or your a* looks biggerYou’ve to take it with a pinch of saltHaving said that, it’s annoying and it’s not right,” she states.
She also acknowledged that while AI can be useful, its misuse can have serious consequences“While AI has a lot to give us and a lot to help us with, there’s also a lot it can change for usIt can lead to things that can be dangerousI think that applies to every technologyWith time, we’ve to either learn to live with it or deal with it,” she adds.
Shriya Saran recalls how film sets have changed
Shriya made her acting debut in 2001 with IshtamReflecting on the changes she has witnessed over the years, the actor said the way people work and interact on film sets has changed considerably.
“We didn’t have make-up vansI didn’t have one in my first three filmsWe would find a tree and sit under it and have our lunches togetherIt was beautiful in a wayThe positive side is that I still remember my conversations with some of my co-actors and directorsWe used to sit together and discuss life and booksHum recorder laya karte the aur sab saath mein music sunte the,” she says.
She added that the increasing use of personal devices has changed how people connect on sets“Now, everyone has earphones and you don’t even know what the other person is listening toCinema has changed a lotThe style of srytelling has changed a lot,” she continues.
Shriya Saran on more women in decision-making roles
While technology and working styles have evolved, Shriya believes one of the most important changes has been the growing presence of women behind the camera. “There are more women behind the camera than in front of it,” she points out.
The actor said women are increasingly involved in deciding which stories are told and which projects receive financial backingShe also stressed that women’s participation in decision-making is important for films to genuinely reflect female perspectives. “There are women deciding the kind of story that needs to be told and what they should put money inYou can make as many women-oriented stories as you want but if the people behind the camera are all men, you can’t really label them as a female-led filmWe’ve a very long way to go but change has begun.”
