Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out — finally, on the AI-generated deepfake video that circulated online this week, using footage from Devara’s ‘Chuttamalle’ to fabricate explicit scenes involving her. The clip, which surfaced on Thursday morning, was invasive and a stark reminder of how easily digital manipulation can weaponize a woman’s image without consent. In a statement released through her team, Janhvi called the act a violation of bodily autonomy and a dangerous escalation in the misuse of technology. She didn’t mince words: 'Consent, choice and respect for a woman’s body should be among the most basic notions of humanity.' Her message was clear. No context, no past actions, no appearance can ever justify non-consensual exploitation. Even if a woman is seen in public or in a song, that doesn’t grant anyone the right to digitally reframe her as something she never agreed to be. She pointedly rejected the idea that one yes means all yes, and stressed that boundaries are personal, fluid, and absolute. The video, which used her likeness without permission, has since been flagged across platforms, though it remains unclear how many copies were shared before removal. Janhvi thanked Jr NTR for his swift condemnation of the content, calling it a rare moment of solidarity in an industry often silent on such issues. She also acknowledged Chiranjeevi, Vijay Deverakonda, and Khushbu Sundar for amplifying the outrage and demanding accountability. But beyond the names, the real question lingers: what does it take for the system to treat deepfakes as serious crimes, not just viral scandals? The incident follows Jhanvi’s recent social media post raising awareness about AI misuse, suggesting this isn’t just a reaction, but part of a growing reckoning. And while the legal fallout remains uncertain, one thing’s certain. She’s not backing down. The next move? Enforcement. And possibly, legislation.