Like the rest of the big ticket films, KGF Chapter 2 release date was also pushed ahead due to the novel Coronavirus. If everything would have gone according to the plan and there is no Covid second wave, KGF would have hit the theatres on July 16, i.e, today.
However, the much-anticipated film has clocked a huge milestone on YouTube by touching the 200 Million mark in views. This shows how the audiences and fans are waiting for the release. The teaser became the most viewed and liked teaser with 8.4M likes.
Rocky Bhai Yash took to Microblogging site Twitter to thank the fans and audiences for the overwhelming response the teaser has been receiving.”Thank you all for your overwhelming response,” he tweeted.
KGF Chapter 2 is the sequel of KGF released in 2018 directed by Prashanth Neel.The action thriller has set the box office on fire. Kannada hero Yash became Pan India hero overnight.
The upcoming film has an ensemble cast of Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Malavika Avinash and Achyuth Kumar and others.
On the work front, Prashanth Neel is filming his next pan-India film Salaar with Darling Prabhas, which is in shooting stage.Talented beauty Shruti Haasan has been roped in opposite Prabhas.Hombale films which produced KGF is bankrolling Salaar.
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Is It Rashmika? Viral Bikini Video Sparks Deepfake Fury Again
The insidious issue of deepfakes continues to plague celebrities, particularly in India. Actress Rashmika Mandanna has once again become the target of manipulated media, raising serious concerns about privacy, technological misuse, and the urgent need for stricter regulations.
This recent incident involves a viral social media video featuring a morphed version of Ms. Mandanna in a bikini. Unlike the previous deepfake in November 2023, where the perpetrator remains unidentified, the culprit this time appears to be Colombian model Daniela Villarreal. Ms. Villarreal reportedly edited her own Instagram reel to seamlessly integrate Ms. Mandanna’s face. This act of inserting a celebrity’s likeness into compromising content underscores the ethical dilemmas posed by deepfakes in the digital age.
While Ms. Mandanna has yet to publicly address this specific incident, it serves as a stark reminder of her vulnerability to such attacks. Her previous encounter with deepfakes in November 2023, which ultimately led to the arrest of the perpetrator, unfortunately sparked a wave of similar attacks targeting other prominent Indian celebrities. This highlights the concerning ease with which deepfakes can be created and disseminated, potentially causing significant reputational damage to the targeted individuals.
Despite these challenges, Ms. Mandanna’s successful film career continues to flourish. Her ongoing work on Pushpa 2 and her upcoming Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in “Sikandar” demonstrate her resilience and unwavering talent.
However, the battle against deepfakes is far from over. This latest incident underscores the critical need for stricter regulations to deter the creation and distribution of unauthorized deepfakes. Additionally, fostering responsible use of technology and promoting digital literacy among the public are crucial steps in mitigating the harmful effects of deepfakes. Only through a multi-pronged approach can we ensure a safe and ethical online environment for celebrities and the public alike.
