Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has approached the Delhi High Court to stop the unauthorised use of his name, image, and voice, raising concerns over AI-generated deepfake content.
In his petition, the actor asked the court to prevent individuals and companies from exploiting his identity without consent, particularly in online media, advertisements, and artificial intelligence content. Mohanlal pointed out that deepfake technology has increasingly been used to create misleading videos and advertisements featuring celebrities, often for financial gain.
The petition states that such misuse violates his personality rights, misleads the public, and can harm his reputation. He highlighted instances where his images and voice were used without permission in fake promotional material.
Mohanlal’s plea is expected to be heard by a bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh. He has requested clear legal safeguards to protect his identity online and to hold violators accountable under India’s information technology and intellectual property laws.
Mohanlal’s case reflects a growing trend of public figures in India seeking legal protection against the digital misuse of their identity. Several actors have filed similar petitions in recent years, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on AI-generated content and personality rights.
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