Yami Gautam has spoken out against the growing use of artificial intelligence to alter photographs and videos of public figures, asking people not to manipulate her images without her knowledge or permission.
The actress made the appeal on X, specifically requesting that photographs taken during her public appearances be shared in their original form rather than being digitally altered or enhanced using AI.
Her comments come amid increasing concern among Indian celebrities over the misuse of artificial intelligence to create manipulated images and videos. Yami did not point to any particular incident involving her when making the request.
Yami Gautam Says AI Manipulation Should Require Consent
Sharing her message on X, Yami Gautam asked users to avoid using AI tools to modify her photographs.
“Please refrain from using AI to alter or enhance my photographs from public appearances. Kindly use images in original form,” she wrote.
The actress also stressed the importance of consent when technology is used to change a person’s appearance or likeness.
“Altering or manipulating an individual’s image or likeness using AI should not be done without their knowledge and consent,” Yami added, thanking people in advance for respecting her request.
Her statement reflects a broader debate surrounding AI-generated and AI-edited content, particularly when real people’s faces, photographs or videos are modified without permission.
Yami’s Statement Comes Amid the ‘Chuttamalle’ AI Controversy
Yami’s comments arrived shortly after Jr NTR criticised an AI-manipulated video connected to the popular Devara song Chuttamalle, which originally features the actor alongside Janhvi Kapoor.
Jr NTR strongly condemned the altered video and warned that he would consider legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating it.
He also urged people not to watch, share or engage with such material, while calling for stronger action from governments against the misuse of AI.
The controversy sparked reactions from several members of the Indian film industry, with actors including Vijay Deverakonda and Chiranjeevi also taking a stand against the misuse of manipulated content.
While Yami’s post came in the same broader conversation about AI misuse, she did not link her statement to Jr NTR’s controversy or identify a specific manipulated image involving herself.
The Growing Concern Over AI-Edited Celebrity Images
AI tools have made it increasingly easy to modify photographs and videos, creating realistic-looking material that can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from authentic content.
For actors and other public figures, the issue extends beyond simple photo enhancement. Unauthorised changes to someone’s likeness can raise questions about privacy, consent, reputation and the responsible use of emerging technology.
Yami’s request focuses on a straightforward principle: if a person’s image is being altered with AI, that should not happen without their knowledge and consent.
Yami Gautam Set to Lead Fantasy Entertainer ‘Nayyi Navelli’
On the professional front, Yami Gautam is preparing for the release of Nayyi Navelli, in which she will appear in a reportedly different avatar.
The film is being positioned as a fantasy family entertainer combining elements of Indian family life with humour, action and large-scale spectacle.
Directed by Balaji Mohan, Nayyi Navelli has been written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma. The project is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma.
What Is ‘Nayyi Navelli’ About?
The film’s trailer introduces audiences to the Awasthi family and its colourful dynamics. Their lives take an unexpected turn following the arrival of a new daughter-in-law named Mohini.
What initially appears to be a familiar family story involving relationships, personalities and wedding traditions gradually develops into a much larger fantasy-driven adventure.
The trailer also features Yami’s character wielding a bow as she prepares to enter a battle involving Ravana, signalling the film’s blend of mythology-inspired imagery, fantasy and mainstream entertainment.
Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow, Nayyi Navelli is scheduled to arrive in cinemas across India on October 16, 2026, ahead of Dussehra.
Yami Gautam’s Message Adds to the AI Consent Debate
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly influential in entertainment and digital media, Yami Gautam’s appeal highlights the importance of consent when real people’s images are being altered.
Her request is clear: photographs from public appearances should not automatically be treated as material that can be digitally changed without permission. The actress has asked users to respect the original images and avoid AI-based alterations made without her knowledge or consent.
With the conversation around AI-generated content continuing to grow across the Indian film industry, the question of how technology should be used alongside individual rights is likely to remain an important issue for celebrities, creators and audiences alike.
