Shruthi Narayanan On Alleged Casting Couch Video Leak: ‘Start Being Human...'

Tamil actress Shruthi Narayanan has addressed the controversy surrounding an alleged casting couch video that surfaced online recently. A day after the video went viral, Shruthi took to Instagram to express her distress.

Shruthi Narayanan has addressed the controversy surrounding an alleged casting couch video.

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Tamil actress Shruthi Narayanan has addressed the controversy surrounding an alleged casting couch video that surfaced online recently. A day after the video went viral, Shruthi took to Instagram to express her distress and urged people to stop circulating the content. She also issued a strong warning, saying that legal action would be taken against those responsible for spreading it. 

What Shruthi Narayanan wrote

In an emotional note shared via Instagram Stories, Shruthi wrote, "For you guys, spreading all these contents on me… it’s just a joke and fun content. But for me and my close ones this is a very hard situation.” She further stressed the emotional toll such incidents take on women, adding, "I am also a girl and have feelings. You guys make it worse." 

Expressing her frustration, Shruthi made a pointed remark at those sharing the video, stating, "See the videos of your mother, sister, or girlfriend, because they have the same body as me.” Her statement resonated strongly with many, drawing attention to the impact of privacy breaches and cyber harassment. 

In a follow-up post, Shruthi highlighted the legal consequences of sharing such leaked content, whether real or digitally manipulated. She wrote, "Start being human. Sharing leaked videos, whether real or deepfake, is a criminal offense in India."  

She also shared a list of legal provisions under which action could be taken against those distributing the video. 

About Shruthi Narayanan

Shruthi Narayanan has made a name for herself in the Tamil television industry, starring in popular serials such as Siragadikka Aasai, which airs on Star Vijay and streams on JioHotstar. She enjoys a strong social media following, making the impact of such a controversy even more significant. 

Meanwhile, actress Shruti Narayanan, who appeared in 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', also had to clarify on social media that she was not the person in the viral video, as many had mistakenly assumed. She issued a statement on Instagram to clear the air and distance herself from the controversy.