Social media has become indispensable for actresses and celebrities. but for many actresses, it has also turned into a breeding ground for trolling, abuse and deepfake content. Instead of suffering in silence, a growing number of actresses are pushing back—either by ignoring the negativity, taking a digital break or seeking legal action.
Actress Surekha Vani recently made it clear that online criticism no longer affects her. “Earlier, I used to feel bad after reading negative comments. Now I know who I am, and that’s enough. What I post and how I present myself are my choices,” she said.
Actress Anupama Parameswaran shared a similar outlook at an event, insisting that social media is her personal space. “It’s my Instagram account. I decide what to post. People don’t know my life, so their opinions don’t define me,” she remarked.
Others have chosen to distance themselves from the online world altogether. Aishwarya Lekshmi has said she has no intention of returning to social media, while Anushka Shetty recently announced a temporary digital detox, saying she wanted to reconnect with life beyond the screen.
For some, however, silence is no longer an option. Actress Eesha Rebba recently approached the police after being subjected to obscene and defamatory online comments. Earlier, Anasuya Bharadwaj filed complaints against 42 individuals, including social media influencers, YouTube channels and others, accusing them of online harassment, criminal intimidation, defamation and the circulation of morphed and AI-generated explicit content. .
Famed writer Kona Venkat believes this growing confidence among actresses is a healthy sign. “They are no longer allowing trolls to control their lives. Ignoring negativity is important, but those who cross the line must face legal consequences. I would like to pat actresses who are on social media and give it back to trolls ” he says.
He also cautions that the rise of AI-generated deepfakes has made online harassment more dangerous than ever. “Actresses should not hesitate to move the courts against deepfake videos. Strong legal action by celebrities will send a clear message that online abuse and character assassination will not be tolerated,” he concludes.
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