R Madhavan once opened up about falling victim to a convincing deepfake video featuring football star Cristiano Ronaldo praising cricketer Virat Kohli. The mix-up only came to light when actress Anushka Sharma alerted him to the video’s AI-generated nature.
Mistakenly shared AI-generated video
When asked if he had ever been scammed, Madhavan told Zee TV ME that he saw a video of Cristiano Ronaldo praising Virat Kohli, which he believed was genuine. He shared that the video showed Ronaldo admiring Kohli’s batting and calling him a legend. Proudly, Madhavan forwarded the clip and even posted it on Instagram—only to later receive a message from Anushka Sharma warning him that it was a fake, created using AI.
Lesson in verifying information
The actor admitted he felt embarrassed but understood the importance of being cautious before sharing information. He explained that even someone like him, who considers himself aware, was easily fooled. After Anushka pointed out the video’s flaws, he realized the seriousness of the issue and emphasized the need to verify the credibility of anything before forwarding it.
Latest Projects
On the professional front, R Madhavan was last seen in Aap Jaisa Koi, which also starred Fatima Sana Shaikh. Before that, he appeared in Test alongside Nayanthara and Siddharth.He was also part of Hisaab Barabar, directed by Ashwni Dhir. The film, featuring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari, premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India in November 2024. The story follows a railway ticket checker who uncovers systemic corruption after noticing small irregularities in bank transactions.
