Kannada actor Doddanna files Bengaluru cybercrime complaint over death hoax
Veteran Kannada actor Doddanna was shocked to see false rumors about his death spreading on social media.
The fake post, shared by an account called "Public Friend," quickly went viral and left his family, fans and the film industry worried.
Not taking it lightly, Doddanna filed a cybercrime complaint in Bengaluru to track down those behind the hoax.
Actor Doddanna says AI edited post
To clear things up, Doddanna appeared before the media to clarify that he was "alive and healthy," urging everyone not to trust random news online.
He mentioned that A.I. tools were used to edit and circulate the fake post, which really upset him and his family.
Bengaluru cyber police are now investigating the case under the IT Act and working to find out who ran the account responsible for spreading these rumors.