Movie Artists Association (MAA) president Manchu Vishnu has revealed that they are collecting details of social media accounts and networks that are spreading deepfake videos and negativity targeting the Telugu film industry. He warned that legal action will be taken against those involved in such actions. He called on all key sectors of the industry to work together for a permanent solution to this problem.

Responding to the recent AI deepfake video incident that came to light, Manchu Vishnu said that this should not be considered a problem of one or two people, but a warning to the entire industry. Referring to hero Ram Pothineni's comments, he said, "They have no face, that is why they have no fear," and that in order to curb such people, there should be a discussion on linking online accounts with Aadhaar. He suggested that this would increase accountability online.

Vishnu criticized that some actors are creating fake accounts in the form of fan pages with their photos and spreading hatred and misinformation through them. He said that some of this negativity is coming from within the industry. He clarified that 'Maa' is collecting complete information on such accounts and organized networks and will take legal action with appropriate evidence.

Vishnu stressed the need to create a strong and permanent system to deal with deepfakes, cyberbullying and deliberate negative campaigns against films. For this, he asked the representatives of the Telugu Film Chamber, the Producers' Council and 'Maa' to meet immediately. He clarified that it is natural for a film to be criticized, but it is completely unacceptable to systematically attack it with the intention of damaging it before its release.