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Toxic actress Rukmini Vasanth confirms Malayalam debut with Nivin Pauly’s NP51: ‘Finding yourself in a place…’

Toxic actress Rukmini Vasanth confirms Malayalam debut with Nivin Pauly’s NP51: ‘Finding yourself in a place…’

After the success of Kantara: Chapter 1, actress Rukmini Vasanth is all set to make her Malayalam cinema debut with Nivin Pauly’s NP51. The official confirmation was shared by the actress on her social media handle. Rukmini Vasanth confirms Malayalam debut with Nivin Pauly’s NP51 Taking to her social media platform, Rukmini Vasanth said, “And so it begins. NP51. There’s something very special about finding yourself in a place you’ve admired from afar for so long. To now be a small part of it feels like a very special first for me. So grateful for this one.” Here’s the post: The upcoming film is being bankrolled by filmmaker Martin Prakkat and Nivin Pauly under the banners of Martin Prakkat Films and Pauly Jr Pictures, with the official pooja ceremony already completed. The project will be helmed by debutant Nashid Famy, who previously worked as a writer on the Vipin Das directorial Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. In an earlier interview with Pinkvilla, Rukmini herself had revealed how she used to enjoy Malayalam cinema as a …

Rukmini Vasanth Gets Candid About Her Toxic Journey, Calls Yash A “Collaborator”

Rukmini Vasanth Gets Candid About Her Toxic Journey, Calls Yash A “Collaborator”

Rukmini Vasanth & Yash Toxic (Photo Credit: Instagram) The much-awaited trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was unveiled at a grand trailer launch, offering audiences their first glimpse into the film’s high-octane world of action, crime, romance, and betrayal. Amid the explosive visuals and larger-than-life scale, Rukmini Vasanth’s words for director Geetu Mohandas and Rocking Star Yash emerged as one of the evening’s most memorable moments. Rukmini Vasanth On Geetu Mohandas For Guiding Her Through Mellisa Taking the stage, Rukmini, who plays the enigmatic Mellisa in the film, expressed her gratitude to Geetu Mohandas for guiding her through the character’s complexities and pushing her to explore new dimensions as an actor. She said, “I would like to thank Geetu Mohandas, the indomitable director. Thank you for being a constant presence, for holding my hand through this film and this complex character. Thank you for never letting go. You constantly pushed me to go further and demanded more. I’ve learnt so much and I’m so grateful.” Rukmini Vasanth Steps Into A Striking New Avatar …

Rukmini Vasanth Eyes A Hat-Trick Of 50 Crore Net Openers With Toxic & Dragon

Rukmini Vasanth Eyes A Hat-Trick Of 50 Crore Net Openers With Toxic & Dragon

Box Office: Rukmini Vasanth Eyes Three Consecutive 50 Crore Net Openers With Toxic & Dragon ( Photo Credit – Facebook; YouTube ) The grand success of Kantara Chapter 1 has brought Rukmini Vasanth into the limelight. Besides her beauty, the actress has made a good impression with her acting chops. Up next, she’ll be seen in two magnum opuses, Toxic and Dragon, and fans are excited to see what’s new she’ll be offering. Even at the Indian box office, she’s looking forward to achieving some really big milestones with the two upcoming biggies. Rukmini Vasanth delivered her first 50 crore opener with Kantara Chapter 1 With Kantara Chapter 1, Rukmini has become a known face across India. She played a crucial role in the film and was praised for her performance. Apart from earning critical acclaim, the Kannada biggie also helped her commercially, delivering a major box-office grosser. Speaking about the opening day collection, the film became her 50 crore opener at the Indian box office, earning a solid 61.85 crore net on day 1. A hat-trick of 50 …

Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Bengaluru Cyber Police arrest three accused for creating AI-generated morphed photos

Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Bengaluru Cyber Police arrest three accused for creating AI-generated morphed photos

The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated fake content targeting actor Rukmini Vasanth. The action comes after the actor filed a complaint over manipulated images and videos of her that were being circulated online without her permission. Indian actress Rukmini Vasanth attends the Indian National Cine Academy Awards in Mumbai on April 16, 2026. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) Rukmini, one of the rising stars of Kannada cinema known for films such as Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and Kantara: Chapter 1, approached authorities after discovering objectionable AI-generated visuals being shared across social media platforms. Rukmini recently became the target of AI misuse after morphed images and videos of her in a bikini began circulating online, with false claims that they were taken from a film shoot. According to her complaint, the content was defamatory in nature and had a serious impact on her privacy and personal well-being. Three accused arrested in the case According to an NDTV report, the three accused have been identified as Ravikumar …

Rukmini Vasanth files cybercrime complaint over her AI-generated images; raises alarm: ‘Girls will face problems’

Rukmini Vasanth files cybercrime complaint over her AI-generated images; raises alarm: ‘Girls will face problems’

Actor Rukmini Vasanth recently fell prey to AI when someone generated pictures and videos of her in a bikini, claiming it was from a film shoot. However, on Saturday, the actor called out the misuse of AI. Later that day, on the sidelines of an event, the actor told the press that she had filed a cybercrime complaint and hoped for a resolution. Rukmini Vasanth has spoken up against the misuse of AI after falling prey to it. Rukmini Vasanth says many more girls will face issues with AI On Saturday evening, Rukmini attended an event at Avantra in Bengaluru to launch a saree collection. When a media personnel asked her about her AI-generated images, she first replied, “Do you have an Instagram or Twitter account? I have posted a statement there, so you can read the same.” When she was asked if she filed a complaint, she replied, “I have just filed the police complaint. So, I have full faith that our cybercrime department will look into it. Not just actresses, this happens to …

Kantara actor Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated bikini images, vows legal action | Regional News

Kantara actor Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated bikini images, vows legal action | Regional News

4 min readHyderabadUpdated: May 23, 2026 03:24 PM IST Actor Rukmini Vasanth has reacted to viral images circulating online that falsely claimed to show her in a bikini photoshoot, clarifying that the visuals were AI-generated and “entirely fake and fabricated.” The images began spreading across X, Instagram and Facebook on Friday evening, with several accounts presenting them as genuine. A video also surfaced showing a woman resembling the actor near a swimming pool alongside what appeared to be a camera crew, lending the manipulated content a misleading sense of authenticity. Many users believed the images were real. Many others flagged them as suspicious. By Saturday morning, Rukmini Vasanth issued a statement, clarifying about the images, “My team and I have come across certain AI-generated images being circulated online claiming to be me,” she wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram story. “I want to state clearly that these images are entirely fake and fabricated. The creation and circulation of such manipulated content is deeply irresponsible and a serious violation of privacy. We are taking …

Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated images, mulls legal action: ‘A serious violation of privacy’

Rukmini Vasanth calls out fake AI-generated images, mulls legal action: ‘A serious violation of privacy’

Kantara Chapter 1 actor Rukmini Vasanth has become the latest celebrity to be targeted by the dark side of AI, after fake images falsely claiming to feature the actor began circulating online. Condemning the spread of morphed content, the actor has decided to take strict action against those responsible. This is not the first time that Rukmini Vasanth has spoken out against online scams and the misuse of her identity. Rukmini Vasanth issues a warning On Saturday, Rukmini took to her account on X, formerly known as Twitter, to warn people about the AI-generated content, saying she is planning to initiate necessary legal and cybercrime action. “My team and I have come across certain AI-generated images being circulated online claiming to be me. I want to state clearly that these images are entirely fake and fabricated. The creation and circulation of such manipulated content is deeply irresponsible and a serious violation of privacy,” Rukmini wrote in the note posted on her account. The actor added, “We are taking this matter seriously and initiating the necessary …

Rishab Shetty signals rift between Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty? Actor unfollows co-stars after Kantara makers

Rishab Shetty signals rift between Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty? Actor unfollows co-stars after Kantara makers

Rishab Shetty was last seen in a lead role in the film Kantara: Chapter 1, which he also directed. However, the actor is now making headlines after he allegedly unfollowed his former co-stars on social media. Did Rishab Shetty unfollow Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty? According to recent reports, even shared by Bangalore Times, Rishab Shetty has unfollowed his former co-stars Rukmini Vasanth and Raj B Shetty on Instagram. The actor-director’s following list no longer shows their names, indicating a possible tension between him and his co-actors. This report surfaced at a time when the actor had also unfollowed the Kantara makers and the production company Hombale Films on Instagram. However, it remains unclear whether there is any rift between them or if it was simply a routine unfollow without any specific reason. While Rishab had unfollowed Hombale Films, he continues to follow its head, Vijay Kiragandur, on social media. Rishab Shetty’s previous film Rishab Shetty was last seen in a lead role in Kantara: Chapter 1. Directed by Shetty himself, the film is …

Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Ranganath Back Sapthami Gowda After She Calls Out Inappropriate Pap Angles | Regional Cinema News

Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Ranganath Back Sapthami Gowda After She Calls Out Inappropriate Pap Angles | Regional Cinema News

Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 07:56 IST Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Ranganath, and Divya Spandana have extended their support to Sapthami Gowda. News18 On March 3, actress Sapthami Gowda took to social media to call out paparazzi for “deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles” of women in the industry. Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Ranganath, and Divya Spandana have now extended their support. They reposted the strong note shared by Sapthami. Actresses come out in support of Sapthami Gowda Kannada actor Rukmini Vasanth and Divya Spandana re-posted the statement on their Instagram stories. Reposting the same note, Ashika Ranganath wrote, “Let’s normalise respect – not violation. Deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles are disrespectful and unacceptable.” In her slamming note, Sapthami called out the ‘unacceptable’ behaviour by the paparazzi. She spoke about the inappropriate video angles of female actors shot at public events. She even asked the paps to focus on the work and not the bodies. Her note read, “As women in the film industry, we stand together in addressing a recurring issue. Repeatedly, videos and photographs of female actors …

Rukmini Vasanth and Ashika Ranganath support Sapthami Gowda after she slams ‘deliberate zoom-ins’ of female artists

Rukmini Vasanth and Ashika Ranganath support Sapthami Gowda after she slams ‘deliberate zoom-ins’ of female artists

After Sapthami Gowda wrote a note against “deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles” of women by photographers in the film industry, Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Ranganath and Divya Spandana extended their support. Taking to their Instagram Stories, they shared the note. Rukmini Vasanth and Ashika Ranganath supported Sapthami Gowda. Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Ranganath, Divya Spandana supported Sapthami Gowda Kannada actor Rukmini Vasanth and Divya Spandana re-posted the statement on their social media platforms. Resharing the same, actor Ashika Ranganath wrote, “Let’s normalise respect – not violation. Deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles are disrespectful and unacceptable.” What did Sapthami say about female celebs getting clicked from behind In a strong-worded Instagram post, Sapthami called out disrespectful videos and photographs of female actors captured at public events, stating that such content violent their dignity and must not be tolerated. “As women in the film industry, we stand together in addressing a recurring issue. Repeatedly, videos and photographs of female actors at public events are shot and circulated from inappropriate angles, with unnecessary zooms that focus on our bodies rather …