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Khushbu has worked with almost all leading actors of her era, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, and Mammootty.

A highly popular musical comedy with Dileep.

Social media platforms have inadvertently become the primary engines for the spread of deepfake content. The speed and anonymity they offer allow fabricated videos to go viral within hours, often before the victim is even aware of the attack. In one instance, a manipulated video, once uploaded, reached thousands of views across Twitter (X), Instagram, and Telegram in a very short span, with the hashtag related to the incident garnering over 240,000 mentions. This rapid dissemination creates a "trial by social media" where the victim's denial is often drowned out by sensationalism and speculation. The 2026 IT Rules aim to combat this by mandating platforms to remove flagged unlawful content within three hours and explicit content within two hours, a drastic reduction from the previous 36-hour window.

The fight against malicious deepfakes is an ongoing battle that requires a multi-pronged approach. While the new 2026 IT rules are a monumental step forward, their effectiveness will depend on swift enforcement by authorities and proactive cooperation from social media platforms. For the public, the most powerful tool is awareness. Before sharing a sensational video, take a moment to question its authenticity. By refusing to engage with or spread unverified content, we can collectively reduce the incentive for creating such malicious fabrications and protect the dignity of individuals in the public eye. The digital world may be synthetic, but the harm it causes is very real.