42 Accused in Online Abuse Campaign Against Telugu Actress

A 40-year-old Telugu actress has lodged a complaint with Cyberabad police, detailing a sustained campaign of online harassment. The distressing incidents began on December 23, shortly after she expressed support for women's freedom of choice in attire within the Telugu film industry. Following her televised remarks, the actress alleges she faced widespread defamatory commentary, including abusive language targeting her body and the dissemination of AI-generated vulgar content across various platforms.

Cyberabad cyber crime sleuths registered a criminal case on Monday against 42 accused individuals. These include prominent influencers, operators of social media handles, and media personalities. The actress stated that the harassment intensified after a Telugu actor publicly named her and her views on December 24, leading to amplified debate and targeted insults from media channels and content creators.