Actors Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan hosted Union Home Minister Amit Shah at their Hyderabad residence on Monday, November 2, where they discussed the growing misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology in the entertainment industry. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy was also present during the meeting. The father-son duo highlighted how such technology could threaten artists’ rights, dignity and creative work.
Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi meet Amit Shah
Ram Charan later revealed that Amit Shah had responded positively to their concerns and assured them that the government would look into the challenges posed by AI and deepfake technology for artists on priority. He also expressed hope that stronger measures would be introduced to protect
those working in the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, the meeting comes as Ram Charan gears up for his next pan-India project with filmmaker Sukumar, which is tentatively being referred to as RC17. Sharing the pictures with the Union Home Minister, Ram wrote, “Honoured to meet the Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji along with my father Shri @KChiruTweets garu today. I’m encouraged by his understanding and positive response to our concerns about the growing misuse of AI and deepfake technologies and the serious impact they have on artists and our industry. His assurance that the Government will examine the matter urgently and work towards stronger safeguards and strict action against such misuse is truly encouraging. Grateful for his time, understanding and support.”
Honoured to meet the Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji along with my father Shri @KChiruTweets garu today.
I’m encouraged by his understanding and positive response to our concerns about the growing misuse of AI and deepfake technologies and the serious impact they have on artists and our industry.
His assurance that the Government will examine the matter urgently and work towards stronger safeguards and strict action against such misuse is truly encouraging.
Grateful for his time, understanding and support.
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) November 2, 2026
Chiranjeevi also took to his X handle and shared a long note after meeting Amit Shah. His post read, “It was a privilege to meet the Honourable Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah Ji, today. I shared my deep concerns about the misuse of AI and deepfake technologies, which pose a serious threat to artists’ rights, dignity and creative content. He heard our concerns with great understanding and assured us that the Government would examine the matter urgently and work towards introducing stronger safeguards and strict penalties. He also advised us to submit a written representation and entrusted Shri @kishanreddybjp Garu with coordinating the matter. This is an encouraging step for the film fraternity. I am grateful for his assurance and hopeful that meaningful protections will be put in place soon.”
It was a privilege to meet the Honourable Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah Ji, today. I shared my deep concerns about the misuse of AI and deepfake technologies, which pose a serious threat to artists’ rights, dignity and creative content.
He heard our concerns with great understanding and assured us that the Government would examine the matter urgently and work towards introducing stronger safeguards and strict penalties. He also advised us to submit a written representation and entrusted Shri @kishanreddybjp Garu with coordinating the matter.
This is an encouraging step for the film fraternity. I am grateful for his assurance and hopeful that meaningful protections will be put in place soon.
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) November 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Ram Charan is set to collaborate with director Sukumar for the second time after their successful outing with Rangasthalam. Their upcoming film, tentatively titled RC17, was formally launched with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on Sunday.
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