Delhi High Court Halts AI Film over Unauthorised Use of Pawan Kalyan’s Son Akira Nandan’s Identity

The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte interim injunction restraining the release and circulation of an AI-generated film that allegedly misused the name, image, voice, and persona of Akira Nandan, son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, without consent.

The Court barred the creators and unidentified infringers from producing or sharing AI or deepfake content, including the film “AI Love Story”.

Observing prima facie violation of personality, publicity, and privacy rights, the Court held that unauthorised AI-based exploitation of an individual’s identity can cause irreparable harm and directed digital platforms to take down infringing content.

[Akira Nandan v. Sambawaami Studios]