Sreeleela speaks out against deepfake abuse as Payal Gaming controversy draws attention

Highlights

• Sreeleela condemns the circulation of fabricated deepfake content targeting women
• Her message gains traction amid Payal Gaming’s viral “Dubai MMS” controversy
• Payal Gaming denies the clip and confirms legal action

A growing problem in the spotlight

Celebrities and online creators continue to face a surge in realistic deepfakes, many of them explicit and created without consent. Public figures including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sreeleela, and popular YouTuber Payal Gaming have all been targeted in recent months.

The issue resurfaces this week as Payal Gaming trends online over a so-called “Dubai MMS” clip, which claims to show her in an explicit video. The footage, around one minute and 20 seconds long, spreads rapidly across platforms before being flagged as fabricated.

Sreeleela’s message on fabricated content

On December 17, 2025, Sreeleela shares an emotional message on Instagram, urging users not to support what she calls “AI-generated nonsense.” She describes such content as disturbing and harmful, especially when used to shame and defame women.

The actress says her post speaks not only for herself but also for colleagues facing similar attacks. She stresses that women in the entertainment industry deserve safety and dignity, regardless of their profession, and thanks supporters who alerted her to harmful material circulating online.

Sreeleela also notes that the issue is being taken seriously and confirms that authorities are now involved.

The Payal Gaming controversy explained

The controversy around Payal Gaming centers on a video circulated on X, Telegram, and Instagram, falsely claiming to feature her during a trip to Dubai. The clip surfaces shortly after Payal gains widespread attention during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Australia semi-final in Dubai.

Multiple fact-checks by media outlets and digital analysts identify the video as a deepfake or recycled footage of another individual. Experts say the narrative appears to be a targeted attempt to capitalize on Payal’s sudden visibility and redirect users to phishing links or malicious content.

Legal action and a wider warning

On the same day as Sreeleela’s post, Payal Gaming issues a statement on Instagram, calling the situation “deeply hurtful and dehumanizing.” She confirms that the person shown in the clip is not her and says she plans to pursue legal action against those spreading the fabricated material.

Together, the two incidents underline how quickly manipulated content can spread—and how public figures are increasingly using their platforms to call for accountability and restraint online.