Sreeleela urges people to stop misusing AI to target women

Actress Sreeleela has taken a strong stand against the misuse of AI-generated content, particularly content that targets women professionals in the film and art industries. She stressed that while technology can be a powerful tool, there is a clear line between using it responsibly and abusing it for harmful purposes.

Sreeleela shared a detailed note on Instagram, appealing to social media users to refrain from supporting AI-generated content that demeans or targets actresses and women in cinema. She emphasized the need for accountability and sensitivity in the digital space.

In her post, she wrote, “I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support AI-generated nonsense. There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it, in my opinion.”

She further reminded users that every woman is someone’s daughter or sister and deserves dignity and respect. Sreeleela noted that actresses choose to work in the film industry with the hope of being part of a safe and protected environment. She also revealed that she became aware of the growing misuse of AI-generated images targeting actresses only recently, due to her demanding work schedule.

Urging collective action, Sreeleela called on everyone to stand by artists and women facing online abuse.

Here is Sreeleela’s full statement against the misuse of AI-generated content:

“I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support Al-generated nonsense. There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it, in my opinion.

Every girl out there is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, or colleague, even if she chooses art as one of her professions. We wish to be part of an industry that spreads joy, with the confidence that we are in a protected environment.

I have been unaware of many things happening online due to my schedule, and I thank my well-wishers for bringing this to my notice. I have always taken things with a pinch of salt and lived in my own world, but this is deeply disturbing and devastating. I also see my fellow colleagues going through the same and am reaching out on behalf of everyone.

With grace and dignity, and with trust in my audience, I ask you to please stand by us. The authorities will be taking it over from here. – Sreeleela”

On the professional front, Sreeleela has a packed lineup in 2026, beginning with her Tamil debut “Parasakthi,” which is slated for a theatrical release on January 14, 2026.