The Tamil entertainment industry is in turmoil after Shruti Narayanan’s 14-minute viral video surfaced online. The casting couch phenomenon has sparked intense debates about exploitation.
The Shruthi Narayanan viral video, reportedly recorded during a private audition, has gone viral on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Telegram, accumulating thousands of views within hours of its release. However, its authenticity remains unverified, with some speculating it could be a deepfake created using AI technology.
Shruti Narayanan 14 Minute Video Truth
The leaked viral video has reignited discussions about the casting couch practices in the Tamil film industry.
While many viewers expressed outrage over the alleged exploitation depicted, others questioned the video’s authenticity, suggesting it might be AI-generated.
Fact-checking organizations have identified altered versions of the clip circulating online.
Shruthi’s Response on Controversy
In her recent X (formerly Twitter) post, she wrote,
For you guys, spreading all these contents on me it’s just a joke and fun content. But for me and my close ones this is a very hard situations for us. Especially for me it is a very difficult time and it’s a difficult situation to handle it. I’m also a girl and I also have feeling and my close ones also have feeling and you guys just make it worse and worse. I humbly request you all to not spread everything like wild fire and if it in case go see the videos for your mother or sister or girlfriend because they are also girls and they also have the same bodies like me so go and enjoy their videos
🙏🏻🙏🏻 #ShruthiNarayanan #ShruthiNarayananleaked pic.twitter.com/tRpGbQ0bsA
— Shruthi Narayanan (@iamShruthi_offc) March 28, 2025
Her recent Instagram posts include images of herself in a white and golden saree with comments disabled, fueling further curiosity among fans.
By sharing content related to AI technology, she appears to subtly address the controversy without directly engaging with it.
Industry and Public Reactions
The incident has sparked outrage across social media, with hashtags like #ShruthiNarayananLeaked trending on X with over 240,000 mentions.
While some users condemned the exploitation allegedly depicted in the video, others called for caution in accepting its authenticity at face value.
The Tamil film industry has long faced allegations of casting couch practices. Prominent figures like Sanam Shetty have previously called for investigations into such incidents to ensure actor safety.
Shruthi’s case has drawn comparisons to similar controversies involving actresses like Trisha Krishnan and Amala Paul, which were later proven false.
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