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A 14-minute private video allegedly featuring Tamil actress Shruthi Narayanan has surfaced online, exposing casting couch practices in Tamil cinema. The unverified clip, purportedly leaked during an industry audition process, is spreading rapidly across (X) Twitter, Instagram, and Telegram, amassing thousands of views within hours.
While some social media users expressed outrage over potential exploitation, others questioned the video's authenticity, suggesting possible deepfake manipulation. It was not immediately ascertained if the video was original. However, social media users claimed that the actress had fallen victim to the casting couch.
The hashtag #ShruthiNarayananLeaked trended on Twitter/X, generating over 240,000 mentions. Digital platforms saw rampant sharing of download links despite content moderation efforts, with SoundCloud and GitHub emerging as unexpected distribution channels. Fact-checking initiatives by platforms like Alt News identified at least 12 manipulated versions circulating online.
Social Media Reaction:
“I feel sorry for her that her video got leaked, I feel worse for the talented women from whom women like her steals roles,” shared a user.
Likewise, another user shared, “Even after so much of awareness and everything young gen actors falling for it is so pathetic. Now almost all the sex predators in the industry would start approaching her in this way. Again real talents will be neglected.”
“Have watched the video; Looks like she was trapped. Whoever leaked the video should be exposed. They should have already exploited many. Justice to Shruthi,” shared another user.
Career Context
Shruthi Narayanan, a 24-year-old Chennai-based actress, rose through Tamil TV serials like Siragadikka Aasai before transitioning to films. Known for her digital content creation, she maintains 420K Instagram followers. Colleagues describe her as a 'dedicated professional' focused on script-driven roles rather than sensational projects. Previous audition tapes showcase her range in emotional scenes and period dramas.
Industry Reactions
Members of the Tamil film community have largely dismissed the video as fabricated content, with industry insiders labeling it 'fake news' and a violation of privacy. No official complaints have been filed with police or industry associations as of March 26, 2025. Parallels are being drawn to previous controversies involving actresses like Trisha Krishnan and Amala Paul, though those cases were confirmed hoaxes.
