singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi Sripaada has become the latest celebrity victim of severe online abuse, confirming that miscreants circulated a morphed nude photograph of her across social media platforms. The incident, which came to light after Chinmayi herself shared the fake image on December 10, highlights the escalating use of digital tools to maliciously target women in the public eye. The singer has been vocal about the persistent online problems she faces, prompting her to take official action.
Official Complaint Filed with Hyderabad Police
In a necessary step to combat the perpetrators, Chinmayi Sripaada has filed a formal complaint with the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner. This action follows a recent trend of celebrities, including actress Ramya, reporting severe online abuse to law enforcement, which in some cases has led to arrests. Chinmayi's move seeks to initiate a similar legal consequence against the abusers. While expressing uncertainty about the effectiveness of legal action, she stated, "I have informed the police about the fake photo issues."
I got a morphed image from a page today and tagged the cops - whether legal action happen will happen or not is not the issue
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) December 10, 2025
But I made this video for girls and their families to safeguard against the ‘Lanja Munda’ spewing people here who have been paid to do this for the past… pic.twitter.com/unjeJANNHP
Abuse Intensified After Husband’s Mangalsutra Comment
Chinmayi explained that the recent surge in targeted hatred and trolling against her and her family began several weeks ago, specifically after her husband, producer-actor Rahul Ravindran, made a public comment regarding the mangalsutra. Rahul had asserted the "wife's freedom" to choose whether or not to wear the sacred thread, a statement that drew sharp criticism from conservative groups online. Chinmayi alleges that since this comment, the harassment has been financially motivated, stating, "Some people have been paid to harass our family for the last 8-10 weeks."
Death Threats and Technology Misused Against Family
The singer detailed the horrific extent of the abuse, revealing that the harassment quickly escalated beyond simple trolling into direct threats. "I have been abused. My children have been threatened with death," she disclosed sadly. She also cited appalling comments suggesting that women who reject traditional views should not have children, and if they do, those children should die—comments that, shockingly, some online users found humorous. This level of vitriol underscores the dark side of anonymity afforded by social media.
Technology Used as a Weapon to Silence Women
Chinmayi believes she has been targeted ever since she spoke out against the harassment of a lyricist, suggesting the abuse is politically or socially motivated. She alleged that "a lot of people have abused me. They have been paid by political groups." Drawing a parallel to historical misogyny, she argued that the use of morphed images is a modern version of age-old tactics: "Earlier, men used to call women witches and prostitutes. If they want a woman and don't get her, they spread rumors about her." She warned that technology is becoming a potent weapon used by men "to push us out of public places" and predicted that such "problems will become very common" as digital power is utilized to harass women they dislike.
