A viral social media post claiming that veteran Indian actor Rajinikanth has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala has been debunked as a fabrication. Fact-checking outlet BOOM Live analyzed the circulating graphic and determined that it was generated using artificial intelligence tools, rather than being an official notification from the Indian government or a report from a credible news organization.
The image, which mimicked the style of a formal news broadcast or official press release, misled social media users by presenting the appointment as a verified political development. However, there has been no such announcement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan or any official government channel regarding a change in the governorship of Kerala. The state's gubernatorial position remains unchanged, and no official records support the claim.
This incident highlights the growing prevalence of AI-generated misinformation targeting public figures in India. Experts warn that such fabricated content is increasingly being used to create confusion and spread false narratives across digital platforms. Users are advised to verify major political announcements through official government websites or established, reputable news outlets before sharing them on social media.
BOOM Live has conducted a forensic analysis confirming that the viral image claiming actor Rajinikanth was appointed as the Governor of Kerala is a fabrication. The image was identified as an AI-generated creation rather than an authentic government announcement or news report.
No corroborating trusted sources found.
Original report: BOOM Live