VD Satheesan AI dance video restricted by Meta in India after going viral

Meta restricted access in India to a viral AI-generated video showing Keralam Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan dancing with electricity board officials, following a notice from the Government of India. The video, created by ‘aikavala’ on Instagram, amassed 1.78 crore views. Before the restriction, Chief Minister Satheesan had publicly acknowledged and appreciated the clip at a Kerala High Court eventThe creators announced the regional block after receiving a notification from Meta citing a government notice, though the exact reason from authorities has not been detailed.

Source: The Hindu September 14, 2026 16:39 UTC