Oviya Filed A Complaint To Address Her Viral Video That Compromised Her Dignity
Oviya, aka Helen Nelson, is an Indian actress best known for appearing in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Recently, she has been in the spotlight for her 17-second viral video and filed a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner to address the issue.
Highlights
- Oviya’s 17-second video that surfaced on social media kept her in a compromising position, and fans claim it might be a deepfake.
- She hasn’t made any official statement but responded humorously to numerous users who harassed her on Instagram posts.
- Her Tamil-language film Raja Bheema is yet to be announced, and she is currently filming Sambhavam.
Helen Nelson began acting in 2007, appearing as Susanna in the Malayalam-language thriller Kangaroo and Meera in Puthiya Mukham.
Director Sargunam saw her picture online and cast her in the leading female role of Maheswari in the 2010 Tamil-language romantic comedy Kalavani.
Hindustan Times praised her village-based schoolgirl performance in Kalavani, and The Hindu’s reviewer stated that she looks cute and emotes well.
Her work was prioritized in Tamil films, but her acting career declined after 2014 when she was offered glamorous roles in low-profile films.
Moreover, she appeared in the reality series Bigg Boss Tamil 1 in 2017 but quit it on medical grounds.
Oviya 17 Second Viral Video Caused Significant Controversy
Oviya’s 17-second video went viral on social media, which allegedly featured her in a compromising position.
Netizens speculate it was Oviya because of her right upper arm tattoo. However, most of her fans claim the video might be a deepfake.
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Oviya hasn’t made any official statement but responded to numerous users who harassed her on Instagram posts.
Netizens discussed the scandalous video on her social media posts, and she stated, “Let them talk more.”
Similarly, she replied, “Let it be a mystery,” to one of her fans who hoped it wasn’t her and was upset by the leaks.
The Indian actress humorously acknowledged the situation, addressing her fans and critics on social media.
She has also filed a complaint with the authorities regarding the leaked MMS footage scandal to protect her dignity and privacy. Her manager expressed,
It is a morphed video made by someone who wanted to tarnish Oviya’s name. She has taken the matter to the police commissioner and will take necessary legal action against the culprit. It is a sensitive issue, so I can’t reveal such details.
Her legal action highlights the seriousness of the issue and reminds us how women are still targeted online despite outrage about violence against women.
She advocates for herself and raises awareness of the need to protect everyone against privacy violations.
Nonetheless, Oviya is filming a Tamil-language film, Sambhavam, and her Raja Bheema film is yet to be announced.
Additional Information
- 33 year-old Oviya was born in Thrissur, Kerala, India, on April 29, 1991.
- She was born in a Syrian Christian family and attended Vimala College for a BA in Functional English.
- She won the Edison Award for Best Rising Star Female in 2012.
- The Indian actress has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2024.
