In 2004, a series of morphed and doctored photographs, along with claims of a video, were circulated online and via CDs. These materials were falsely attributed to Swarnamalya. Legal Action
The scandal led to a massive backlash against Swarnamalya, with several sections of the media calling for her ban from the film industry. The controversy also sparked a national debate on the objectification of women in cinema and the need for stricter norms to regulate the personal lives of celebrities.
