India, Sept. 25 -- A viral image of a still from the Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer, featuring lead actress Rukmini Vasanth with food, has been AI-regenerated to depict her with tar, referencing Bengaluru's infamous potholes.

The meme, captioned "Let's get to work", has quickly gained traction on social media, sparking laughter and praise from netizens.

The meme comes at a time when frustration over Bengaluru's pothole-laden streets is at an all-time high, as residents struggle with damaged roads during the monsoon season. It adds to a growing chorus of online and offline complaints, with many pointing out that despite ongoing city repair efforts, potholes remain a persistent problem. The timing of the post, coinciding with increased social...