Bollywood star Akshay Kumar reacts strongly to the generated fake video of AI portraying him as Maharishi Valmiki, misleading and urges the media to cross-check the facts before circulating such content.
Published: September 23, 2025, 5:46pm IST
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has recently tackled growing concerns about social media and fake AI-generated videos. The actor's face was digitally changed, showing that he portrayed Maharishivar Miki in multiple viral clips, leading to widespread confusion.
On Tuesday morning, Akshay visited Instagram stories to give an explanation. He wrote, I recently came across some Aineli-equipped videos of the film trailers that show me in the role of Maharishi Valmiki. I would like to make it clear that all such videos are fake and are created using AI. ”
Why is Akshay Kumar worried about fake news?
The actor didn't just stop calling the video a fake. He expressed deep concern about how misinformation has not been checked. Emphasizing the role of news channels, Akshay said, “What's worse, some news channels have decided to pick them up as 'news' without even checking if these are real or even changing. ”
I recently came across some AI-generated videos of the film trailers that show me in the role of Maharishi Valmiki. I would like to make it clear that all such videos are fake and are created using AI. Worse, some news channels have decided to pick these up as “news.”
– Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 23, 2025
He further urged the media to act responsibly in the age of artificial intelligence, saying, “In today's age, when misleading content is produced at a very fast rate through manipulative AI, I sincerely request that the media house only validate and report the information after authenticating it.”
Is Akshay busy right now?
In the controversy, Akshay Kumar focuses on his latest release. Jolly LLB 3the third time in a much-loved courtroom comedy drama franchise. Director Subhash Kapoor's film features an ensemble cast including Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla.
Fans enjoy the film's witty courtroom drama and captivate the storyline.
Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Collection
The film got off to a strong start at the box office. According to Sacnilk Reports, Jolly LLB 3 won Rs 12.50 on the first day. The momentum was featured on the second day, with the film collecting 20 rupees, followed by 21 rupees on Sunday. However, the collection fell slightly on the fourth day, with revenues of Rs 5.50.
Within just four days, the movie managed to pull in 59 crore net at domestic box office revenuemarking it as one of the successful releases of the year so far.
Akshay Kumar has been given the success of Jolly LLB 3, but his sharp response to the fake videos generated by AI is a reminder of the growing threat of misinformation in the digital age. By speaking out, he not only revealed his position, but also strengthened the importance of accountability in media reporting.
Highlights:
- Akshay Kumar called the video generated by his AI Maharishi Valmiki.
- He urged the media house to confirm the facts before presenting them as news.
- His latest release, Jolly LLB 3, collected Rs 59 in four days at the box office.
