Actor Akshay Kumar has issued a clarification after an AI-generated video depicting him in the role of Maharishi Valmiki went viral online. Taking to social media on Tuesday, Kumar called the video “fake and created using AI”, adding that it was concerning to see some media outlets pick it up without verification.
The actor urged media houses to exercise greater responsibility while handling digital content. “In today’s time, when misleading content is being produced at great speed through manipulative AI, I sincerely request media houses to verify and report only after authenticating the information,” he said in his post.
I have recently come across some AI-generated videos of a film trailer showing me in the role of Maharishi Valmiki. I want to clarify that all such videos are fake and created using AI. What’s worse, some news channels decide to pick these up as ‘news’ without even verifying if…
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 23, 2025
Kumar also cautioned his followers against creating or sharing AI-manipulated videos, highlighting the risks of misinformation in an era of rapidly advancing technology. His remarks underscore the growing public debate on the potential misuse of artificial intelligence in spreading fake news.
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is busy promoting his latest release, ‘Jolly LLB 3’, which has been performing strongly at the box office. The film has reportedly collected around ₹60 crore nett in just four days, reaffirming Kumar’s strong pull at the theatres.
