Akshay Kumar Faces Trolls Over 'Teleprompter Acting,' Fans Laud His Skill

Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood's most disciplined stars, is facing mixed reactions online after a clip from his recent film Sarfira went viral. The actor, who is known for his meticulous approach to his craft, is being called out for allegedly reading lines off a teleprompter during scenes. Also Read: From Conflict to Culture: How the North-East is Redefining Bollywood Stories Also Read: Malayalam OTT Releases This Week: Pani, Sookshmadarshini, and More

The Viral Clip

A social media reel showed Akshay Kumar's eye line appearing off during some scenes in Sarfira. According to a user, this happened because the actor was reading from a teleprompter placed behind his co-stars. This revelation led to trolls accusing him of not memorizing his lines—a basic expectation in acting.

someone caught Akshay Kumar reading lines from the teleprompter during scenes in Sarfira, with his eyes focused there instead of looking at the faces 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Rc4xnWmLQ5

— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) January 8, 2025

Netizens Divided Over Akshay Kumar 's Technique

While many criticized him for the alleged "shortcut," others lauded his ability to seamlessly deliver dialogues despite using a teleprompter. One user remarked, "Must give it to Akshay that if you don't observe so carefully, it isn't that obvious. He has clearly mastered the art of faking it." Another wrote, "Even if he is using a teleprompter, he made it near impossible to catch. Unbelievable acting skills!" However, the trolls pointed out that such methods may compromise the authenticity of an actor’s performance, especially for someone of Akshay's stature.

Akshay Kumar ’s Recent Box Office Slump

The teleprompter debate comes amidst a challenging phase for Akshay at the box office. Films like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarfira, and Khel Khel Mein underperformed, marking a tough year for the actor. However, special appearances in Stree 2 and Singham Again offered brief relief.

Akshay Kumar 's Work front

Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his next release, Sky Force, scheduled for January 24, 2025. The film features him as an Indian Air Force officer and aims to reignite his connection with audiences.

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