Veteran actor Prakash Raj, who often makes headlines for his controversial statements, has slammed those spreading his fake photo from Sangam amid Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. A picture is being widely circulated on social media platforms, showing the actor taking a holy dip. However, on Wednesday (January 29), Prakash Raj took to his official X account to inform that the photo is fake.
The Singham actor shared a screenshot of the picture, which was originally shared by a Facebook user with the caption, "Hope all his sins are forgiven and removed."
Reacting to the picture, the actor said that it is a 'shame' that people are spreading fake news during Maha Kumbh. He also mentioned in his post that he has filed a police complaint against those who shared the AI-generated photo.
"FAKE NEWS ALERT... The last resort of bigots and coward army of 'Feku Maharaj' is to stoop down and spread FAKE NEWS.. even during their Holy ceremony.. what a SHAME .. Complaint has been filed against the Jokers .. face the consequences," he wrote.
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Prakash Raj is no stranger to controversies, given his outspoken nature when it comes to sharing his political views. The renowned actor frequently finds himself entangled in such situations.
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor will be seen in films like Retro, Jana Nayagan, Father, Big Picture, Miracle, Sathuranga Vettai 2, Goodachari 2, Pen Adimai Illai, Agni Siragugal and more.
It may be noted that Bollywood celebrities like Kabir Khan, Remo D'Souza, Anupam Kher, Hema Malini and Mamta Kulkarni visited Maha Kumbh and took the holy dip.
