Akshay Kumar is set to return to OTT and television with his upcoming show Wheel of Fortune. The latest advertisement for the show has been officially released, drawing mixed reactions from viewers and fans across social media platforms.
Many Akshay Kumar fans expressed disappointment after watching the ad. They felt uncomfortable with visuals showing the actor being pushed around and mistreated before eventually being portrayed as a wealthy man.
One social media user criticised Akshay Kumar for accepting such commercials and roles. The user argued that portraying him as inferior or helpless in front of supporting actors damages his image as a superstar.
The user further stated that such forced humbleness does not attract audiences and instead comes across as people pleasing. According to them, it weakens the powerful screen presence that fans expect from a star of his stature.
Several users compared Akshay Kumar with top stars like Rajinikanth, Prabhas, Shah Rukh Khan, and others. They felt these actors would never agree to roles or ads where they are manhandled by side characters.
Fans also voiced frustration over Akshay Kumar’s recent script choices. Many said they would prefer to see him in darker and more thrilling roles instead of remakes, sequels, and what they see as outdated OTT formats.
Some fans believe he is taking up projects mainly for quick money, even if they lack long term impact. This, they feel, has affected the excitement around his recent releases.
Akshay Kumar will be hosting Wheel of Fortune, an Indian adaptation of a globally successful game show format. The show has been a hit in several countries, and India has now adopted the popular concept.
You should be ashamed Akshay Kumar. You’re a superstar, yet you’re getting kicked in this ad by any aira gaira actor. This kind of humbleness never attracts audience, it looks like people pleasing. Don’t be so humble. Nobody likes humbleness in today’s time. https://t.co/9H0o9VVMPz
— ✍ (@immortalkhiladi) December 20, 2025
True sometimes he forgets that he is a superstar he starts behaving like arvind kejriwal in the name of humbleness. If u ask me what is the difference between srk and akshay i wiuld say the aura which srk still maintains… he would never agree to a script like this.
— The Coffee Shifu (@thecoffeeshifu) December 20, 2025
@akshaykumar sir audience wants to see u in alpha male and dominant roles and not in humble roles @mrsfunnybones
— rocky (@Rishabh66521611) December 20, 2025
Agree
Jyada hi humble ho jata hai har wakt …
Hero ho screen me dominance hona chahiye .
Faltu Remakes sign kar rahe , below star standard ke ads ko green light kar rahe
Shame @akshaykumar— G.K BhoothBangla April2026 (@Kforkhiladi) December 20, 2025
