Veteran Kannada actor Doddanna recently reacted to a shocking social media rumor after a post falsely claimed that he had passed away.A false report began spreading online on June 12 after an AI generated poster carrying the actor’s picture was shared across social media platforms.

The post went viral and created confusion among fans and people from the industry.

Doddanna responds to the rumours

As the rumours continued to spread heavily, Doddanna chose to personally address the matter and assured everyone that he was safe and healthy.Speaking to the media about the incident, the actor shared that there was no truth in the reports claiming his death. He said he was doing well and asked people not to believe the false information circulating online.

Actor was watching television at home

Interestingly, Doddanna revealed that he was at home watching television when news of his alleged death started spreading on social media.The actor said he was surprised to learn about the rumours and quickly clarified the situation. Fans and members of the Kannada film industry strongly criticised the fake report, calling it insensitive and irresponsible.

Veteran stars work

Doddanna remains one of the most respected actors in Kannada cinema. With a career spanning more than four decades, he has appeared in over 800 films and earned appreciation for both comic and supporting roles.Some of his popular films include ‘Sangliyana’, ‘C.B.I. Shankar’, ‘Suryavamsha’, ‘Raktha Kanneeru’ and ‘Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna’.