Social media is abuzz with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s fans trying to prove that it was their hero who had done the stunt first that Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has done in his forthcoming film – Mission Impossible 8 teaser, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) hangs from a plane mid-air in classic Cruise style.
Kumar’s fans claim he had done the same stunt many years ago in Khilaadi 420. The film released in 2000. They have accused Tom of copying the stunt.
Akshay fans have put up a side-by-side comparisons – From costume similarities to execution style, fans dissected every frame.
One of his fans wrote, “This is nuts. Akshay’s move wasn’t just crazy—it was iconic.” a Another tweeted, “Tom Cruise has all the budget, but Akshay had the guts. Respect to both legends.”
With Mission: Mission Impossible 8 set to release on May 23, 2025, the debate over who did it better – Akshay or Tom continues to rage on.
