Man's Viral Picture With MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli Hits 7M Likes On Insta– But Is It Even Real?

The line between what is real and what is generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly blurred. With each passing day, it is becoming harder to distinguish between the two. Noting

this, a picture recently went viral on social media, which at first glance convinced netizens that it was real. However, upon closer inspection, it turned out to be AI-generated. Despite this, the post has received around 70 lakh likes (7.7 million likes) on Instagram. The image shows a man posing with cricketing legends MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, created using AI.The picture was posted on Instagram by a user with the handle @unseenfriend, an account that does not display a proper name. The post features three images: the first shows the man taking pictures with the two legends around motorcycles, the second shows the trio inside a car, and the third has them posing in front of a car.

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When this post pops up on someone’s Instagram feed, it’s easy to believe it at first glance because the images look incredibly realistic. The post was captioned: "Last night with the boyzz." Since its upload, it has gone viral, amassing over 7.7 million likes and more than 7,700 comments.The post has sparked a widespread debate on the line between reality and AI-generated content. Many netizens expressed amazement at how realistic the pictures appeared, while others noted that they could tell immediately that the images were AI creations. Despite this, the majority of viewers were initially fooled.The comment section has become a mix of reactions, ranging from sarcastic and humorous to serious and thoughtful. Netizens have shared memes, jokes, and debates about AI’s capabilities, highlighting both fascination and concern about how technology is reshaping perceptions of reality. This viral post underscores just how sophisticated AI image generation has become—and how easily it can blur the boundary between fact and fabrication online.