Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff sustained visible burn marks — consistent with powder tattooing from close-range gunfire — on his arm, according to a video shared by his team on social media on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The footage emerged days after three assailants opened fire on the actor in the Juhu area of Mumbai on 18 October, raising fresh questions about the initial police assessment that he had escaped uninjured.

What the Video Shows

The clip, uploaded by Tiger's team, offers a close-up of the inside of the actor's arm, revealing dark brown specks scattered across the skin. The marks are consistent with powder tattooing — a pattern caused by unburnt gunpowder particles embedding in the skin when a firearm is discharged in close proximity. Notably, the area shown in the video corresponds with the arm on which Tiger was observed wearing bandages during his meeting with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the aftermath of the incident.

Ayesha Shroff, the actor's mother, reshared the post on her own social media handle. Under the video, Jackie Shroff, his father, and sister Krishna commented with folded-hands emojis, while Ayesha wrote, 'God is great.'

The 18 October Firing Incident

On 18 October, three unidentified assailants allegedly fired at Tiger Shroff in the Juhu neighbourhood of Mumbai. Initial police statements indicated the actor had not sustained any physical injuries, though his driver was reported hurt. The incident drew widespread attention and prompted netizens to question why the actor was visibly bandaged if he had indeed escaped unscathed — a contradiction that Thursday's video appears to partly address.

This comes amid a broader pattern of celebrity security concerns in Mumbai, and the incident has prompted discussions about the adequacy of protection for high-profile individuals in public spaces.

Team's Warning Against Misinformation

On Tuesday, Tiger's team issued a formal statement warning of legal action against parties spreading fabricated content related to the actor. 'There are several social media pages and digital platforms circulating fabricated stories, AI-generated videos and scripted narratives, falsely attributed to Tiger. These are completely false, unauthorised and intended to mislead the public,' the statement read.

The team confirmed that Tiger has made no public comments and released no official video about the firing. They urged media outlets, digital platforms, and social media pages to 'exercise responsibility, verify information before publishing, and refrain from creating or amplifying misinformation for engagement or monetary gain.'

Public Concern and What Comes Next

The video drew significant online concern, with netizens highlighting the gap between the official injury narrative and the visible marks on the actor's arm. As the investigation into the 18 October shooting continues, authorities have yet to publicly account for the burn marks or update their earlier stance on Tiger's physical condition. The police investigation into the identity of the three assailants also remains ongoing.