Akshay Kumar paid tribute to veteran Hollywood actor Chuck Norris, following his death at the age of 86, praising him for "discipline, strength, and effortless command" on screen. Akshay wrote, "As a martial artist, watching Chuck Norris in 'Way of the Dragon', 'Missing in Action'...wasn't just entertainment...it was education." He added, "Grateful for the inspiration that shaped part of me."