After noticing the damage marks on Saif Ali Khan's neck, Reddit was persuaded that it wasn't a publicity stunt: "He might have passed away."

During Saif Ali Khan's first public appearance following a knife attack at his Mumbai home, fans notice injuries on his neck.

Saif Ali Khan appeared in public for the first time since the stabbing incident on Monday at a Netflix event in Mumbai. Photos and a video of the actor appeared online. Fans have been defending the actor against the criticism for his quick recovery after seeing his neck injury in one of the pictures.

Reddit stands up for Saif
A few close-ups of Saif Ali Khan from the Netflix event were posted by a Reddit user, revealing the actor's neck ailment. "Doesn't look like a'marketing stunt' to me," the caption said.In the comment section, Saif's supporters stood up for him. One of the responses read, "It’s laughable to me that people can stoop this low and call it a ‘publicity stunt’, along with the insensitive jokes—goddamn." "What a dangerous place," said another. It would have been easy for him to die. Another wrote, "This doesn’t look fake or minor!" with concern. "Those are some very long cuts," said another fan. He was fortunate that they weren't too deep.

How did Saif Ali Khan fare?
When an assailant attacked Saif during a break-in at his Mumbai residence on January 16, he was stabbed numerous times. He was then brought to Lilavati Hospital, where he had several procedures. The actor was afflicted with six wounds.Dr. Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital, told HT that these included one on the neck and one close to the spine. The actor underwent two procedures.

On January 21, Saif was seen waving at the photographers as he entered his home after being released from the hospital. The actor's neck was bandaged, and his hand was in a cast. A number of politicians and social media users questioned the actor's speedy recovery and the veracity of the incident shortly after his release. Some even referred to it as a "PR stunt."

Saif Ali Khan's next film
Saif's upcoming project is the Netflix movie The Jewel Thief. Jaideep Ahlawat plays a significant role in the movie, which also marks Siddharth Anand's OTT debut. A powerful crime lord employs a jewel thief to take the African Red Sun, the most elusive diamond in the world, according to the summary of The Jewel Thief.Then, his well-thought-out heist takes a crazy detour. This high-stakes race is a lethal game of deceit and treachery, filled with chaos, turns, and unexpected alliances. The movie's precise release date has not yet been disclosed.