Have you ever noticed how some Reels on Instagram rack up millions of views—sometimes 97 million or more? These viral Reels don’t just happen randomly. Behind them is a trending idea, smart editing, and often a touch of AI magic.
If you want your videos or Reels to go viral the same way, then stop worrying. In this blog, we’ll show you a step-by-step guide on how to make explosive Reels featuring your favorite actors in quirky, middle-class settings—funny, unique, and totally attention-grabbing—helping you rake in thousands (or millions!) of views.
Love the idea of watching famous actors living middle-class lives—like Akshay Kumar milking a cow or Salman Khan collecting firewood in a village? Then this guide is made for you.
Table of Contents
1. Why Focus on Viral Trends?
Every week, Instagram witnesses a new trend. Sometimes it’s actors shown living in rural settings, sometimes as middle-class family members. Watching big stars in ordinary, even silly roles grabs everyone’s attention.

Imagine the shock value:
“Why is Akshay Kumar milking a cow?”
These are the Reels people keep watching, sharing, and talking about. And your profile? It can skyrocket overnight.
2. Identifying Trending Actor-Based Content & Turning It Into Reels
Start by searching for Reels that have already gone viral, particularly ones where actors are seen doing daily-life activities, such as:
- Akshay Kumar milking a cow
- A celebrity pumping water from a hand pump
- An actor picking up firewood
- A famous face sweeping a courtyard



These examples will give you inspiration and a clear idea of what kind of fun, quirky, or “massy” Reel to create.
3. Taking Screenshots: The First Step
Once you find a video or Reel that has the visual you need:
- Play it on your mobile or desktop
- Pause at the frame that clearly shows the actor’s face or action
- Take a screenshot
- Capture at least 2-3 clear shots of different actors you plan to feature

4. Using ChatGPT and AI Tools Effectively
Now comes the real magic—AI tools. They allow you to place your chosen actor in any situation you imagine.
4.1 Importing Images into ChatGPT
If you have the ChatGPT app on your phone, open it. Otherwise:
- Visit https://chat.openai.com
- Click on “New Chat”
- Use the “Attach” button to upload the screenshots you’ve taken

4.2 AI Prompts and Prompting Tips
To generate the right image, include a specific prompt alongside the uploaded image. Here’s a format:
Prompt Template:
Create an image of [actor name] doing [activity], dressed in a [type of outfit], in [setting].
Example:
“I want to generate AI images where a man or woman are shown doing similar like attached image, based on image, give me a separate, highly detailed prompt of around 90 words, styled to match the realism, background, and outfit seen. Focus on natural lighting, muscular fat male and cinematic depth in vertical portrait format.”
Paste this in and send it. ChatGPT will return a unique result, and sometimes even better prompt suggestions.
5. Image Generation in Whisk: Complete Process
Now it’s time to generate your images using Whisk—an AI tool accessible primarily in the U.S.
Steps:
- Connect to a VPN (choose a US server using ProtonVPN, Windscribe, etc.)
- Open https://labs.google/fx (corrected proxy site link)
- Go to Whisk > Enter Tools
- Inside the Image Generator tool:
- Click on “Add Image”
- Upload the actor image under Subject
- Paste the prompt in the Prompt box
- Choose Aspect Ratio: Portrait (ideal for Reels)
- Click Generate
- Click on “Add Image”


In seconds, you’ll get high-quality, AI-generated images of your actors in custom scenes.

6. Why and When You Need a VPN
Tools like Whisk are geo-restricted outside the US. That’s where a VPN helps:

- Connect to a US server using ProtonVPN, Windscribe, etc.
- Use Incognito Mode in Chrome to avoid cookie issues
- Avoid sketchy free VPNs—they’re often unreliable or insecure
7. Best AI Website for Face Swap
If the generated image doesn’t clearly show your actor’s face, use https://aifaceswap.io to swap it accurately.

Steps:
- Go to https://aifaceswap.io
- Click Start Face Swap
- Upload two files:
- The Whisk-generated image (body image)
- A close-up of the actor’s face
- The Whisk-generated image (body image)
- Click Start—AI will merge them
- If the result isn’t good, try again with a better face image

Face swapping dramatically increases realism.
8. Image Enhancement and Detailing

To further enhance quality:
- To “Enhance” or “Upscale” your image go on – https://aifaceswap.io/ai-face-enhancer/
- It’ll convert the image into high-resolution, detail-rich visuals
Pro Tip:
Upscaling is especially useful for tools that require very sharp images for video generation.
9. AI Video Generation: How-To
Now it’s time to turn those images into short video clips. The best tools for this:
- aistudio.google.com
- Google’s Vio2 or Vio3 (if accessible)
Steps:
- Open aistudio.google.com (Use VPN if needed)
- Create an account (Google sign-in is easiest)
- Navigate to Generate Media > Video
- Upload your enhanced image
- Enter your prompt again
Prompt Example:
Indian village man walking on a muddy path carrying firewood. Wearing simple clothes like lungi and towel.
- Choose Vertical (9:16) format
- Click Generate – Your short video will be ready in minutes

If the video fails:
- Retry
- Change your VPN server
- Refresh browser
- Modify your prompt slightly
10. Editing Reels & Finalizing Video
Once you have your clips:
- Use any free video editor like CapCut, VN Editor, Shotcut, or KineMaster
- Import all clips, background music, and optional text
Editing Tips:
- Add sound effects or transitions
- Include text overlays like: “Salman Bhai is gathering wood today!”
- Export in 1080p resolution—perfect for Instagram
Upload your Reels to Instagram, YouTube Shorts, or Facebook Reels.
11. Tricks & Tips for Going Viral
- Captions: Keep them funny and catchy
“When Salman Khan picks up firewood, it’s bound to go viral!” - Trending Hashtags:
#viral #reels #funnyactors #bollywoodmemes #instareels - Timing: Best time to post is 8–9 PM or 11 AM
- Engagement: Ask questions in the description
“Which actor did you like best in this reel?” - Collab: Tag meme pages or creators
- Consistency: Post 2–3 AI Reels every week
12. FAQs
Q1: Is making viral Reels this easy?
A1: Once you master the tools, you can create multiple clips in just a few hours!
Q2: Which VPN should I use?
A2: ProtonVPN, Windscribe, UrbanVPN – choose reliable ones only.
Q3: How long does it take to go viral?
A3: Sometimes overnight! Sometimes 1–2 days. Consistency is key.
Q4: What about copyright or ethics?
A4: Use celebrity faces in parody or meme spirit, and avoid anything offensive.
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