Did Elon Musk change the Like button for Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2?

Many users on X (formerly Twitter) are claiming that Elon Musk has changed the Like button to a "Fire" emoji in celebration of the movie Pushpa 2. The claim has gone viral, with hashtags like #WildfirePushpa, #Pushpa2, #AlluArjun, and #Pushpa2ThRule flooding the platform.

What’s the claim about?

The posts suggest that the Like button on X has been redesigned into a hot smiley emoji related to Pushpa 2. Accompanied by captions like "This is not fake, Elon Musk changed the Like button like this" and a fire emoji, the posts have managed to grab attention and spark curiosity among users. Some also feature images from the movie to add to the hype.

Is there any truth to it?

After checking, it turned out the claim was fake. Elon Musk had not changed the Like button for Pushpa 2 or anything else. When users clicked the button, it simply liked the post, just like normal.


The post and the campaign were actually tricks designed to get people to engage with the content. The "fire" emoji and pictures of Pushpa 2 were just part of an attempt to make people like the post without knowing that it was irrelevant.

The bottom line

Don’t fall for fake claims. Elon Musk did not change the Like button for Pushpa 2. Always verify such posts before believing them. While the campaign may have been entertaining, it’s important to remain aware of misleading content that aims to increase engagement.