Watch! Viral video shows man drinking engine oil daily, skipping food for decades

A short video from Shivamogga, now viral on Instagram, has put the spotlight on a local man called ‘Oil Kumar’. The clip, along with its caption, makes some unusual claims about his daily life, which has left people on social media both curious and puzzled.

The viral post captionThe Instagram caption attached to the video reads exactly: “For the past 33 years, Shivamogga's Oil Kumar has amazed the world by living without food. Instead of rice or chapati, his daily diet includes 7-8 litres of waste engine oil and tea,” the caption reads.What the clip showsIn the viral clip, the man is seen refusing food offered by people around him and instead drinking a dark liquid directly from a bottle. He himself identifies it as motor oil.

The video is the only source of these claims that later spread across social media.Watch the viral video here: Health and hospitalisation claims in the postThe information accompanying the video states that Mr Kumar “has never been admitted to a hospital or faced serious health issues requiring medical attention.” Faith is cited as the explanationAs reported by NDTV, the post also links Mr. Kumar’s unusual habit to his religious faith, mentioning his devotion to Lord Ayyappa.

According to the viral post, this is the reason he gives for following such a lifestyle.What this report confirms– and what it does notAll the details in this article related to ‘Oil Kumar’ come directly from the Instagram post and the video shared online. The claims about long-term oil consumption, the amount he drinks daily, the stated 33-year duration, and not needing hospital treatment are reported exactly as mentioned in the post. This report does not independently confirm the quantities, medical history, or health effects beyond what the post says.The health risks of consuming motor oilMedical understanding makes it clear that drinking substances like engine oil is highly dangerous. These oils are toxic and can harm organs such as the liver, kidneys, and lungs. They may also cause poisoning, digestive damage, or other long-term complications. Intake could be life-threatening. Health professionals universally caution that motor oil is unsafe for human consumption under any circumstances.Thumb image: Instagram/@avalakki_pavalakkiDisclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity of the viral post or the claims made in it. This article is based solely on the content shared online and is intended for informational purposes only. The publication does not endorse or encourage such practices.

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