Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who was a special guest at the pre-release event of
Animal held in Hyderabad on Monday, showered praises on Ranbir Kapoor, calling him the “best actor in India.”
The makers of
Animal organised a special pre-release event on Monday, where the film's lead cast -- Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Anil Kapoor -- were present. Actor Mahesh Basu and filmmaker SS Rajamouli also graced the event as special guests.
Mahesh Babu was dressed casually in a blue T-shirt and jeans for the event. As he took over the mic, the acclaimed Tollywood star said he was a big fan of Ranbir.
“...I have told him this before also when I met him, but I don't think he took me seriously. So, today on this stage I am saying that I am a huge Ranbir Kapoor fan and in my opinion, I think he is the best actor in India. I have a feeling, Ranbir, Animal is your best work to date,” Mahesh said.
The Barfi actor looked emotional as he smiled at Mahesh Babu's words. According to a Hindustan Times report, Ranbir, in reply, said that Mahesh Babu was the first superstar he ever met.
Fans of the actors took to social media to gush over the moment at the
Animal promotional event.
“The words coming from Mahesh Babu to Ranbir is the greatest honour any Bollywood star has ever got. So so proud,” one user wrote.
Another one said, “OMG! Being a massive fan of Ranbir Kapoor is like being on cloud nine! He is undoubtedly the ultimate rockstar of Indian cinema. But hey, let's also not forget the incredible talent of Superstar! These two legends have conquered our hearts and the silver screen.”
Helmed by Kabir Singh fame director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal is all set to release across the country on December 1.
The trailer of the much-awaited film, released last week, has received over 7 crore views on YouTube so far. The film has already created a buzz on social media after the trailer release with many fans calling it Ranbir Kapoor’s best performance so far.
Meanwhile, the movie has garnered nearly ₹10 crore in advance booking ahead of its release, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.com.
The trailer gives a glimpse into
Ranbir Kapoor's character, a fierce son out to avenge his father’s murder. Anil Kapoor plays the role of Ranbir's father Balbir Singh in
Animal, while Rashmika is seen as Ranbir's love interest and Bobby Deol has essayed the role of antagonist.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
