In an awe-inspiring evening at the ‘Animal’ promotional event in Hyderabad, the Indian film industry witnessed a remarkable moment of respect and admiration. Superstar Mahesh Babu, the esteemed guest of the night, expressed his profound admiration for Ranbir Kapoor, the leading actor of the film, by crowning him as ‘India’s best actor’.
Dressed in a casual blue T-shirt and jeans, Mahesh Babu’s words resonated with the audience as he declared himself a huge fan of Ranbir Kapoor. “I’ve told him before, but I don’t think he took it seriously. In my view, he is the best actor in India,” Mahesh said, his words filled with genuine respect and admiration. Behind him, an emotional Ranbir Kapoor, accompanied by the film’s team, couldn’t help but smile at these words of high praise.
When the spotlight turned to Ranbir, he reciprocated the respect and admiration. Reflecting on his first interaction with Mahesh Babu, Ranbir shared, “You were the first superstar I ever met. I remember messaging him after watching Okkadu and he replied, I can’t thank you enough for supporting sir.” He also expressed his fandom by chanting, “Jai Babu, Jai Babu.”
The camaraderie and mutual respect between the two actors were not lost on their fans. Social media buzzed with excitement and pride, with fans expressing their joy over this historic moment. “The words coming from Mahesh Babu to Ranbir is the greatest honor any Bollywood star could ever receive. So proud,” a fan tweeted. Another added, “OMG! Being a massive fan of Ranbir Kapoor is like being on cloud nine! These two legends have conquered our hearts and the silver screen.”
Adding to the night’s memorable moments, Ranbir also showed his respect to filmmaker SS Rajamouli, touching his feet in a traditional gesture of reverence. The renowned ‘RRR’ director reciprocated the admiration, declaring Ranbir as his favorite actor and playfully challenging him to choose between working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and himself, to which Ranbir chose Vanga.
The event, filled with respect, admiration, and heartwarming interactions, not only celebrated the upcoming film ‘Animal’ but also highlighted the deep connections and mutual respect that exists within the Indian film fraternity. It was a night that celebrated the spirit of Indian cinema and the enduring bond between its stars, leaving fans and the industry alike in a state of collective admiration and pride.