• By Ridhi Suri
  • Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:50 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

The 'Animal' pre-release event held in Hyderabad brought together the film's cast for an engaging interaction with fans. The event witnessed the presence of director SS Rajamouli and actor Mahesh Babu, who joined Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. During the promotional event, Mahesh Babu showered praise on the film's lead actor, referring to him as the 'best actor of India'. Also, Anil Kapoor expressed a bold statement, mentioning that 'Animal' would be a game-changer for Bobby Deol, hinting at the significant impact the film could have on the latter's career. Rashmika Mandanna also attended the event in a beautiful yellow saree. There are several videos and photos from the event doing round on social media.

A shy Mahesh Babu joins Anil on stage

During the event, Anil Kapoor invited Mahesh Babu, dressed in a casual blue T-shirt and jeans, to join him on stage for a dance. Initially hesitant due to his reserved nature, Mahesh Babu declined the invitation. As Anil said, "You can’t say no to me; I am your senior!” -- Ranbir, Bobby Deol, and Mahesh Babu joined him onstage. However, instead of actively participating in the dance, Mahesh opted to watch as Anil Kapoor grooved to the beats of Telugu actor's song 'Dole Dole' from the film 'Pokkiri'. Next, Mahesh gave Anil a warm hug before exiting the stage.

 

Mahesh Babu calls Ranbir Kapoor 'India's Best Actor'

Mahesh Babu expressed his admiration for Ranbir Kapoor, who looked dapper in a tan jacket paired with a beige t-shirt and white pants. He confessed to being a significant fan of Sanju actor, stating that he had conveyed this sentiment to Ranbir before but he didn't take it seriously. "I have told him before when I met him but I don't think he took that seriously. I am a huge Ranbir Kapoor fan and in my opinion he is the best actor in India," Mahesh Babu said., making Ranbir emotional.

 

On the other hand, Ranbir told Mahesh, "You were the first superstar Mahesh Babu I ever met. I remember messaging him after watching Okkadu and he replied, and I cant thank you enough for supporting sir." Ranbir also chanted, "Jai Babu, Jai Babu."

 

As SS Rajamouli made his way from the stage to the seating area, Ranbir, greeted him and touched his feet. In response, the RRR director expressed his admiration for the actor, declaring him as his favourite. "Without hesitation, I'll tell you, my favorite actor is Ranbir Kapoor." In a playful moment, SS Rajamouli lightheartedly challenged Ranbir to choose between working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and himself. Ranbir, in a candid response, opted for Sandeep.

Anil Kapoor claims Animal will make Bobby a 'superstar'

Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol shared the spotlight on the stage, creating a special atmosphere. Anil, addressing the audience in Telugu, expressed the film's significance and predicted a transformative impact on Bobby Deol's life. He confidently proclaimed that 'Animal' would be a game-changer for Bobby, assuring him that this film would elevate his status to that of a big superstar.

"This film is going to change Bobby Deol’s life. I’ve never gone wrong, Bobby. This film is going to make you a big superstar," said Anil. After this, Anil received heartfelt appreciative and grateful response from Bobby, who thanked and embraced the veteran actor.

Anil wants SS Rajamouli's wishes

Anil asked for SS Rajamouli’s good wishes for the film and said, "You made us proud, sir. You’ve motivated the entire film industry to work harder and be passionate. You have reignited the fire in all of us. We need people like you. We need your blessings for this film and I hope when you see the film, you are happy with the effort the entire team has put in."

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