With a substantial Instagram following of over 5.8 million, Anil Kapoor made waves when he wiped his profile clean, including his posts and profile picture. This unexpected move stirred up the internet. The conspicuous absence also stirred curiosity regarding his potential return as 'Mr. India.' The anticipation escalated as a fresh advertisement emerged on social media, featuring Anil Kapoor donning his iconic 'Mr. India' avatar.

On Saturday, Sonam Kapoor took to his Instagram account and shared the ad. Her caption read, "Wow @googleindia what an amazing AD!!!!!Mr. India hasn’t aged a day @anilskapoor …. Love it."

'Mr. India' is a 1987 Indian superhero film directed by Shekhar Kapur and produced by Boney Kapoor and Surinder Kapoor under Narsimha Enterprises. The story and screenplay were penned by Salim-Javed. Starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Amrish Puri, the movie follows Arun Verma, a humble violinist who gains invisibility through a cloaking device. He falls in love with journalist Seema Sohni.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Anil Kapoor was most recently featured in the web series 'The Night Manager,' alongside Aditya Roy Kapur and Shobita Dhulipala. Additionally, he made a noteworthy appearance in his production project 'Thank You For Coming,' featuring Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, and more. On the horizon, we can anticipate his forthcoming role in Sandeep Vanga Reddy's 'Animal,' in which he'll share the screen with Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.

In the film, he portrays the role of Ranbir Kapoor's father, and his appearance in the teaser is truly captivating. The glimpse of him in the teaser has undoubtedly heightened the anticipation among fans. Written by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, this cinematic venture is brought to life through the combined efforts of T-Series and Cine1 Studios as its producers. Originally slated for release on August 11, 2023, the film's premiere has been rescheduled to December 1, 2023, owing to the necessary final touches required in the post-production phase.