Ranbir Kapoor can’t stop smiling as Mahesh Babu calls him “India’s best actor” at Animal event

Ranbir Kapoor can’t stop smiling as Mahesh Babu calls him “India’s best actor” at Animal event

Mahesh Babu and Ranbir Kapoor were enthusiastically cheering each other on as they shared the spotlight at the Animal promotional event in Hyderabad on Monday.

During Monday night’s Animal promotional event in Hyderabad, special guest Mahesh Babu showered the film’s lead actor, Ranbir Kapoor, with nothing but accolades. Taking the stage, Mahesh declared Ranbir as the epitome of Indian acting prowess, dubbing him the ‘finest actor in India.

Sporting a laid-back look in a blue T-shirt and jeans, Mahesh expressed his deep admiration for Ranbir, confessing, “I’ve mentioned this to him before, but I don’t think he took me seriously. I’m an ardent fan of Ranbir Kapoor, and, in my view, he stands as the finest actor in India.” Behind Mahesh, the entire film team gathered, with Ranbir visibly touched and smiling at the heartfelt words from Mahesh Babu.

As Ranbir took the mic, he fondly recalled, “Mahesh Babu, you were my first encounter with a superstar. I still remember messaging him after watching Okkadu, and he replied. I can’t express enough gratitude for your support, sir.” With admiration in his voice, Ranbir couldn’t resist chanting, “Jai Babu, Jai Babu,” encapsulating the respect and excitement he felt in that moment.

The fans in the audience couldn’t get enough of the heartwarming exchange between the two actors on stage. One fan expressed the sentiment on Twitter, saying, “The words spoken by Mahesh Babu for Ranbir are the highest honour any Bollywood star could receive. So incredibly proud.” 

Another ecstatic fan shared, “Wow! Being an ardent Ranbir Kapoor fan feels like being on cloud nine! He’s undeniably the ultimate rockstar of Indian cinema. And let’s not forget the incredible talent of the Superstar! These two legends have truly conquered our hearts and the silver screen.

At the ‘Animal’ pre-release event in Hyderabad, the energy soared as Anil Kapoor extended an invitation to Mahesh Babu to join him in a dance.

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, a prominent guest at the ‘Animal’ pre-release event in Hyderabad, found himself coerced into a dance performance on stage. Anil Kapoor, donning one of the lead roles in the film, playfully urged Mahesh Babu to join him in a dance. Initially hesitant, the Telugu star resisted, but after persistent requests, he finally acquiesced. As Anil Kapoor grooved to Mahesh Babu’s ‘Dole Dole’ song, Mahesh Babu stood by, watching with a shy reluctance to join in the dance festivities.

During the event, Ranbir showed his respect to filmmaker SS Rajamouli by touching his feet upon their meeting. The director of RRR didn’t hold back in expressing his admiration, confidently declaring, “Without a doubt, my favourite actor is Ranbir Kapoor.” In a playful twist, Rajamouli threw a challenge at Ranbir, asking him to choose between working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and himself. Ranbir, with a smile, chose Vanga, adding a lighthearted touch to the interaction.

In the upcoming film Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles, Ranbir shed light on the intriguing choice of the film’s title during a recent promotional event in Chennai.

According to Ranbir, “Once you see the film, you will understand.” Expanding on the rationale, he explained, “I believe the reason Sandeep Reddy Vanga named the film Animal is because animals act on instinct. They don’t act based on thought. Similarly, the character I portray in the film reacts instinctively to protect his family. His actions are impulsive, driven by instinct, and I think that’s where the title Animal finds its resonance. Once you watch the film, you’ll grasp why this title perfectly suits the essence of the story.

The recently unveiled official trailer of Animal by the film’s team garnered an overwhelming response from fans. Clocking in at 3 minutes and 32 seconds, the trailer hinted at the transformation of Ranbir’s character, shaped by a tumultuous and abusive upbringing in his younger years.

Ranbir’s on-screen persona is portrayed as fiercely protective and obsessively devoted to his father’s affection. The character doesn’t hesitate to issue threats to anyone standing in the way of his love for his father. With a reported runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes, Animal is gearing up for a theatrical release on December 1, captivating audiences in five languages—Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.