Ranbir Kapoor Says Mahesh Babu is the First Superstar He Ever Met

HYDERABAD: At the glitzy “Animal ” movie promotional event in Hyderabad, the atmosphere crackled with star power as Mahesh Babu showered praise on Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor. Dressed down in a blue tee and jeans, Mahesh declared Ranbir the ‘best actor of India,’ sending fans into a frenzy.

Animal is the upcoming movie of Ranbir Kapoor, and it is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the trailer has gained popularity and people are eagerly looking for the release of the movie which will hit the theaters on December 1.

Expressing his fandom, Mahesh revealed, “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – I’m a huge Ranbir Kapoor fan. In my book, he’s the best actor in India.” A visibly moved Ranbir, flanked by the film’s entire team, couldn’t help but smile at the unexpected accolades.

When the mic landed in Ranbir’s hands, he reminisced about his first encounter with Mahesh, calling him the “first superstar” he ever met. “Jai Babu, Jai Babu,” he chanted, expressing gratitude for Mahesh’s support.

Fans took to Twitter, with one enthusiast declaring, “The words from Mahesh Babu to Ranbir Kapoor are the greatest honor any Bollywood star never got. So proud!” Another gushed, “Being a massive fan of Ranbir Kapoor is like being on cloud nine!”

The event also featured a touching moment when Ranbir humbly touched filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s feet, who, in turn, declared Ranbir his favorite actor. Playfully challenging him to choose between Rajamouli and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ranbir opted for Vanga.

Animal, directed by Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna, recently unveiled its official trailer, sparking massive fan excitement. Ranbir’s intense portrayal hinted at a character molded by a tumultuous past, driven by instincts to protect his family. As the countdown to the December 1 release begins, Animal is poised to captivate audiences in five languages – Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Get ready for a cinematic experience that goes beyond the ordinary!

I’m a HUGE fan of Ranbir Kapoor & he is the BEST Actor in India – Superstar #MaheshBabu pic.twitter.com/pkGsAC46G5

— RKᴬ (@seeuatthemovie) November 27, 2023