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Mahesh Babu Praises Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Screen Presence’ As He Watches ‘Jawan’, Says ‘He’s On Fire’

Mahesh Babu shared his review of ‘Jawan’ and said he is in awe of Shah Rukh Khan's 'aura' and screen presence'.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ is getting all the love from the audience and the critics alike. The film has reportedly collected Rs 150 crore on its first day at the box office. Now, Telugu star Mahesh Babu watched the film, and sharing his review of the film on social media, the actor praised Shah Rukh’s ‘aura’ and screen presence’.

Taking to X, Mahesh Babu wrote, “Jawan… Blockbuster cinema…@Atlee_dir delivers king size entertainment with the King himself!! Comes up with his career’s best film…The aura, charisma and screen presence of @iamsrk are unmatched… He’s on fire here!!”

For the unversed, the film is directed by Atlee, and features Shah Rukh in a double role, that of a father and son. Nayanthara and Deepika Padukone too feature in the film along with Vijay Sethupathi. The film also stars other actors including Sanya Malhotra and Ridhi Dogra. 

The actor further added, “Jawan will break his own records… how cool is that!! Stuff of the legends #Nayanthara @VijaySethuOffl @anirudhofficial @RedChilliesEnt.”

Ahead of the release, Mahesh Babu had praised ‘Jawan’ on X, and had written, “It’s time for #Jawan!!! The frenzy and power of @iamsrk are on full display!! Wishing the team an all-time blockbuster success across all markets! So looking forward to watching it with the entire family!!” 

To which, SRK replied, “Thank you so much my friend. Hope you enjoy the film. Let me know when you are watching I will come over and watch it with you. Love to you and the family. Big hug.”

Meanwhile, Riteish Deshmukh too called the film an “emotion” and “experience”. He wrote on X, “DROP everything you are doing & rush to a theatre near you NOW!!! It’s MASS MASS MASS with a lot of CLASS !!💥💥💥💥#Jawan is an emotion, is an experience…it hit me like a hurricane in the theatre- whistles and claps all around. @iamsrk is the BOMB… 💣 💣💣 Mega Stardom, lit every frame he was in, 🔥🔥 attitude ka baap, Action, emotion, romance, dialogue delivery- aur kuch baki hai kya ??”

Genelia also reviewed the film, and wrote, “Witnessing the magic of my favourites @iamsrk last night in a packed hall amidst the cacophony of whistles & cheer was something else. #Jawan is truly an exceptional film. @Atlee_dir you are a magician who knows the pulse of the nation. @NayantharaU you were ethereal. No words to express the brilliance of @VijaySethuOffl @deepikapadukone you were absolutely stunning -@anirudhofficial your music is the backbone of every frame. Many congratulations to the entire stellar cast on this Humongous Mega Blockbuster.”

‘Jawan’ has reportedly become the first Hindi film to make more than Rs 60 crore on opening day.