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Anil Kapoor heralded for his flawless act in Race 3

Plenty of talented actors abound in Bollywood but we have very rarely seen an actor like Anil Kapoor whose popularity and fandom cut across all age groups and classes. The award-winning acting great, who has been entertaining the audience for more than three decades now and has racked up a more diverse career than many of his contemporaries, hits a home run once again with his latest offering, Race 3.

Anil has been a pivotal part of the successful Hindi film series Race (2008) for over a decade now. The latest instalment of the franchise hit the marquee on Eid and has been doing a terrific business ever since. The actor has enthralled audiences and critics alike with his superlative act in Race 3.


Sporting a salt & pepper look teamed up with scores of spiffy costumes, Kapoor made everyone swoon with his style and a collection of massy dialogues.

Praising his act in the movie, renowned film critic Anupama Chopra, "Anil Kapoor looks like he’s having a ball, though this film doesn’t give him any opportunity for flamboyance."

Says TOI, "Anil Kapoor plays the father figure of the Singh family with ease".

Adds Bollywood Hungama, "Anil Kapoor, however, puts his best foot forward and is impressive. His look is also quite great. "

Well, seems like Anil Kapoor has stolen the thunder from all his co-stars in Race 3.

Produced by Salman Khan Films and Tips Films, Race 3 is helmed by Remo D’souza.

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Priyanka Chopra reacts as Kapil claims her pay cheque drove ‘Varanasi’ past £126 million

Is SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' really a £126 million film? Priyanka Chopra’s reaction sparks new questions

Highlights:

  • Priyanka Chopra faced questions about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi budget on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4
  • Kapil Sharma asked if the film costs around £126 million (₹1,300 crore)
  • Priyanka nodded at the figure, but avoided giving a formal confirmation
  • Rajamouli’s film stars Mahesh Babu, with plans for a global theatrical release in 2027
  • Varanasi is reported as the most expensive Tollywood film to date

Priyanka Chopra spoke about SS Rajamouli’s new film Varanasi on the opening episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4. Kapil Sharma pressed her on rumours that the production budget has touched £126 million (₹1,300 crore). Priyanka did not confirm it outright. She nodded at Kapil’s line of thought, which was enough for the live audience. SS Rajamouli is working with Mahesh Babu on a large-scale action project. Priyanka plays the female lead.

Kapil pushed the cost question further, saying Priyanka’s involvement has raised the scale of Varanasi. He joked that her fee might be swallowing half the numbers. Priyanka replied: “Are you trying to imply that half of the budget has gone into my bank account?” Navjot Singh Sidhu joined in by asking what kind of story needs a spend this large. Priyanka avoided all story points. She reminded Kapil that Rajamouli never reveals plot details.

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