February 18, 2026 03:01 pm (IST)
Film Hero takes Twitter by storm
Mumbai, Sept 15 (IBNS): The online world is buzzing with praises and appreciation for the new kids on the block, Athiya Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi, who made their dream debut in Salman Khan's production 'Hero' which released this Friday.
The newcomers have made quite an impression and the opening has been exceptionally well. Touted to be one of the most successful openings of 2015, the newcomers have won a million hearts, and Twitter is flooded with praises for the film and their performances.
The film is being appreciated by many influential people in the film industry, including directors, producers, actors from Bollywood as well as Tollywood.
The film is being appreciated by many influential people in the film industry, including directors, producers, actors from Bollywood as well as Tollywood.
Filmmaker Farah Khan tweeted: "Congrats 2 the team of #Hero on d fab opening..2the kids Sooraj n Athiya n mst importantly their- parents..make them n @BeingSalmanKhan proud."
Actor Riteish Deshmukh posted: "Congratulations my darling @theathiyashetty & @soorajpancholi9 - hearing great things about you guys and the film- #Hero & #Heroine cheers."
Actress Amy Jackson wrote: "I can't get enough of you both on screen @theathiyashetty @soorajpancholi9 🼠Absolutely loved #Hero @BeingSalmanKhan @nickadvani."
Director Kabir Khan appreciated and tweeted: "Really happy to see my ETT AD @Soorajpancholi9 & the lovely @theathiyashetty sizzle on screen... Loved #Hero."
Mohanlal: The Hero n Heroine of "HERO" has made the movie huge success..welcome to all newcomers...Let it be the beginning.
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