Amid speculations that Atlee will direct actor Allu Arjun next, the actor who recently bagged the National Film Award, took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan and its success.

He extended his congratulations for Jawan being a "mammoth blockbuster" and hailed it as Khan’s “massiest avatar ever , charming the whole of India & beyond with his swag”. All Arjun also praised Vijay Sethupathi for playing terrifically, and called Deepika Padukone’s role “elegant , effortless & impactful”

“Nayanthara shines brightest on a national scale and Anirudh you are making everyone in the nation go on loop to your music. Biggg Biggg Congrats for Atlee garu for making us all proud , delivering thought-provoking commercial film & creating history at the Indian box office,” he added further.

To this, Khan took to social media and replied, “Thank u so much my man. So kind of you for the love and prayers. And when it comes to swag and ‘The Fire’ himself praises me….wow…it has made my day!!! Feeling Jawan twice all over now!!! I must admit I must have learnt something from you as I had seen Pushpa thrice in three days!!! Big hug to u and will come and give u one personally as soon as possible. Keep swagging!!! Love u.”

Jawan is an action drama, featuring Khan in dual roles. The film marks Atlee, Nayanthara and Anirudh’s Hindi debut. The film, a box office success, is backed by Red Chillies Entertainment.