At Jigra pre-release event in Hyderabad, Alia Bhatt met Telugu stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Rana Daggubati. This promotional event took an exciting turn when Alia charmed the audience by delivering a brief speech in Telugu to delight the local crowd. Samantha was among the many celebrities including star director Trivikram and actor Rana Daggubati, who were there to promote this action thriller helmed by Vasan Bala.
Addressing the massive audience, Alia Bhatt was seen adorably delivering gratitude to the fans in Telugu, winning over fans and showcasing her efforts to connect with the regional audience.
Meanwhile she also expressed her deep affection for Samantha, praising her as s role model. Her heartfelt words moved Samantha and her eyes filled with tears, as Alia said, "Sam, my dearest Samantha...Rightfully so, you are a hero, on and off screen. I have so much admiration for your talent, resilience and strength. It is not easy to be a woman in a man's world. But you have surpassed gender. You stand tall on your two feet, with your talent and strong kick, as an example for everyone." Following this, the two stars broke into a warm hug that sent their fans into a frenzy. This camaraderie between the two actresses became the highlight of the event, with internet buzzing about their adorable moment.
Not only this, but since the two have never shared the screen together, Alia Bhatt requested star director Trivikram to make a movie featuring her and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. "They say, actresses usually compete with each other, but there is no such thing. I am so grateful that today, I have a pan-India superstar here to support my film," she added.
