The celebrities took to their social media handles to praise the movie.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh appreciated Raju Hirani's brilliance in weaving such a complex tale of 'Sanju.
Adarsh tweeted, "Making a biopic isn't child's play, but Hirani and co-writer Abhijat Joshi encompass pertinent episodes from Dutt's life to weave a spellbinding screenplay... #Sanju is an emotional journey... Goes beyond providing mere entertainment and emerges triumphant."
Making a biopic isn't child's play, but Hirani and co-writer Abhijat Joshi encompass pertinent episodes from Dutt's life to weave a spellbinding screenplay... #Sanju is an emotional journey... Goes beyond providing mere entertainment and emerges triumphant.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 29, 2018
Filmmaker and Producer, Karan Johar poured his heart out in his Twitter handle, describing `Sanju` as the number one mainstream film "of our times".
He tweeted, "Encompassing such a tumultuous and rollercoaster life in this duration...and still holding onto the emotional energy and nonstop humour is a mammoth achievement!! Please hail the NUMBER 1 Mainstream film of our times!!! RAJKUMAR HIRANI #sanju"
Encompassing such a tumultuous and rollercoaster life in this duration...and still holding onto the emotional energy and non stop humour is a mammoth achievement!! Please hail the NUMBER 1 Mainstream film of our times!!! RAJKUMAR HIRANI #sanju
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 29, 2018
Appreciating Raju Hirani's direction and Ranbir Kapoor's realistic acting in the biopic, legendary filmmaker and producer, Subhash Ghai urged the people to go and watch the movie.
He wrote, "Go and watch #Sanju to experience real Sanjay Dutt on screen superbly performed by my favourite actor #Ranbir kapoor bringing real character alive: A heart touching film brilliantly narrated n directed by raju Congratulations @rajuhirani @abhijatj904 @ChopraVidur 4 superhit ??"
Go and watch #Sanju to experience real Sanjay Dutt on screen superbly performed by my favourite actor #Ranbir kapoor bringing real character alive: A heart touching film brilliantly narrated n directed by raju Congratulations @rajuhirani @abhijatj904 @ChopraVidur 4 superhit 🎥
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) June 29, 2018
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar also appreciated the movie and wrote, "#Sanju is a complex life narrated deftly, in inimitable @RajkumarHirani style.. #RanbirKapoor is talent unimaginable and @vickykaushal09 's Kamles is superlative, in character and portrayal!"
#Sanju is a complex life narrated deftly, in inimitable @RajkumarHirani style.. #RanbirKapoor is talent unimaginable and @vickykaushal09 's Kamles is superlative, in character and portrayal!
— Meghna Gulzar (@meghnagulzar) June 29, 2018
Interestingly, Anushka Sharma--who essays an important role in the movie-- tweeted that it was a 'fun' playing the role of a biographer.
She tweeted, "Playing @RajkumarHirani sir's spirit character in #Sanju was so fun! This movie is his labour of love... go watch it guys ?? #RanbirKapoor @sonamakapoor @mkoirala @deespeak @vickykaushal09 @SirPareshRawal"
Playing @RajkumarHirani sir's spirit character in #Sanju was so fun! This movie is his labour of love... go watch it guys 🌟 #RanbirKapoor @sonamakapoor @mkoirala @deespeak @vickykaushal09 @SirPareshRawal pic.twitter.com/hsWw7EyIOC
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 29, 2018
Actor Boman Irani, who has worked with Sanjay Dutt in the 'Munnabhai' series, appreciated Hirani's direction.
Irani wrote, "Every 3 years this quiet unassuming man gifts us with his 'giant of a baby'. In 15 years this is his 5th. Glad you take your time Raju. Its well worth the wait! Its #Sanju day!!!!!"
Every 3 years this quiet unassuming man gifts us with his 'giant of a baby'. In 15 years this is his 5th. Glad you take your time Raju. Its well worth the wait! Its #Sanju day!!!!!@RajkumarHirani
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) June 29, 2018
Arshad Warsi, who has also worked with Sanjy Dutt in 'Munnabhai' series took to Twitter to appreciate the film. He wrote, "If you haven't seen #Sanju yet, you are making a big mistake. Fun, friendship, laughter, tears & a story I am glad is told. A flawless film with the best talent our film industry has. Ranbir, Vicky & Paresh have nailed it & how. @RajkumarHirani is a magician 🙏🏼".
If you haven't seen #Sanju yet, you are making a big mistake. Fun, friendship, laughter, tears & a story I am glad is told. A flawless film with the best talent our film industry has. Ranbir, Vicky & Paresh have nailed it & how. @RajkumarHirani is a magician 🙏🏼
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) June 29, 2018
Actor Harshvardhan Rane also praised the film and its cast. He wrote, "Just watched #SANJU ❤️ @duttsanjay sir i love you. Ranbir Kapoor you are just the best actor i have seen. @vickykaushal09 you endearing human being. @RajkumarHirani Sir you are the truest artist, so proud to live in the times of your magic. This film is just perfect 💯".
Just watched #SANJU ❤️@duttsanjay sir i love you.
— Harshvardhan Rane (@harsha_actor) June 29, 2018
Ranbir Kapoor you are just the best actor i have seen. @vickykaushal09 you endearing human being. @RajkumarHirani Sir you are the truest artist, so proud to live in the times of your magic. This film is just perfect 💯 pic.twitter.com/ZWdmPbEjOU
Written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 'Sanju' stars Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt, with Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Jim Sarbh and Anushka Sharma playing pivotal roles.
The much-awaited biopic released today.
