Ranveer Singh, who was fantastic in the film, took it to Instagram to celebrate two years of Simmba and thanked his director Rohit Shetty for embracing him in his big film. Here is what Singh wrote, "AAYA POLICE 👮🏻♂️🚨!!!
Two years of my first foray into hardcore commercial cinema with the Undisputed KING of the Box-office, one & only BOSSMAN @itsrohitshetty. Ek hi toh hai ! 😎💪🏽
Thank you Boss for embracing me into your Team, teaching me the ropes, and giving me an everlasting and cherished film that I am most proud of ! ❤️🧿🙏🏽 #love #gratitude
#2YearsOfSimmba @itsrohitshetty @karanjohar @saraalikhan95"
The film was a blockbuster that earned ₹400 crores worldwide. The film recieved mixed reviews but became Singh's highest-earning opening film as of 2018. The film also featured Sonu Sood and Ajay Devgn in the reprised role of Bajirao Singham in a cameo role.