Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has thanked fans for keeping his 1987 film "Mr.India" alive even after 25 years.

"Huge hug and loads of love to fans of 'Mr.India' for keeping the film alive and kicking on its 25th birthday," tweeted Kapur.

The 1987 blockbuster "Mr. India" was a science fiction superhero film starring Anil Kapoor in the title role, Sridevi as his romantic interest and Amrish Puri as the villain Mogambo.