"Hansal Mehta's 'Shahid' will shake and shock many in the audience next year. Proud of you (Hansal Mehta). Lucky to know you as a friend, " Manoj tweeted.
Mehta has made many films before like "Jayante", "Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar" and "Chhal", which did not create a stir at the box office.
"Shahid" is based on the true story of Shahid Azmi, a 32-year-old lawyer. Co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, Guneet Monga and Sunil Bohra, the film features actor Raj Kumar Yadav playing the role of Shahid Azmi.