Some gestures don’t need a grand setting to land. Sanjay Dutt proved exactly that during his Ganesh Chaturthi outing this year, and the video of it has been doing the rounds for all the right reasons. The actor had stepped out for darshan at Rahul Kanal’s residence in Mumbai before heading to Antilia for the Ambani family’s celebrations.

Amid the usual chaos of flashbulbs and photographers jostling for a shot, Sanjay noticed something the rest of the frame had missed. One of the photographers present had an injured leg. He didn’t just notice it and move on. Dutt stopped, looked closer, and asked what had happened.

The photographer explained he’d met with a bike accident. That’s when the Munna Bhai star turned practical. “Gaurav se baat kar,” he told him, referring to his manager, Gaurav Dubey. The photographer’s response was honest. “Gaurav phone hi nahi uthata hai.” Not missing a beat, Sanjay assured him he’d handle it personally. “Main karta hoon,” he said.

That was it. No cameras specifically angled for the moment, no big announcement, just an actor pausing his own day to make sure someone on the other side of the lens wasn’t forgotten. The clip made its way online soon after, and predictably, it struck a chord. Fans flooded comments sections praising Sanjay Dutt for the warmth, calling it proof that his reputation for looking out for the people around him isn’t just PR spin.

This isn’t the first time Sanjay’s off-camera kindness has made headlines. A photographer once recalled online how the actor personally offered to cover damages after an accidental scratch to his vanity van, refusing to let the crew make a scene out of it.

Small moment, big impact. That’s usually how these things go.

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For Soori, the appreciation surrounding Mandaadi has now acquired a deeply personal dimension. The actor revealed that Rajinikanth watched the film and called him to share his thoughts, a gesture that left him visibly moved.

Taking to X on Monday, Soori shared a picture from his conversation with Rajinikanth and wrote, “Superstar Rajinikanth Sir watched and loved our #Mandaadi. His heartfelt call means the world to me and our entire team.” Describing the interaction as a “priceless moment”, Soori said hearing Rajinikanth’s voice on the other end of the call was something he would cherish. He also referred to the veteran actor’s words of appreciation as “a blessing”.

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The gesture comes at an important stage in Soori’s evolution as an actor. Once predominantly recognised for his comic roles and supporting appearances, he made a striking transition into dramatic leading roles with Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai Part 1. The performance established a different side of the actor and opened the door to a series of protagonist-driven films.

Since then, Soori has continued to embrace demanding characters in films such as Garudan and Maaman. With Mandaadi, he has once again taken on a physically challenging role, this time as the leader of a fishing expedition team caught up in the competitive world of sailing boat racing.

A demanding journey from sea to screen

Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, Mandaadi explores a traditional boat-racing culture along the Tamil Nadu coastline. The director became interested in the sport while searching for a subject connected to the sea that had not been extensively explored on screen. That idea eventually grew into a film that required the cast and crew to spend nearly two months shooting at sea.

The production came with its own share of challenges. A boat carrying equipment reportedly capsized during filming, leading to the loss of equipment and additional delays. The demanding conditions of the shoot have since become an important part of the story surrounding the film, particularly as audiences have responded to its extensive ocean-based action.

The climax, which features a major boat-racing sequence, has emerged as one of the film’s key talking points. Soori’s performance has also added to the appreciation for a project that required him to move well beyond the familiar territory of his earlier career.

Mandaadi features an ensemble cast including Suhas, Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, Mithun Jai Sankar, Ravindra Vijay, Bala Saravanan and Stun Siva. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music, with SR Kathir handling cinematography and Pradeep E Ragav serving as editor. Peter Hein, Dhilip Subbarayan and Mahesh Mathew have choreographed the action.

The film has also received encouragement from Soori’s peers. Sivakarthikeyan and Vishnu Vishal congratulated the actor after its release, with Sivakarthikeyan highlighting his “hard work, persistence and relentless dedication”.

For Soori, however, Rajinikanth’s call appears to carry a significance of its own. Coming from one of Tamil cinema’s most revered stars, the appreciation is another memorable milestone in an acting journey that has undergone a remarkable transformation.

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On September 15, Shah Rukh Khan hosted an AskSRK session on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. During this session, which took place on X, he interacted with any and every question asked by his fans and friends about his life, his upcoming movie King, and his celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi.

 

While a majority of these were pointed towards his movie King, which will also be starring his daughter, Suhana Khan, there were some focussing on his son AbRam. One caught his attention as it poked a fun tease at his upcoming release.

 

The fan asked Shah Rukh Khan which movie AbRam would watch first between Doomsday and King. To this he replied, “Pehle to Baap hi ayega beta!!!”

Pehle to Baap hi ayega beta!!! https://t.co/dwhCSx0DPP

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 15, 2026

 

Following this, some more questions were asked about him. One was on what AbRam’s would order Shah Rukh Khan to do if he became a director like his brother Aryan Khan for a day.

 

To this, Shah Rukh Khan teased back, saying, “Play Fortnite.”

Play Fortnite ! https://t.co/2CRBz4NRRE

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 15, 2026

 

But all in all, Shah Rukh Khan is the purest father, and it is seen evidently by his reply to another fan asking what makes him smile the most.

 

His answer to this was, “My children children children all three of them. They are tooo sweet and funny!!

My children children children all three of them. They are tooo sweet and funny!! https://t.co/pTvzpu54kL

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 15, 2026

 

Shah Rukh Khan wrapped up this fun session with a sweet message for his fans. He said, “Thank u everyone for being  on  #AskSRK   Love u all and see u in the cinema halls. Was fun chatting with you all. Happy Ganapati and have a happy and healthy life. Bye for now.

Thank u everyone for being on #AskSRK Love u all and see u in the cinema halls. Was fun chatting with you all. Happy Ganapati and have a happy and healthy life. Bye for now

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 15, 2026

 

You can watch the title announcement for King here:

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