With Baaghi 2, Tiger Shroff has definitely raised the bar to an extraordinary level. The action drama, which also stars Disha Patani, has become the highest opener of 2018 by earning Rs 25.10 crore at the first day of its opening. The latest box-office reports are out and, Baaghi 2 is all set to cross 50 crore mark in 2 days. Tiger Shroff’s performance in Baaghi 2 has been winning hearts everywhere. Calling him Bollywood's next action star, actors Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan are all praise for the Heropanti actor.
Akshay compared Tiger to Thai action hero Tony Jaa, best known for "Ong Bak" and "Tom-Yum-Goong" films, and said the actor is a "force to reckon with" in Bollywood.
"Take a bow Tiger Shroff. Bollywood can proudly announce that we have our very own Tony Jaa in the industry. Your action is a force to be reckoned with. #Baaghi2," Akshay tweeted.
Calling Akshay the original action star of Hindi films, Tiger said, "Thank you so much sir means the world coming from you! But we had you much before me and thank you for giving guys like me an opportunity to follow after you."
Hrithik, who will star alongside Tiger in an upcoming YRF project, lauded the 28-year-old actor for his performance in the film.
"Tiger Shroff! You've done it! I'm now looking forward to working with the best action hero in the industry! Bravo! Keep flying high!"
Tiger replied, saying he is equally excited to work with Hrithik.
"Hrithik sir!! It will always be the other way around! I'm looking forward to working with my best hero in the country!" he tweeted.
(With PTI Inputs)
