Mary Kom hails Kartik Aaryan's 'phenomenal' act in Chandu Champion; draws parallels with Priyanka Chopra

Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion has been getting a lot of love for his amazing change into an athlete and his top-notch acting skills. Recently, boxer Mary Kom checked out the movie and went on social media to cheer for Kartik, calling him 'phenomenal' and appreciating him for setting a high standard. She also showed love for Priyanka Chopra, praising her for the 'incredible attention to detail' she put into playing Mary Kom in her biopic.

On August 16, Mary Kom hopped on Instagram stories to shower praise on Chandu Champion, especially Kartik Aaryan's mind-blowing transformation that left her in awe. She posted pictures of herself enjoying the movie at home and expressed her admiration, mentioning she had heard a lot about the film and was thoroughly impressed. Mary Kom also reminisced about Priyanka Chopra's meticulous attention to detail in her biopic and lauded Kartik for his 'phenomenal' performance, highlighting how his portrayal as an athlete had truly set a new standard.

Earlier, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker also showed love for Kartik Aaryan and his movie Chandu Champion. Posting on Instagram stories, Manu shared a pic of herself catching the film at home. She talked about how the movie resonated with her, especially the depiction of an athlete's journey, struggles, and unwavering determination. Manu praised Kartik for effortlessly stepping into the role, mentioning that as an athlete, she relates to the challenges, especially the preparation scenes. She even said he "deserves a medal" for his performance.

Kartik Aaryan reposted Manu Bhaker's Instagram story on his own profile, showing his appreciation for her support. He wrote, "Wow!! Thank you. These are the moments I will always cherish, when a real champion like you showers praise on our labour of love! Chandu Champion love and respect for making every Indian proud."

Big names like Kapil Dev, Shabana Azmi, Vidya Balan, and Shatrughan Sinha, along with others, showered praise on Kartik Aaryan for his stellar performance in Chandu Champion.

The movie Chandu Champion, helmed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, features Kartik Aaryan alongside Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Sonali Kulkarni, and Bhuvan Arora. It hit the screens on June 14, marking the debut collaboration between Kabir Khan and Kartik Aaryan.

In the pipeline, Kartik is set to star in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 alongside Triptii Dimri and Vidya Balan, scheduled for release on November 1.