Atlee is a director who came to Bollywood from Kollywood and made a super hit film with Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Jawaan’ directed by Atlee was one of the bumper hits last year. At the awards night held in Mumbai on Sunday, there was an incident that made it clear how much respect and love Atlee has for Shah Rukh Khan. Atlee was chosen as the best director.
A video of Shah Rukh Khan, who was close to Atlee before accepting the award, is now going viral on social media. Just then, King Khan is also seen in the video hugging Atlee up. Rani Mukherjee presented the award to Atlee.
Atlee’s Shahrukh film ‘Jawan’ was one of the biggest hits of last year. The film grossed more than Rs 1000 crores globally. The film, which was prepared with a budget of 300 crores, was released after Patan. The film also starred Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra and Deepika Padukone.
