Did Siddharth Anand make a sly jab at Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prabhas in his birthday message for Shah Rukh Khan?

SRK with King director Siddharth Anand

Shah Rukh Khan turned 60 yesterday (November 2) and people from all over the world sent him birthday wishes. The actor, popularly called the Badshah of Bollywood, has given a return gift to his fans by unveiling the teaser of his upcoming film King.

Fans sent the superstar a lot of love on social media, and celebrities from the film industry sent him heartfelt messages.

Siddharth Anand's message stood out from the rest because it was warm and because many people thought it was a cheeky dig at director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and actor Prabhas.

Siddharth Anand wrote in his post, "When stars go from being 'just a superstar' to being a KING." Happy Birthday to the King of India.

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The director of the movie, who worked closely with SRK on Pathaan, clearly wanted to pay tribute to the superstar's legendary status. But fans quickly noticed that the wording sounded a lot like recent ads for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming movie Spirit, which called Prabhas "India's biggest superstar."

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People noticed this comparison. Anand's statement was seen by Shah Rukh Khan's fans as proof that SRK is still the "King of Bollywood." A lot of people on social media thought the message was a lighthearted reminder that Shah Rukh is still in a league of his own.

Fans of both SRK and Prabhas are talking about the incident, which has brought up the long-running debate about who is the best actor in Indian cinema. Neither Anand nor Vanga has said anything else, but the timing and tone of the post have made it one of the most talked-about birthday tributes of the year.

Siddharth Anand's post was both a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan's legacy and a reminder that there is still only one "Badshah" of Bollywood in the hearts of millions.