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New Delhi:
Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel's xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage will release in India on Saturday. The film is Deepika's Hollywood debut and she has been promoting it around the world in the last few days. Deepika and Vin have already attended premieres in Mexico and London. xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage will also premiere in India. Last weekend, Deepika Padukone also represented xXx 3 at an after party for the Golden Globes in Los Angeles
Went with dad to see a guru who had come from India. I was a 5-year-old kid playing with my father. The guru went to my parents and said 'that kid is going to surprise you one day': Vin Diesel
We will dance in the sequel: Vin Diesel
I could play Serena so confidently because my co-star and director had so much faith in me: Deepika
When he tweeted that epic picture, I didn't even know if I was doing the film. I was speechless when I met him. When we started filming, I told him he was a teddy bear: Deepika on Vin Diesel
Her commitment was apparent from the very beginning. She made us feel she would go to any length to personify this daredevil character: Vin Diesel on Deepika
Wanted to create a female version of Xander Cage: Director DJ Caruso on Deepika's character Serena
Never seen a reception as I did this morning getting off the plane: Vin Diesel
Working together was in our destiny. One project didn't happen but we both knew this would. Thanks to xXx for giving me the chance: Deepika on working with Vin
Can't tell you how happy I am to be home. Proud as an Indian to be representing country on global stage: Deepika Padukone
Just let me kiss her, says Vin Diesel
When we started shooting, she said 'one request - do a big Hollywood premiere in our country.' The fact that we're here means that we've kept our promise: Vin Diesel
Have wanted to work with Deepika for many years. We first met years ago and saw chemistry was something special: Vin Diesel
"Dream come true to be here," says Vin Diesel
The press meet is up next
It's time for #XXXPremier. The media has lined up. Watch out! pic.twitter.com/YJf61H58wS
- Viacom18 (@viacom18) January 12, 2017
The excitement of having Vin Diesel visit, as reported by director DJ Caruso
@deepikapadukone and #VinDiesel Chased by photographers on streets of muambi. I am in car behind them! pic.twitter.com/skeVRz5Ci9
- D.j. Caruso (@Deejaycar) January 12, 2017
Director Caruso tweeted:
The greatest welcome ever! #XXXIndiaPremiere. Wow and a blessing to go with it! https://t.co/IHM47SCush
- D.j. Caruso (@Deejaycar) January 12, 2017
A reception fit for Xander Cage
From the airport, Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone headed to the St Regis hotel in Mumbai, where they will also address the press later
The blockbuster welcome Deepika and Vin received at the airport included a reception committe of women wearing the traditional Maharashtrian nauvari sari:
"This is happening, this is real," said Deepika and Vin in a live-stream on his Facebook page after they landed in Mumbai
#VinDiesel is among the top Twitter trends just now. Here's one effusive tweet:
The Guardian Of The Galaxy is in Mumbai! Welcome #VinDiesel.
- Mehul 🙂 (@mehulgohil) January 12, 2017
After xXx 3 duties, Deepika and Vin will also let their hair down at an after party, which will also expectedly be attended by Bollywood bigwigs
Laughter therapy. Vin, nice try to keep a straight face!
Looks like fun in Mumbai. #xXxIndiaPremiere pic.twitter.com/U0OUjZKa3h
- Deepika Malaysia FC (@TeamDeepikaMY) January 12, 2017
Ahead of Deepika, Vin's arrival:
Early to rise! We're ready for an xXxciting start to the Mumbai promotions! #xXxIndiaPremiere @deepikapadukone #VinDiesel pic.twitter.com/Fo6gcdeudF
- Paramount India (@ParamountPicsIN) January 12, 2017
A xXx 3 throwback we all love! Deepika, who's rumoured to be dating Ranveer Singh, was visited by the actor on Valentine's Day last year. Deepika was shooting in Toronto
Special visitor on set today. #RanveerSingh and a very happy #DeepikaPadukone. Great spirit and smile. #Cooldude pic.twitter.com/dvwmWh1NZ2
- D.j. Caruso (@Deejaycar) February 13, 2016
Deepika and Vin's Mumbai schedule includes a press conference in the evening, followed by a premiere of xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage
Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone's action-thriller is already a rage in India and the 49-year-old actor witnessed it first-hand on Thursday
The xXx 3 co-stars walk out of the airport hand-in-hand. Aren't they simply aww-dorable?
Deepika and Vin are here! 
Deepika, who has been sincerely carrying on with promotion duty for xXx 3, sent an invitation to Vin he could not refuse. "India is frantically waiting for you. We'll meet soon - on January 12 and 13," she said with a tweet in Hindi. It arrived with a poster
- Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 3, 2017
Meanwhile, here's a better look at Serena Unger:
- Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 12, 2017
The wait is almost over, guys. Deepika and Vin will be spotted at the Mumbai airport anytime now. Till then... 
Deepika Padukone is happy to bring xXx 3 home!
"There is a lot of action and adventure in the film which we haven't seen in Indian movies before. I am very excited that we will be presenting the movie here," she told IANS
"There is a lot of action and adventure in the film which we haven't seen in Indian movies before. I am very excited that we will be presenting the movie here," she told IANS
Deepika was femme fatale in a black pant suit at the Mexico premiere of her film
Image courtesy: AFP
Deepika might look all lethal and deadly in her xXx 3 persona but she's still desi at heart. Her only condition for coming on board Vin's film was an India premiere of her Hollywood debut. Vin agreed, and here we are!
Meanwhile, Deepika also represented xXx 3 at the Golden Globes after party in Los Angeles
Image courtesy: AFP
Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev and Deepika's other co-star Tony Jaa were all at the London premiere
Image courtesy: AFP
Deepika and Vin also co-star with Nina Dobrev
However, Deepika's look in xXx 3 is slightly...umm... a lot different than this. She plays a secret operative and her partner in crime is Ruby Rose ![]()
The spotlight was on scarlet queen Deepika Padukone
Image courtesy: AFP
On Thursday, India will wake up to Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel in the country. Meanwhile, the duo are all set to host a screening of the film on Thursday evening. Ahead of that, Deepika and Team xXx 3 had super duper fun at the London premiere
The good, the extreme, and the completely insane... the gang's all here! #xXxPremiere pic.twitter.com/7H0N9Oxfdq
- Paramount Pictures (@ParamountUK) January 10, 2017
