It seems, however, that the film has found fans amongst the film industry and the reason is none other than Sushant, who has been receiving praise from many notable personalities.
Tamil superstar Suriya Sivakumar, who is busy shooting for Singam 3 caught a show of the biopic and was 'spellbound' by Sushant's performance:
Just saw #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory Sushant or Dhoni who actually are you.. @itsSSR Spellbound by your performance!!
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) September 30, 2016
But he wasn't the only one who couldn't spot a difference Sushant and Dhoni himself. Actress Kriti Sanon, filmmakers Milap Zaveri and Shirish Kunder, screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar echoed the sentiment:
@itsSSR you are a true performer. U were Dhoni for me in every frame of #MSDhoni . Such expressive eyes..Killed it n how!!
— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) October 1, 2016
Take a bow @itsSSR U made me believe YOU were @msdhoni and that's hell of an achievement! Found myself applauding for him as well as you!
— Milap (@zmilap) September 30, 2016
An actor playing a sportsman never looks convincing. That's why I loved watching @msdhoni play himself. @itsSSR, which role did you play?
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) October 1, 2016
A truly inspiring story told inspiringly. Take a bow @itsSSR for totally recreating a life on screen! #NeerajPandey #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory
— Niranjan Iyengar (@ashesinwind) October 1, 2016
Actor Madhavan loved the performance as well:
@itsSSR you are fantasticccccc bro.. made an immortal man even more immortal... hats off and love you bro.a thousand hugsloveddddd the film.
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) September 30, 2016
Telugu star Nithiin urged everyone to watch the film:
M.S.DHONI.. Loved The Film!! Go For It!!!
— nithiin (@actor_nithiin) September 30, 2016
Sushant's Kai Po Che gang was behind him:
Congratulatuons @itsSSR on hitting it out of the stadium. So proud of you brother. What a splendid job in #DhoniUntoldStory
— Raj Kummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) October 1, 2016
Its A @itsSSR show all the way.. fabulous performance..immensely proud of u my boy #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory #Dhoni
— Abhishek Kapoor (@Abhishekapoor) September 30, 2016
Punjabi star Gippy Grewal sent his love:
@itsSSR @msdhoni bro Mubarkan...
— Gippy Grewal (@igippygrewal) October 1, 2016
Love from punjab....#msdhoni
What a film....
Hero stars Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty were all praises:
#DHONI what a film! Was blown away by your performance @itsSSR I don't think any1 cud have done what uve done bro! Too good #NeerajPandey
— Sooraj Pancholi (@soorajpancholi9) October 1, 2016
Loved #DhoniUntoldStory. Every character what so perfectly adapted and portrayed.@itsSSR you told the story so effortlessly, u were amazing.
— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) October 1, 2016
Nimrat Kaur, Ayushmann Khurrana, filmmakers Homi Adajania and Kunal Kohli, Masaan actor Vicky Kaushal, and Dilwale actor Varun Sharma felt inspired:
So enthralled by your @msdhoni, @itsSSR! Honest, sophisticated, immaculate work. #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory is a dreamer's delight ! #TrueHero
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 30, 2016
This @itsSSR is such a perfectionist. From each expression to the helicopter shot. Well played bro! Absolutely loved #DhoniUntoldStory
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 30, 2016
#MSDhoniTheUntoldStory INSPIRES BEYOND! @itsSSR you my friend are brilliant! @msdhoni you r an inspiration. Hats off #NeerajPandey & crew.
— homiadajania (@homiadajania) September 30, 2016
@itsSSR your performance is so good in every frame I saw @msdhoni and not you! Emotions,cricket,romance you've excelled in all! Hats off
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) September 30, 2016
Now I want to see the untold story of @itsSSR 's prep to become Dhoni. What an incredible portrayal. Really inspiring!
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) September 30, 2016
Absolutely Loved #MSDhoni such a terrific performance by @itsSSR Bhaii you have killed it!! @msdhoni Such an Inspirational Journey!!
— Varun Sharma (@varunsharma90) September 30, 2016
Musician Amaal Mallik thought Sushant 'killed it':
#MSDhoniTheUntoldStory is worthy.....This man @msdhoni is an inspiration to billions. @itsSSR you've killed it !!!
— Amaal Mallik (@AmaalMallik) September 30, 2016
And there was love from home:
@itsSSR i have no words for you. Live your moment my dhoni time to relax and see your hardwork getting appreciated
— disha patani (@DishPatani) September 30, 2016
@itsSSR your performance in #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory is beyond words. It is flawless. One of best. Every character is pure. I am very good.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) September 28, 2016
Directed by Neeraj Pandey, M S Dhoni: The Untold Story hit theatres this Friday. It also stars Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, Anupam Kher and Bhumika Chawla.
