Saala Khadoos
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R. Madhavan starrer "Saala Khadoos", which will be released on 29 January, has impressed Bollywood celebrities. The film, directed by Sudha Kongara, is a sports drama revolving around boxing. Madhavan plays the role of a boxing coach and newcomer Ritika Singh plays an aspiring boxer.

Rajkumar Hirani had arranged for a special screening of his first home production "Saala Khadoos" for Bollywood celebrities. Celebs including Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Dia Mirza, Rohit Roy and ace director Aanand L Rai, who attended the special screening, could not stop praising the film.

Here is what Bollywood celebs have to say about R Madhavan starrer "Saala Khadoos":

Shilpa Shetty: Just saw #saalakhadoos, laughed n sobbed,@ActorMadhavan was brilliant and #Ritika was the character personified,such a simple entertaining film that moves you. Must watch tweetos, releasing 29th.

"Tanu Weds Manu Returns" director Aanand L Rai: #knockout what a debut by @ritika_offl in @SaalaKhadoos Fighter actor is here to stay.#firebrand #fearless @ActorMadhavan @RajkumarHirani... He plays manu for u in @TWMReturns and then after that he becomes @SaalaKhadoos. Gutsy heart felt performance.Loved it @ActorMadhavan Saale

Dia Mirza: Ritika in #SaalaKhadoos is a sparkling gem! Thank you @RajkumarHirani and @ActorMadhavan for making this! RESPECT... And MADDY! oh oh MADDY you are a STAR. The most solid, dependable, amazing person. #SaalaKhadoos @ActorMadhavan @RajkumarHirani @utvfilms

Rohit Roy: What an outstanding film with a brilliant angst ridden performance by my brother @ActorMadhavan !! Bravo... What an incredible performance by my brother Maddy in Saala khadoos !! Blown away! Loves labour...

Shaan: Absolutely Loved the Film!!! @ActorMadhavan is rock solid!!! Saala Khadoos is all heart!!