Fans go gaga over Akshay Kumar's Gold

Gold depicts the events that lead to India winning its first gold medal as a free nation

Twitterverse exploded as Akshay Kumar's much-awaited sports drama film 'Gold' released on 72nd Independence Day. This movie depicts the events that lead to India winning its first gold medal as a free nation.

A Bollywood actor Darshan Kumaar said that the movie was a treat to watch. He took to twitter and wrote, "#GoldMovie is a pure Golden treat to watch ??Hatsoff @akshaykumar Mind-blowing performance ??Superb Direction @kagtireema ???? N Brilliant performances by @TheAmitSadh @sunnykaushal89 @ItsVineetSingh @Roymouni n d entire cast ???? @excelmovies"

'Raazi' actor Vicky Kaushal who also happened to watch the movie said he experienced a plethora of emotions. He tweeted, "I laughed, I hooted, I clapped, I cried. Stunning film in every department. Many congratulations to the entire team of #Gold for such an amazing film. @kagtireema @akshaykumar @ritesh_sid @FarOutAkhtar @TheAmitSadh @ItsVineetSingh @kapoorkkunal @sunnykaushal89 ?? ??? ?? Gold!'

Also, the 'Jannat' star Sonal Chauhan took to twitter to say that the movie multiplied her patriotism by infinity.She wrote, "My feeling of patriotism just got multiplied by infinity afr Watching #gold. Great Performances by @akshaykumar @TheAmitSadh @kapoorkkunal @Roymouni n the entire cast n some phenomenal moments tht would make u want 2stand n clap. Yet another great film by @kagtireema @ExcelFilms"

A fan who took to twitter to express her view after watching the movie she said that Akshay Kumar is growing as an actor. She wrote, "You're growing as an actor when your every new movie is your career's Best movie. @akshaykumar Best Actor of INDIA. #GoldMovie"

A patriotic fan who saw the movie called it the best Independence day movie ever. He tweeted, "Just saw the movie Gold and it's incredible loved it. Proud to be an indian ????. Vande Matram. The best independence movie given by @akshaykumar and @Roymouni #IndependenceDay2018 #GoldMovie"

The sports drama takes the audience back in time to witness a team's struggle to make the nation proud. The upcoming flick which released today boasts of an ensemble cast including Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Singh, and Sunny Kaushal, among others. 'Gold' also marks the debut of TV sensation Mouni Roy on the big screen.

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Edited by mid-day online desk, with inputs from ANI

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