Filmmaker Siddharth Anand knows how to make headlines — even with a birthday wish. On November 2, as Bollywood celebrated Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday, the Pathaan and War director penned a message for the superstar that’s now causing quite a stir online. What seemed like a heartfelt tribute also felt, to many fans, like a pointed jab at Prabhas and Spirit director *Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

The Context Behind the Controversy

Last week, Sandeep Reddy Vanga released the audio teaser for his upcoming action film Spirit, featuring Prabhas in the lead. The teaser boldly introduced the actor as “India’s Biggest Superstar" — a title that instantly sparked debate across fandoms.

Shah Rukh Khan’s fans, in particular, flooded social media, arguing that the “King of Bollywood" still holds that crown

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