The Smashing Machine: Farhan Akhtar Gives Shoutout To Dwayne Johnson Led Biopic

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's The Smashing Machine is among the most-anticipated films of October. Ahead of its grand theatrical release on October 2, Indian celebrities are giving shoutouts to the film.

Farhan Akhtar, who played a boxer in Toofaan, shared the trailer of The Smashing Machine on his Instagram Story.

Farhan Akhtar's shoutout

Sharing the trailer of The Smashing Machine, Farhan wrote, "It’s not often that I feel the urge to share the trailer of someone’s film but this one really moved me, so here I am. First, it’s directed by Benny Safdie @bowedtie, who made the brilliant ‘Uncut Gems’.. second, there’s the amazing Emily Blunt who is always a treat to watch .. and then there’s Dwayne @therock Johnson in an unrecognisable avatar, really looking like he’s deep-dived into this one. Can’t wait to see it. The Smashing Machine. @pvrpictures if you see this post, keep my seats blocked and the popcorn ready.”

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The Smashing Machine at Venice Film Festival

At the Venice Film Festival, The Smashing Machine received a 15-minute standing ovation. Looking at the reception, Dwayne got emotional. Talking to AP before the premiere, the actor said, “I have for a long time wanted this. The transformation part was something I was really hungry to do. I’ve been very fortunate to have the career that I’ve had and make the films that I have, but there was just this voice inside of me, this little voice, like what if I can do more.” A24’s The Smashing Machine is directed by Benny Safdie. The biographical sports drama is presented by PVR INOX Pictures in India. Johnson plays legendary ’90s fighter Mark Kerr in the film.