Popular Hollywood moviemaker of 'Guardian of the Galaxy' fame, James Gunn has announced 'Lagaan' as his favourite Indian movie. In a Twitter Q&A with fans, if he watched Indian films, Gunn said, “Many. Lagaan is probably my favorite.” Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, featuring Aamir Khan as the main lead, 'Lagaan' was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category, and remains the last Indian film to have found that place so far.
Gunn is not the first Marvel alumnus who vouched their love for the movie. Actor Robert Downey Jr had previously compared Aamir to Tom Hanks. In 2010, he had said in an interview, “I happened to see 'Lagaan' and believe Aamir Khan was extraordinary.”
On the work front, Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' is set to release on HBO Max and theatres in August. The release date for his follow-up to the two successful Guardians films was also revealed. Gunn is currently working on a streaming spinoff to 'The Suicide Squad'.
