Vin Diesel gets a rousing welcome upon arrival in India, wins internet for thank you note

Vin Diesel is in India for the promotion of his upcoming film XXX: Return of Xander Cage, which marks the Hollywood debut of Deepika Padukone

Vin Diesel is in India to promote his upcoming film XXX: Return of Xander Cage, which marks the Hollywood debut of Deepika Padukone. It is his maiden visit to the country and Diesel is very excited.

Diesel, along with his “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” co-star Deepika Padukone and director D.J. Caruso, was welcomed with dhol, ‘tutari’ and ’tilak’. They arrived to a typical desi fanfare of women dressed in traditional Marathi nauvari (nine-yard) saris and yellow turbans.

Taking time out from his packed schedule, Diesel took to Instagram to express his views. He posted: “So honoured to be here in India for the first time. The xXx Global tour has been great and now I and Deepika Padukone are going to share this film with her country today. As a child, I always dreamed of visiting India… Thank you Paramount for making this dream come true. Xander.”

Photo: PTI

Photo: PTI

Diesel’s two-day India trip has a lot of things planned. He is promoting “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”, which is releasing in India on Friday — before anywhere else in the world. He will also attend a party late night wherein the bigwigs of the tinsel town are expected to be present. The actors, along with other members of the film’s cast and crew, have been on an extensive worldwide promotional spree to promote the film. They visited London and Mexico before coming to India.

 

The movie is a new instalment in the “xXX” series after the 2002 film “xXx” and the 2005 entertainer xXx: State of the Union. It also stars Ruby Rose, Samuel L Jackson, Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa.

Vin Diesel (centre) and Deepika Padukone being greeted upon their arrival in Mumbai. (Photo: IANS)

Vin Diesel (centre) and Deepika Padukone being greeted upon their arrival in Mumbai. (Photo: IANS)

Deepika will be soon appearing on the Ellen De Genres wherein the popular American host will grill the Padmavati actor on her personal life and plans for a career in Hollywood as well. Deepika will also promote her upcoming film XXX: Return of Xander Cage on the show.

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