Deepika Padukone-starrer 'Padmaavat' released; Here is how Twitterati reacts to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus

After creating a lot of buzz over its storyline, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited period drama 'Padmaavat' finally hit the screens on January 25.

Based on the 16th-century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s epic poem 'Padmavat', the movie faced resistance due to misinformation campaigns and rumour-mongering.

Several Rajput groups like Karni Sena accused the filmmakers of distorting historical facts, maligning the image of Rani Padmini.

A rumoured dream sequence between Padmini and Khilji has sparked several debates ever since the movie began shooting in Rajasthan.

However, despite massive protests throughout the country, several theatres have witnessed a good turnout during the first show on Thursday morning. Moviegoers were keen to know the reasons behind all those uproars since 2017.

A large number of police personnel were deployed outside cinema halls to avoid any untoward incident across the country.

Since the Deepika Padukone-starrer is now finally in cinemas, let's have a quick look at the Twitter reactions from across the world.

#Padmaavat is absolutely epic. Nobody does tragedy like SLB. The tragedy here is men thinking they have a right to posses women’s bodies. Bhansali’s best since Devdas.

— Nikhil Arora (@nikhil_arora) January 25, 2018

Watched #padmaavat today..
And I must say it's one of the best movie ever made on #RajputHistory....
Nothing there to b questioned ..#SanjayLeelaBhansali has again done a great job with his direction.....( Plz don't compare it with #BajiraoMastani )#DeepikaPadukone

— pulkit jain (@pulks89jain) January 25, 2018

#DancebeeReviews | @filmpadmaavat is magnificent, opulent and flawless. A visual spectacle, with top notch performances. Easily, one of Indian cinema's best offering in recent times! #padmaavat https://t.co/znuV9N8Dng

— Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) January 24, 2018

I'm calling it now. Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Villain, Best Film & Best Director will all go to #Padmaavat at #IIFA awards 2018 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟#ShahidKapoor #DeepikaPadukone #RanveerSingh #PadmaavatReview pic.twitter.com/EZsRH8jpLn

— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) January 24, 2018

#Padmaavat movie review: A remarkable motion picture experience... Here’s my opinion on Bollywood Hungama: https://t.co/kUH2awZtsR pic.twitter.com/o2neOhs87f

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 23, 2018

Ranveer Singh you magnificent person! How you’ve done this??? Epic epic epic! Blown me away and how! Pure magic in Padmavat!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏 @RanveerOfficial #Padmavat

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 25, 2018

DP 😍 how can a human being look soooooo stunning!!! But what’s even more stunning is your strength and your eyes and everything you did in this film! @deepikapadukone ❤️❤️❤️

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 25, 2018

And last but definitely not the least my dear friend @shahidkapoor!!!! How you manage to make every character look like you belong there amazes me. 👏👏 Gave me soo many moments of goose flesh! 🙌 #Padmaavat

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 25, 2018

Sanjay sir you have nailed it once again with the world you’ve given us! Can’t wait for your next magical piece already! Running out of big beautiful words to describe your films ☺️🙈 Thank you for this experience :) ✨✨✨✨ #SanjayLeelaBhansali

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 25, 2018

Saw #padmavat @deepikapadukone ur epitome of beauty, @RanveerOfficial is a beast in every manner( in a good way😜) and @shahidkapoor is subtle nd perfect! Loved the grandeur of #SLB, but my heart hoots for @RanveerOfficial

— meera chopra (@MeerraChopra) January 25, 2018

I may have said this before.. but @deepikapadukone really IS poetry in motion. Elegance personified. ❤️ #Padmaavat

— Kritika Kamra (@Kritika_Kamra) January 25, 2018

I can't explain how BEAUTIFUL @deepikapadukone is looking in this movie. 1st half of @filmpadmaavat done & #DeepikaPadukone is mind-blowing. #Padmaavat

— Tamanna Wahi (@tamannaW) January 25, 2018

I’m awe with @deepikapadukone
No one could have done this justice to the role Padmavati! Complete respect and love! #Padmavaat

— SreeMukhi (@MukhiSree) January 24, 2018

Just finished watching #Padmaavat. #SanjayLeelaBansali does it once again. What an incredible film ! Contrary to all theories it’s a fantastic tribute to Rajput culture, heritage and bravery. Take a bow @RanveerOfficial @deepikapadukone @shahidkapoor ! Don’t miss it !

— Apoorva Mehta (@apoorvamehta18) January 24, 2018

How can you not love @RanveerOfficial ! For giving his all to the part, for bringing in ferocious energy & nuance. For upping his game with every role & not being afraid to bare his soul. Stunning as Khilji!! #Padmaavat

— Nakuul Mehta (@NakuulMehta) January 25, 2018

#Padmaavat - @deepikapadukone dint Portrayed Rani Padmavati,she lived her .Her performance in the film will always be touted as 1 of the best performance of all time.Her climax monologue & Johar scene performance will give you chills. You can never forget that scene all ur life.

— Sumit kadel (@SumitkadeI) January 24, 2018

I just loooved padmaavat, the way it honours bravery by rani padmavati it was soo emotional, it made me cry, @RanveerOfficial @shahidkapoor @deepikapadukone give such a marvelous performance
Kudos to the entire team
A very well made well shot movie.

— Ashish Chanchlani (@ashchanchlani) January 24, 2018

@aditiraohydari You were so lovely in the film. Your simplicity and grace wins hearts big time. Loved the scene when you meet “Padmavati” for the first time. must say the dialogue reflects your characters beauty and yours. You looked gorgeous 🤗😘🙏🏻

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 24, 2018

@RanveerOfficial Khilji ! Khilji !khilji! I just loved to hate you on screen. What a terrific character and what a terrific performance...ufff....❤️🤗There is NO ONE ELSE who could do this. Salute. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 every scene was just epic. Loved the #khiljidance

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 24, 2018

@deepikapadukone Rani Padmavati.Anyone would want to Kill for you. You were brilliant. So strong that I had goose bumps.Immense respect for the character and for you,for bringing her to life ...for us to give her respect. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😘

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 24, 2018

@shahidkapoor Rawal Ratan Singh ki Jai Ho 🙏🏻.Bro what an outstanding https://t.co/33IPTb8Xkw are one of the finest actors and you know https://t.co/Cn9WFcBS32 restrained & powerful. Loved the scene when you question her when you are captive 🙏🏻 wowww

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 24, 2018

Just witnessed HISTORY. Felt like I was right there. Every second of watching this epicness made me a bigger fan of #SanjayLeelaBhansali the GOD of Indian cinema. #Padmavat

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 24, 2018

@RanveerOfficial Dear Brother your Performance in @filmpadmaavat at par with Batman’s Joker Heath Ledger& Jonny Depp,What an Experience to watch you on Screen Kudos😍Sanjay Leela Sir once again proved he is Jedi of Epic Tales @deepikapadukone @shahidkapoor Lived in their Roles pic.twitter.com/IAHPXKYFiP

— Meher Ramesh (@MeherRamesh) January 24, 2018

#AboutLastNight at the special screening of @filmpadmaavat what a incredible creations by #SanjayLeelaBhansali ji and excellent acting by @RanveerOfficial @deepikapadukone @SAfridiOfficial & rest of the team..feeling proud to be a part of this movie ##Padmaavat pic.twitter.com/pm5fV4jpa0

— Richa Sharma (@TheRichaSharma) January 24, 2018

Finally saw @filmpadmaavat last night and all I can say is that this genius named #SanjayLeelaBhansali is a magician on celluloid! What an incredible film that pays one of the finest tributes to the valour of #Rajputs. Every frame is like poetry in motion! #Padmaavat pic.twitter.com/wPPtZ44nMH

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) January 24, 2018

#Padmavat is OUTSTANDING!!!!! Terrific performances from Deepika, Shahid & Ranveer Singh. Glory & sacrifices of Rajputs are well-executed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. pic.twitter.com/EmYJPqrKPH

— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) January 23, 2018

The whole team of @filmpadmaavat should be THRILLED with what they have given us. #Padmaavat is incredible!!!! Hindi cinema at it’s absolute best! ✨ @Viacom18Movies #Padmaavat #PadmaavatReview @RanveerOfficial @shahidkapoor @deepikapadukone @ShobhaIyerSant @Bhansali_Prod

— Anushka Arora (@Anushka_Arora) January 23, 2018

+100000000000000 I’d happily add a gazillion to this in support @filmpadmaavat! More power to your team. Win hearts ❤️🙌🏼 @deepikapadukone @RanveerOfficial @shahidkapoor #SLB #Padmaavat https://t.co/TYfdLo9UYt

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) January 23, 2018

Wishing #Padmavat all the success luck love and peace today. @shahidkapoor @RanveerOfficial @deepikapadukone believe Mr Bhansali has done it again👍

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 24, 2018

Shahid Kapoor is a big surprise in #Padmaavat. What an actor you are SK! You have portrayed Ratan Singh amazingly. Your walk, talk and andaaz as a Rajput king is just too good. Its an examplary performance👏👏👏👏👏 @shahidkapoor @filmpadmaavat @Viacom18Movies pic.twitter.com/McqjJBOsjK

— Raghuvendra Singh (@raghuvendras) January 23, 2018

The Queen has arrived! Never seen before love for an actress on social media. Deepika Padukone fans catch the First Show of #Padmaavat to show their love. #DP1stDay1stShow @dp1stday1stshow #DeepikaPadukone @deepikapadukone @filmpadmaavat pic.twitter.com/m3aOdyZmgx

— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) January 25, 2018

Words can’t do justice to what @deepikapadukone has done. She has brought Rani Padmini to life 478 years after the regal queen of Chittor was first written about & will bring tears to the eyes of every man & woman (Rajput & otherwise) at the end of the film. #Padmaavat

— Akshaye Rathi (@akshayerathi) January 24, 2018

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— Rajeev Masand (@RajeevMasand) January 24, 2018