At the 'Jigra' promotional event in Hyderabad, Alia Bhatt praised Samantha Ruth Prabhu, calling her a hero both on and off-screen. Director Trivikram also lauded Samantha, saying her fan base rivals that of Rajinikanth. Both actresses were acknowledged for their contributions to cinema. The event highlighted their strong camaraderie, with Alia sharing how quickly Samantha agreed to attend. 'Jigra' releases on October 11, 2024.