Upon its release, ‘Black Panther’ took the world by storm with its afro-futuristic style, engaging plot, amazing performances and exhilarating action. In addition to all that, Winston Duke’s M’Baku won everyone’s hearts with his gentle giant attitude and vegan jokes. And while fans are glad to see him loyally fighting beside T’Challa in ‘Infinity War’, they might be surprised to see him siding with another King.
Recently, Winston Duke shared his love for ‘Baahubali 2’ on his Instagram story and hailed Amarendra Baahubali as his King.
https://twitter.com/gangadhartweetz/status/984782142663221250
The ‘Black Panther’ actor showed off most of the action scenes that featured Bhallaladeva and Amarendra in his Instagram story. However, when it came to the famous tree-sling-shot sequence, Winston absolutely lost it, all the while enjoying the movie’s absurdity.
When the news about Winston’s love for this National Award winning movie spread, the official Twitter handle of ‘Baahubali’ reached out to Winston.
Hey @Winston_Duke, thanks for your love for our #Baahubali films and Indian Cinema… Glad you loved them! We absolutely enjoyed your M'Baku role in #BlackPanther. Looking forward for #AvengersInfinityWar. pic.twitter.com/O50gkODUs1
— Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) April 14, 2018
Winston was quick to respond with a note of thanks as well.
The pleasure is all mine. Thank you for the masterpiece👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 !!!
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) April 16, 2018
Indian fans obviously noticed this exchange and were glad to see their favorite film get some international appreciation.
1. ‘Baahubali’ fans love M’Baku.
Thank u so much Sir for loving #Baahubali . its our pleasure too. Lots of love from #teluguindia …
— balasubramanyam ss (@Balasub86376265) April 16, 2018
2. Sending love from India to Wakanda.
Thank you @Winston_Duke for watching India's Biggest & Best movie series, #Baahubali!!
Baahubali is definitely the first choice from Indian movies for people from all over the world.
'Magnum Opus' Baahubali!!
Jai Maahishmati!! 💪 @RanaDaggubati @Shobu_ @BaahubaliMovie https://t.co/7Rz5AO1CaU— Rana Daggubati❤FC (@WorldRanaFans) April 14, 2018
3. Vegans assemble!
@Winston_Duke watching Baahubali and putting it up on his Instagram is everything!!! #wearevegetarians
— Abhi S (@exoticallyabhi) April 13, 2018
4. Winston Duke just got a followers boost.
https://twitter.com/GailAnnMaharaj1/status/984802594660016130
5. Let’s ‘Baahubali’ and chill.
https://twitter.com/SaimaFerdows/status/984706349111173121
Most Indians who watched ‘Black Panther’ won’t know this, thanks to our ever awesome CBFC, but M’Baku has Indian connections as his Jabari tribe prays to our very own Hanuman. So, it’s great to see Winston extend his character’s desi origins by appreciating the nation’s pride that is ‘Baahubali’. Now it’s time to return the gesture when he returns to the big screen in ‘Infinity War’, with a combo of “Yibambe” and “Jai Mahismati”.