'Brad Pitt. That's it': Deepika Padukone Praises Actor After Watching F1
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Deepika Padukone calls Brad Pitt 'That's it, that's the post' after watching his film F1, praising the actor's performance in Joseph Kosinski's racing drama.
Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone couldn't contain her admiration for Brad Pitt following the global release of his much-anticipated racing film F1. On Sunday, the Pathaan actor took to her Instagram Stories to share a playful tribute to Pitt, simply writing: 'Brad Pitt. That's it, that's the post. IYKYK." With that cheeky declaration, Deepika joined millions of fans around the world in swooning over the 60-year-old Hollywood icon's performance as a comeback Formula One driver.
Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former racing legend returning to the track after a decades-long hiatus in F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski—renowned for his adrenaline-fueled hit Top Gun: Maverick. The film, which premiered internationally on June 27, has already received rave reviews for its blend of emotional storytelling and visceral, authentic racing sequences.
With Lewis Hamilton onboard as a co-producer, F1 doesn't just tell a story about racing—it feels like it's part of the sport. The film also boasts a powerful cast including Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, and Sarah Niles. Bardem stars as Ruben Cervantes, Sonny's former teammate and now the desperate owner of a struggling team, who convinces Hayes to make an improbable comeback.
As Sonny reenters the high-stakes world of Formula One, he's forced to confront not only fierce competition and a younger, hungrier teammate in Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris), but also the emotional wreckage left by the accident that once ended his career. The film's emotional undercurrents, layered with edge-of-the-seat race sequences, offer a well-rounded cinematic thrill ride.
Adding to the intensity is a Hans Zimmer-composed score, featuring a pulse-pounding blend of electronic and orchestral elements. The soundtrack also includes tracks by Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ (of BLACKPINK fame), and RAYE, giving the film a cross-generational sonic appeal.
With Deepika Padukone's subtle but unmistakable endorsement, F1 has found yet another spotlight in India—and Brad Pitt has clearly won another admirer.
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