After Raj Kapoor, grandson Ranbir Kapoor becoming a heartthrob in Russia

Following the footsteps of his illustrious grandfather, Ranbir Kapoor is becoming a heartthrob in Russia.

His grandfather, late cinema legend Raj Kapoor, continues to be a rage in Russia and now actor Ranbir Kapoor is set to promote his latest release Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) in the country.

The youthful entertainer is directed by Ayan Mukerji, and also features Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin. In India, it has turned out to be a blockbuster and managed to cross the Rs.100 crore mark within a week of its release.

“YJHD will release in Russia in the coming months. Ranbir will be there for three days before the release so that he has time to engage with the media and market the film,” said a source.

"Ranbir is excited about this trip and is looking forward to interacting with his fans," the source aded.

Raj Kapoor is still adored in Russia. Some of his films including “Awaara”, “Shree 420” and “Mera Naam Joker” garnered a huge fan base for the late actor.