Deepika Padukone recently expressed her admiration for Brad Pitt’s performance in the highly anticipated sports drama F1. Taking to her Instagram Story, Deepika posted a short yet impactful tribute: “BRAD PITT. THAT’S IT. THAT’S THE POST. IYKYK (If You Know, You Know).” The cheeky message seemed to convey her excitement after watching the film, which has already garnered strong reviews from audiences and a solid performance at the box office.

F1, released in theatres on June 27, 2025, revolves around the world of Formula One racing. The plot follows a retired racing driver returning to the sport after decades to save his partner’s team from disbanding. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem, with a special appearance from F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. The film’s thrilling racing sequences and Pitt’s stellar performance have captivated viewers.

While Deepika’s tribute to Pitt may have caught everyone’s attention, she is also preparing for her upcoming slate of films. After taking a brief hiatus to focus on her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, she is set to return to the screen in big films like Brahmastra Part Two: Dev, Kalki 2898 AD, Pathaan 2, and the highly anticipated King alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Anil Kapoor. Recently, she exited Spirit due to a scheduling conflict but is now working on Allu Arjun and Atlee’s AA22xA6, which is already in progress.