Published 15:05 IST, May 12th 2019

Vin Diesel just made a thought-provoking Oscar claim about Robert Downey Jr. Here's what he said

Robert Downey, Jr. who plays Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most celebrated actors of the Avengers film franchise. However, looks like its not just the fans, but his 'Avengers: Endgame' co-star Vin Diesel is also a huge admirer of the superstar.

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Robert Downey, Jr. who plays Tony Stark aka Iron Man in Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of most celebrated actors of  Avengers film franchise. However, looks like its t just fans, but his 'Avengers: Endgame' co-star Vin Diesel is also a huge mirer of superstar.

Recently, Vin Diesel, who voices character of Groot in MCU, took to Instagram and extended a heartfelt mess for actor, referring to him as 'Bobby'. actor shared a picture of two where Downey can be seen ing a selfie with him and said that Downey Jr has provided him with inspiration to take 'Fast 9' to "new heights".

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In  post, 'Fast and Furious' actor expressed his love for 'Avenger' star and wrote, "My bror Bobby... let me tell you about this amazing individual. He has a way of giving everyone he comes in contact with so much inspiration. You see it in roles he plays. Like me, he has never won an Oscar, but that means zero when it comes to how he has affected world. His very existence represents power of resilience. love you have for him pales in comparison to love I have for his spirit."

"On weekend of highest grossing movie of all times, he is most humble way says, your next bror. Fast 9 is going to take industry to new heights! His belief in me sometimes scares me. I never want to let anyone down. So I will do everything in my power to make sure FAST 9 is everything! I love you RDJ and your brorhood is truly a gift of which I am eternally grateful for," he ded furr.

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'Avengers: Endgame', which released on April 26, also marks final film within Marvel Cinematic Universe's current generation which comprises of 22 films, including 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and recently released 'Captain Marvel'. It will also be last Marvel movie for some of key actors including Robert Downey, Jr. Iron Man and Chris Evans as Captain America.

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Directed by Russo Brors, film is 22nd installment in Marvel Cinematic Universe.  grandeur of film seems to have surpassed expectations of audience, as y have lauded  project widely on social media and described it with words like 'Epic' and 'Incredible'.

It features a stellar star cast which includes, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Chele, Tom Holland, Chwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Jeremy Renner, Evangeline Lilly, Jon Favreau, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson and Josh Berlin.

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14:29 IST, May 12th 2019