On the night Gully Boy premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2019, Siddhant Chaturvedi received an enthusiastic voice message from Ranveer Singh, the film's lead, directed by Zoya Akhtar. Ranveer Singh, unable to contain his excitement after the first viewing, predicted a life-changing experience for Siddhant, who was making his debut in the musical drama as a Mumbai street rapper.

Siddhant, now a star, shared in an interview how Ranveer foresaw the film's success and their performances before the audience did.