Mumbai, Nov  3 (IANS): Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has applauded filmmaker Rakesh Roshan for making a film like "Krrish 3" and also giving his actor-son Vivek a new life and confidence as the villain Kaal.

"Praising 'Kaal' simply means applauding the director, Rakesh Roshan," the 66-year-old said here Thursday at a special screening of the film.

"This family, the hero and Rakesh Roshan have given Vivek a new life, new confidence, new beginning and I don't think I have seen a better film than this," he added.

Vivek also seconds his father and calls Rakesh Roshan the Steven Spielberg of India."Whatever he (Suresh Oberoi) has said is absolutely true. I saw the film today (Thursday) for the first time and I forgot that I am Kaal. I was enjoying the film like a kid. I was laughing and crying," said Vivek.

"He (Rakesh Roshan) is a legend, a master and with this film he has shown that he is the Steven Spielberg of India," the 37-year-old added.

"Krrish 3" is the third film in the "Krrish" franchise which began with "Koi Mil Gaya" and stars Hrithik Roshan in the title role.

The film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut and it hit theatres Friday.