Few days back it was Dev Patel who was heard praising legendary Hollywood actress Dame Judi Dench, also his co-star in the film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

And now we guess its Judi’s turn to return the gesture as she recently spoke about her fondness for co-star and Slumdog Millionaire actor Dev Patel. The actress says he is the one of the most energetic actors she has ever met.

The 77-year-old Oscar winner told the sources that she has become a fan of the star and will be watching his career closely. "He's probably got more energy than any actor I've met in 56 years of being in the theatre. He is a powerhouse, like a very strong battery and he always wants to try new things; each take is never quite the same so it's very, very exciting. Plus, he's utterly delightful and I will watch his career fantastically closely," Dench said.

The veteran actress has worked with Patel in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a forthcoming film directed by John Madden. The film is a drama/comedy with an ensemble cast. It centers on a supposedly newly restored palace-hotel in Rajasthan aka The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel advertised as India's answer for the UK's most elegant retirees.

The film has been shot in Rajasthan and is set to release in India on May 18. Hopefully audience would love to see the two stars together in the film!

Source: TNN