An elated director Ali Abbas Zafar has thanked legendary martial arts star Jackie Chan for showering love on the film "Sultan" at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

Zafar on Monday shared a photograph of the trophy on which was written: "2017 Action Movie Week".

"Thank you for all the love Jackie Chan for 'Sultan', Best Action film at Shanghai International Film Festival," Zafar captioned the image.

Thank you for all the love #JackieChan for @SultanTheMovie , best action film at #shanghai international film festival . pic.twitter.com/bUCO2GEiz4

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) July 10, 2017

At present, Zafar is working with Salman in "Tiger Zinda Hai". The Yash Raj Films project is a sequel to the 2012 blockbuster film "Ek Tha Tiger".

The film stars superstar Salman Khan and actress Katrina Kaif.