Thalapathy Vijay gets Virat Kohli‑signed bat, CM’s gift video goes viral
Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay receives a cricket bat signed by Virat Kohli during an MRF meeting in Chennai; photos and a video of Tamil Nadu CM’s special gift spark online frenzy.
Vijay was handed a Virat‑signed bat at an MRF meet in Chennai. A video of the Tamil Nadu chief minister presenting a surprise gift has set social media ablaze.
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Social media lit up when Thalapathy Vijay was seen holding a cricket bat bearing Virat Kohli’s signature. The actor got the gift during a meeting with the MRF team in Chennai, the pictures showing him in a black suit, white shirt and a veshti draped around his neck.
Several snaps from the encounter surfaced online. They show senior MRF officials – Chairman K.M. Mammen, Vice Chairman Arun Mammen and Managing Director Rahul Mammen – chatting with Vijay about the company’s operations and future plans in Tamil Nadu. Yet the bat, signed by India’s star batsman, stole the limelight.
Fans cheered the sight of Vijay’s grin, the bat in his hands and the obvious cricket mania. They’ve known Vijay’s love for the sport for years – he’s been a brand ambassador for the Chennai IPL franchise since its inaugural season in 2008 and shares a friendly rapport with former CSK captain MS Dhoni.
Adding to the buzz, a video surfaced of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin presenting Vijay with a “special gift”. The clip went viral, pulling in both film lovers and cricket enthusiasts.
On the film front, Vijay is gearing up for “Jana Nayagan”, directed by H. Vinoth, starring Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju. The movie has faced delays – certification snags and an online leak earlier this year – but the anticipation remains high.
So, a signed bat, a viral gift video and a pending blockbuster – Vijay is still weaving cinema and sport together, one headline at a time.