Thalapathy Vijay gets Virat Kohli‑signed bat, Tamil Nadu CM’s gift goes viral
Thalapathy Vijay receives a cricket bat signed by Virat Kohli during an MRF meeting in Chennai; pictures of the actor with the bat and Tamil Nadu CM’s special gift spark online buzz.
The star was handed a Virat‑signed bat at an MRF gathering in Chennai. Photos of the bat and the chief minister’s present have taken social media by storm.
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Vijay is back in the headlines, not for a new release but because a cricket bat bearing Virat Kohli’s signature landed in his hands.
The meeting took place in Chennai, organised by the MRF team. Snapshots show Vijay in a black suit, white shirt and a veshti draped over his neck, holding the signed bat with a wide grin.
Senior MRF officials were also in the frame – Chairman and Managing Director K.M. Mammen, Vice Chairman Arun Mammen and Managing Director Rahul Mammen. They talked about MRF’s operations and future plans in Tamil Nadu, but the bat quickly stole the show.
Fans noticed the moment instantly. Social media feeds lit up with the images, cricket lovers and film buffs alike sharing the picture. It’s a neat crossover – Vijay has long been vocal about his love for cricket, even serving as a brand ambassador for the Chennai IPL franchise in 2008 and maintaining a friendly bond with former CSK captain MS Dhoni.
Getting a bat autographed by Virat Kohli, the current Indian star, added another layer of excitement. The actor’s enthusiasm for the sport, combined with the cricketing icon’s signature, made the gift feel almost symbolic.
Meanwhile, another visual from the same visit went viral – photos of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister holding a special gift for Vijay. The exact nature of the gift isn’t detailed in the report, but the imagery sparked a wave of comments online.
On the film front, Vijay’s next project remains ‘Jana Nayagan’ directed by H. Vinoth, starring Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju. The film has faced certification hiccups and an online leak earlier this year, yet the anticipation stays high.
So, a signed bat, a CM’s present and a waiting movie – Vijay keeps straddling the worlds of cinema and cricket, and the buzz just keeps rolling.