Thalapathy Vijay Receives Special Cricket Memorabilia from Kohli

A unique moment blending Indian cinema, politics, and cricket has gone viral on social media after Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli presented a special gift to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister “Thalapathy” Vijay. As per reports, Kohli sent a personally autographed bat through officials of MRF to Vijay in Chennai ahead of the IPL 2026 Qualifier-1 match. The viral images show CM Vijay receiving the bat with a smile, dressed in a traditional white shirt, veshti, and black coat, which has captured massive attention online.

The gesture is also being linked to Vijay’s long-standing association with cricket, as he previously served as the brand ambassador for Chennai Super Kings during the inaugural IPL season in 2008. He also shares a known bond with MS Dhoni, making this latest connection with Virat Kohli even more special for fans. Meanwhile, Kohli remains focused on the IPL 2026 playoffs, where RCB will face Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier-1 match in Dharamshala on May 26.