Venkatesh Iyer Recreates Thalapathy Vijay's Celebration From Movie 'Mersal' After Hitting Half-Century in PBKS vs RCB IPL 2026 Match (Watch Video)
The gesture, mimicking the 'Thalapathy' pose, highlighted Iyer’s long-standing admiration for South Indian cinema.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer trended on social media during Sunday’s PBKS vs RCB IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. After reaching a 29-ball half-century at the HPCA Stadium, Iyer recreated the iconic 'Mersal' celebration of Tamil actor-politician CM Vijay. Footage of the gesture has since gone viral across digital platforms. The gesture, mimicking the 'Thalapathy' pose, highlighted Iyer’s long-standing admiration for South Indian cinema. Iyer’s contribution provided a crucial anchor for the RCB’s middle order in a high-pressure match that could define both teams’ playoff prospects this season. You can find Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match scorecard here.
Venkatesh Iyer Recreates CM Vijay's Style
Seizing the opportunity in style 👌
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