What do you do to celebrate when you win your opening game of IPL 2024 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru? You watch a movie! That is exactly what Chennai Super Kings did after they demolished RCB in the IPL 2024 opener. The CSK team was spotted leaving the Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai on Saturday as a large crowd waited outside the theatre to catch a glimpse of the CSK stars.
Dhoni’s popularity unmatched
Enormous crowds flocked to see the stars up close, and the entire theater erupted in cheers when Dhoni came out. One could hear some of the supporters yelling “Thala,” which is how they lovingly refer to him. Chants of “Dhoni, Dhoni” rung in the air as the former CSK captain got inside his car without any major hiccups. The security were busy making sure the players and Dhoni left without any problem.
On Sunday, a fan uploaded the entire video on X. Notably, The Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai is one of the most iconic movie theatres in the city. It was acquired by PVR in 2018.
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