Mahesh Babu calls RCB's IPL victory "Written in the stars," hails Virat Kohli and team's grit
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Telugu superstar
Mahesh Babu
joined the cheers following Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) historic maiden IPL title win on Tuesday. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) timeline, Mahesh Babu congratulated captain
Virat Kohli
and the entire RCB team, describing their victory as something "written in the stars."
Celebrating the team's grit and symbolic #18
The 'Guntur Kaaram' actor praised the team's heart, class, and determination, highlighting the significance of the number 18, which has become synonymous with RCB's journey and their long-awaited triumph.
His tweets reads, "All heart….All class….All #18. This win was written in the stars… Congratulations @imVkohli and Team RCB on this historic win…"
Film industry joins the celebration
Celebrities across various film industries expressed their joy at RCB finally clinching the coveted IPL trophy. Among those celebrating were Telugu actor
Vijay Deverakonda
, Allu Arjun and many others who shared their excitement and admiration for the team's perseverance and success.
RCB's win ended an 18-year wait, a journey marked by near misses and heartbreaks, making this victory all the more special for fans and the players.
Mahesh Babu's upcoming film
On the professional front, Mahesh Babu is working alongside the ace director SS Rajamouli for their upcoming globe-trotter adventure film currently known as 'SSMB29'. The film is expected to be a grand action adventure with mythological and jungle exploration elements, reportedly inspired by Lord Hanuman and Hollywood's 'Indiana Jones' series.
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The film also stars Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles.
The production of the film has already begun, with the makers having shot a significant portion of the film in Odisha, featuring elaborate sets and high-end visual effects.
The screenplay of the film is written by Vijayendra Prasad and the music is composed by Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani.
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