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The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Silambarasan TR addresses calls to play Virat Kohli in biopic: ‘His story needs a befitting conclusion'
Tamil star Silambarasan TR, while promoting his upcoming film, Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, opened up to the idea of playing Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli in a potential biopic. This comes weeks after Virat's tweet on the star's 'Nee Singam Dhan' song triggered posts calling Simbu the right fit to play the cricketer. In an interview with The Hindu, Simbu said, 'People are saying this because we have similarities in our looks, but a film needs a climax, and so his story needs a befitting conclusion. Hopefully, for all that he has gone through and achieved, a biopic will happen, and hopefully, if that happens, I would love to do it. Let's see.' Meanwhile, in a recent interview with Star Sports Tamil, Simbu said that he knew Virat had the potential to become the next Sachin long ago, a statement his friends disagreed with then. 'We then know what happened.' The star also jovially recounted an incident when he met and greeted Virat, only to realise that the latter couldn't recognise him. 'I walked up to him and said 'Hello,' and he asked me who I was. I said, 'I am Simbu,' he replied, 'I don't know you,' before walking away. I wondered why I put myself through that (laughs).' The star added that he vowed to become so successful that Virat would come to know of him. 'And recently, I came across RCB's reel, and I was happy. Even now, I am not sure if he knows who I am because he had mentioned only the song. But that incident is still unforgettable.' added the Thug Life star. For the unversed, the Royal Challengers Bangalore recently reshared a fun promotional activity in which Kohli was part of. He was asked about his current favourite song, to which the cricketer said, 'You will be shocked,' before playing 'Nee Singam Dhan' from Silambarasan's Pathu Thala, composed by Rahman. The video took the internet by storm as the song, ever since its release in 2023, has been used repeatedly by cricketing fans to praise the long legacies of their cricketing idols like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli. Simbu too took note of RCB's video and reshared it on his social media pages, writing 'nee singam dhaan @imVkohli', which translates to 'You are indeed a lion.' Meanwhile, Simbu, who will be seen soon in Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Thug Life, has STR 49, directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan, STR 50, directed by Desingh Periyasamy and STR 51, with Dragon-maker Ashwath Marimuthu in the line-up.
Mint
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
IPL 2025: Actual reason why Kollywood's 'Pathu Thala' hero Simbu wants to play Virat Kohli in India cricketer's biopic
Kollywood actor Silambarasan TR expressed his desire to play Virat Kohli in his biopic, should a movie be made in honour of the former Indian Test batsman. Simbu, as he is fondly known, said so in a recent promotional event after he was asked for his reaction to Royal Challenger Bengaluru talisman's choice of his favourite song. Earlier in May, the RCB superstar was asked what his his current favourite song was, to which he smiling replied, 'You will be shocked.' The 36-year-old picked out his phone and played the song 'Nee Singam Dhan' from the 2023 Tamil film Pathu Thala, in which Simbu plays a lead role. After the video went viral and caught Simbu's attention, the Kollywood actor, who also features in the song, shared the clip featuring Kohli on his own social media. When Simbu was asked about the clip at a recent event, he expressed his desire to play Kohli in a biopic, and stated that many people think the actor resembles the 36-year-old Indian cricket star. The Indian batting great recently retired from the Test team after an outstanding career that spanned 123 matches over a 14-year period. The right hand batsman amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.90 and has 30 Test centuries to his name, which include seven double centuries. He has the record for hitting the most Test double tons as a captain. It is interesting to note that Simbu does share a few similarities with Kohli. The Kollywood actor has similar facial features and has a physique that is quite close to the RCB star. But the biggest similarity is the fiery personality, which both people possess in abundance. It seems that if a biopic is made on the Indian batting great, Simbu would be a perfect match to play the role.
Mint
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
IPL 2025: Why Simbu wants to play Virat Kohli in India cricketer's biopic; Kollywood star reveals actual reason
Kollywood actor Silambarasan TR expressed his desire to play Virat Kohli in his biopic, should a movie be made in honour of the former Indian Test batsman. Simbu, as he is fondly known, said so in a recent promotional event after he was asked for his reaction to Royal Challenger Bengaluru talisman's choice of his favourite song. Earlier in May, the RCB superstar was asked what his his current favourite song was, to which he smiling replied, 'You will be shocked.' The 36-year-old picked out his phone and played the song 'Nee Singam Dhan' from the 2023 Tamil film Pathu Thala, in which Simbu plays a lead role. With the video going viral and reaching Simbu's attention, the Kollywood actor, who also features in the song, shared the clip featuring Kohli on his own social media. And during the recent event where Simbu was asked about the clip, he expressed his desire to play Kohli in a biopic, while also stating that many people think the actor resembles the 36-year-old. The Indian batting great recently retired from the Test team after an outstanding career that spanned 123 matches over a 14-year period. The right hand batsman amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.90 and has 30 Test centuries to his name, which include seven double centuries. He has the record for hitting the most Test double tons as a captain. It is interesting to note that Simbu does share a few similarities with Kohli. The Kollywood actor has similar facial features and has a physique that is quite close to the RCB star. But the biggest similarity is the fiery personality, which both people possess in abundance. It seems that if a biopic is made on the Indian batting great, Simbu would be a perfect match to play the role. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sid Sriram gives a soulful response after Virat Kohli calls 'Nee Singam Dhan' his favourite; netizens say it's for MS Dhoni: WATCH VIDEO
It's not every day fans get to know what songs Virat Kohli listens to. The former Indian cricket captain recently surprised everyone by revealing his current favourite track. And the song in question? It's the powerful and emotional ' Nee Singam Dhan ' from the Tamil film 'Pathu Thala'. The news came out when Kohli's IPL team shared a video of him on social media. In the clip, he mentioned that he's hooked to 'Nee Singam Dhan' right now – a track sung by Sid Sriram and composed by the music legend A.R. Rahman . Sid Sriram responds with a special surprise After spotting the shoutout, singer Sid Sriram responded in the most heartwarming way. He shared a video on Instagram, singing 'Nee Singam Dhan' in his soulful voice – without any background music or instruments. Just pure vocals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo He simply captioned the post with the song's name and tagged composer A.R. Rahman, lyricist Vivek, and actor Silambarasan TR , who played the lead in the film. Fans flood the comments – Bring MS Dhoni into the mix It didn't take long for fans to rush into the comments section. Many called it 'Virat's top song' and 'Virat Kohli's fav song', while others posted GIFs of him playing on the field. But then came the twist – fans started linking the song to MS Dhoni instead. One fan wrote, 'The owner of the song: Our The Mahi', while another added, 'Dedicated to @mahi7781'. Someone even called it 'Ms Dhoni fan's emotional song'. It seems Kohli's choice of music may have touched a chord with fans of both cricketing stars. Even Silambarasan TR joined the fun Not just Sid Sriram – actor Silambarasan TR also gave Kohli a shoutout. He reposted RCB's video on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, 'Nee singam dhan @imVkohli,' followed by heart, fire, and lion emojis. It was a moment where cricket and cinema fans came together to celebrate a song that clearly means a lot to many. A Tamil track that surprised everyon e What makes Kohli's pick even more interesting is that he usually enjoys Hindi and Punjabi music. He's mentioned in the past that he listens to such songs while in the dressing room or travelling with his team. So, for many fans – especially those from the South – it was a happy surprise to see the cricket star vibing with a Tamil track. It shows his love for music goes beyond language barriers. EXCLUSIVE: Nani Reveals Massive Body Transformation For 'Paradise' | How He Got Chiranjeevi On Board
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Virat Kohli calls Nee Singam Dhan his favourite song, actor Simbu reacts
Virat Kohli pleasantly surprised Tamil cinema fans by sharing his love for a popular Kollywood track. During a recent chat show, the RCB batter shared that his current favourite song is 'Nee Singam Dhan', composed by AR Rahman for Silambarasan TR's action-drama 'Pathu Thala'.RCB's official Instagram handle uploaded the clip with a montage of Virat Kohli while the song played in the background. Soon after, RCB's official social media handle posted the video, Silambarasan TR — fondly known as STR or Simbu — responded with a gesture that fans are loving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@ Thug Life actor, a big cricket fan himself, shared the RCB clip on his Instagram clip and wrote, 'Nee Singam Dhaan @viratkohli', which translates to 'You are indeed a lion, Virat Kohli.' The crossover moment has delighted fans of both the cricketing icon and the Tamil superstar, creating a wholesome blend of sport and cinema. A screenshot of Silambarasan TR's Instagram story The song 'Nee Singam Dhan' is a motivational number from the 2023 Tamil film 'Pathu Thala', directed by Obeli N Krishna. Featuring thumping vocals and a stirring background score by AR Rahman, the song has since become a cult favourite among fans, especially in high-adrenaline settings like cricket the work front, Silambarasan TR is set to appear in the upcoming gangster action drama 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam and co-starring Kamal Haasan. The film, featuring music by AR Rahman, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli continues to shine in IPL 2025, amassing 443 runs in 10 InMust Watch
