Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay has once again grabbed public attention after receiving a cricket bat signed by Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli. Photos of Vijay proudly holding the autographed bat quickly went viral across social media platforms, delighting both cinema and cricket fans alike.
The special gift was presented to Vijay during a meeting with senior officials from MRF at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai. Among those present were MRF Chairman and Managing Director K.M. Mammen, Vice Chairman Arun Mammen, and Managing Director Rahul Mammen. The meeting reportedly focused on the company’s operations and future investments in Tamil Nadu.
What made the moment even more memorable for fans was the connection to Virat Kohli, one of India’s biggest cricket icons and a long-time ambassador for MRF. The bat, carrying Kohli’s autograph, instantly became a trending topic online, with many calling it a “meeting of two icons” from Indian entertainment and sports.
Vijay, popularly known as ‘Thalapathy’, was seen dressed in a formal black suit paired with a traditional veshti draped over his shoulder, blending political stature with his trademark style. The images sparked massive engagement online, especially among Tamil Nadu youth and cricket lovers.
The actor-turned-politician has been receiving several symbolic gifts since becoming Chief Minister earlier this month. Recently, filmmaker Venkat Prabhu gifted him a framed number plate reading “TN 07 CM 2026,” referencing Vijay’s political rise and election victory.
Virat Kohli remains one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket and shares a strong commercial association with MRF through his long-running bat sponsorship deal. The signed bat presented to Vijay further highlighted the crossover appeal between politics, cinema and cricket in India.
As the pictures continue circulating online, fans from both the cricket and film worlds have flooded social media with admiration, turning the moment into one of the day’s most talked-about viral stories.
