A short teaser with cricket star MS Dhoni and well-known actor R Madhavan has sent social media into a frenzy, with many people guessing that Dhoni would be making his acting debut. The video that Madhavan posted on Instagram shows both stars dressed in all-black military gear, including bulletproof vests and sunglasses. They look like they’re part of a secret task team. Fans are enthusiastic about what looks like an action-packed project because the two are spotted with guns.
The teaser doesn’t say if the project is a movie, a web series, or an ad, but Madhavan’s caption suggests that it will have an exciting story. “One goal. Two fighters. Put on your seatbelt; a crazy, explosive chase is about to start. The Chase: teaser is available now. Vasan Bala was in charge of directing. He wrote, “Coming soon.”
Fans responded quickly, with many saying how excited they were and wishing for a full-length movie. “Dhoni as hero” is one of the comments. “Thala for a reason” and “This is better to be a movie because the trailer is so exciting” filled social media. Some people think it could be a high-budget ad because Dhoni has done brand endorsements in the past.
This character on screen is similar to Dhoni’s real-life honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Indian Territorial Army’s Parachute Regiment, which he got in 2011.
Dhoni hasn’t played cricket since May, when he played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He stopped playing international cricket in August 2020, however he still plays in the IPL. “Captain Cool,” who is famous for his cool demeanour, has led CSK to five IPL wins, which ties the record. He is also the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.