Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan Joins CSK Celebration at IPL Final After Cannes Visit

Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, fresh from his appearance at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival, made a quick trip from Paris to Ahmedabad to witness the electrifying IPL final clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans.

Maheswara Rao Nadella | Published On: May, 30, 2023 | 02:30 PM

Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan Joins CSK Celebration at IPL Final After Cannes Visit

Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, fresh from his appearance at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival, made a quick trip from Paris to Ahmedabad to witness the electrifying IPL final clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans. Following CSK’s historic victory, Vignesh took to his Instagram handle to share moments of joy with Sakshi Dhoni, Rivaba Jadeja, and others.

In a series of photos, Vignesh Shivan captured the excitement of the moment. One picture featured a selfie with Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi, radiating a bright smile while flashing a victory sign to the camera. Another selfie showcased Vignesh alongside Ravindra Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba, as they watched the match together.

Vignesh Shivan also shared a video from his seat amidst cricketers and their wives during the thrilling climax of the match. In the caption, he expressed his gratitude for the unforgettable moments and hailed CSK’s victorious performance in the “longest finals played ever.”

 

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Amidst all the celebratory fun, Vignesh’s wife, Nayanthara, unfortunately, missed out on the excitement as she couldn’t join the gathering.

Ravindra Jadeja made history in the IPL with a remarkable win against the Gujarat Titans. With just two balls remaining in the last over, Jadeja’s extraordinary performance led the team to victory, reaching the target.

Before attending the IPL final, Vignesh Shivan had recently shared pictures from his Cannes tour, marking his return to the festival after four years.

 

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Turning to his upcoming projects, Vignesh is set to direct a romantic comedy titled “LIC” alongside actor-filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan, generating considerable buzz among fans. Additionally, he has a couple of productions in the pipeline that he will oversee. His most recent production venture, the Tamil horror-thriller “Connect,” featured his wife Nayanthara in the lead role.

As for Nayanthara, she has the film “Jawan” in her pipeline, in which she will star alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay Sethupathi.

Vignesh Shivan’s journey from the Cannes International Film Festival to the IPL final reflects his passion for both cinema and cricket, and his presence at the thrilling match added an extra dose of excitement to CSK’s victory celebration.

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