AR Rahman, MS Dhoni share a moment at CSK's ROAR 2026, fans thrilled
Chennai, March 23
Ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings held a pre-season event titled 'ROAR 2026' to engage with fans at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The event, which took place on Sunday, also saw Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman perform live, lighting up the stadium with his music and stage presence. However, it was his meeting with former CSK captain MS Dhoni that truly caught everyone's attention.
Rahman took to his Instagram account to share a video showing him meeting Thala at the stadium. In the clip, Rahman can be seen video-calling someone and showing Dhoni on the screen, with both sharing a warm smile and a lighthearted moment together. The video also captured glimpses of Rahman's live performance, along with fireworks at the venue.
Along with the video, Rahman added a caption that read, "Thala meets Thala #dhoni #arrahman #chennaisuperkings #ipl #csk."
Soon after Rahman posted the video, fans chimed in in the comment section to react with love. One user wrote, "My two favourite people." Another said, "Two love of my life together." A third user commented, "My idols in one frame."
The event also brought together several former CSK stars from past winning squads. Players like Ambati Rayudu, Matthew Hayden, Muttiah Muralitharan, Parthiv Patel, Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Murali Vijay, and others were present.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Thala meets Thala indeed! CSK knows how to create magic off the field too. Seeing all the former stars together is a nostalgia trip. Already counting days for IPL to start. Whistle Podu!
As a cricket fan visiting India, the cultural blend here is fascinating. A music maestro and a cricket icon sharing a stage – it shows how sport and arts unite people. Great event concept.
While this is a lovely moment, I do hope the franchise also focuses on the team's current bowling form. The event is great for morale, but the trophy is won on the field. Just a thought!
Rahman performing at Chepauk must have been electric! His music has the same mass appeal as Dhoni's captaincy. Only CSK can pull off such a star-studded fan event. Feeling proud to be a supporter.
The video call moment was so genuine and sweet. No pretence, just two greats sharing a smile. This is why we love them. Also, the lineup of ex-players is incredible – Raina, Bhajji, Bravo! 🥹
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