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Priyadarshan Poses With Sanju Samson, Calls It a Proud Moment for Malayalis

Filmmaker Priyadarshan expressed his pride in sharing a photo with cricketer Sanju Samson on Instagram. He called it a proud moment for every Malayali cricket fan. Sanju Samson is a T20 World Cup winner who plays for Chennai Super Kings and Kerala. Priyadarshan, with over 90 films, recently released "Bhooth Bangla" with Akshay Kumar.

Key Points: Priyadarshan Proud of Sanju Samson Photo

  • Priyadarshan shares photo with Sanju Samson
  • Calls it proud moment for Malayali cricket fans
  • Sanju Samson is T20 World Cup winner and CSK player
  • Priyadarshan has over 90 films including Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa
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Priyadarshan poses with Sanju Samson for a picture: I feel proud

Filmmaker Priyadarshan shares a photo with cricketer Sanju Samson, calling it a proud moment for Malayali cricket fans.

"As a Malayali and a cricket lover, I feel proud to stand beside Sanju Samson for a picture - Priyadarshan"

Mumbai, May 13

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has professed his love for cricket and said that he feels proud to stand beside player Sanju Samson for a picture.

Tagging himself as a "cricket lover", Priyadarshan tagged the moment as "proud" for every "Malayali cricket fan". He shared the photograph on Instagram. In the image, the two icons are seen standing besides each other looking at the camera and smiling.

"As a Malayali and a cricket lover, I feel proud to stand beside Sanju Samson for a picture, a proud moment for every Malayali cricket fan @imsanjusamson," the filmmaker wrote as the caption.

Sanju Samson plays for the India national cricket team. He was part of the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup-winning teams, including a Player of the Tournament performance in 2026. He plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and for the Kerala cricket team.

Talking about Priyadarshan, he has been working since 1982 in Hindi and Malayalam cinema. The filmmaker has over 90 movies to his credit, which include blockbusters such as Chitram, Kilukkam, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Bhagam Bhag, and Hera Pheri.

When he started his journey in cinema in the 1980s, he worked in Malayalam films including Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Thalavattam, Vellanakalude Nadu, Vandanam and Kilukkam and Megham, to name a few.

He then tried his hand in Hindi cinema with Gardish and Virasat. However, he tasted success with Hera Pheri, Hungama, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Chup Chup Ke, Dhol, Khatta Meetha and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

His most recent release in "Bhooth Bangla" with Akshay Kumar. The film marked his second Hindi-language horror-comedy, following Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which was a box-office hit in 2007.

"Bhooth Bangla" revolves around Akshay's character Arjun, who inherits a haunted ancestral palace in Mangalpur and insists on hosting his sister's wedding there despite local warnings. The film follows a deadly curse in which a demon spirit, Vadhusur, kills brides.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love how Sanju Samson continues to inspire young cricketers across India. From Kerala to the world stage, his journey is nothing short of amazing. Priyadarshan is also one of the most versatile directors we have—his Malayalam classics like Kilukkam and his Hindi hits like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa are timeless. Great to see such mutual respect! 🎬🏏
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Rohit P
Honestly, Priyadarshan's journey from Malayalam cinema to Bollywood is a masterclass in filmmaking. And Sanju Samson's consistency at the international level—especially that Player of the Tournament in 2026 T20 World Cup—shows his class. Both are icons in their own right, and this picture is a perfect blend of Kerala's rich cultural heritage in cinema and sports. 👌
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Sneha F
I remember watching Hera Pheri as a kid—it's still one of the funniest films ever made! And seeing Sanju Samson's growth in cricket has been incredible. Though I wish Priyadarshan would also talk about some of his lesser-known Malayalam gems like Vandanam, which are absolute classics. That said, this is a wonderful moment for Kerala pride! 🌟
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Varun X
Sanju Samson is a true gem for Indian cricket—his ability to perform under pressure in T20s is unmatched. And Priyadarshan's contribution to both Malayalam and Hindi cinema is legendary. This picture captures the spirit of our state's talent perfectly. But I am curious: can we expect a cricket-themed film from Priyadarshan someday? That would be epic! 😄
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Nikhil C

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