Rajinikanth invites World Chess Champion D Gukesh at his home, showers him with gifts

Gukesh shared pictures of him along with his parents meeting Rajinikanth. Going by the frames, Thalaiva showered the chess champion with meaningful gifts

Superstar Rajinikanth invited D Gukesh to his Chennai residence after he made history as the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating China's Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore held from November 25-December 12. At the age of 18 years, Gukesh became the youngest FIDE World Championship title winner in history. Gukesh shared pictures of his meet on X. 

Thanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes and inviting ,spending time and sharing your wisdom with us 🙏 pic.twitter.com/l53dBCVVJH

— Gukesh D (@DGukesh) December 26, 2024

D Gukesh meets Rajinikanth

Gukesh shared pictures of him along with his parents meeting Rajinikanth. Going by the frames, Thalaiva showered the chess champion with meaningful gifts. The first was a silk shawl and the second - was a book. Rajinikanth gave Gukesh Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. Gukesh wrote in the caption, Thanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes and inviting, spending time and sharing your wisdom with us.”

The championship, tied at 6.5-6.5 heading into the final game, culminated in a stellar performance by Gukesh, who secured a 7.5-6.5 victory over Ding Liren. Following his triumph, Gukesh was overwhelmed with emotions and broke down in tears. Gukesh termed the win as the "best moment of his life" in the post-match press conference. When Gukesh finally received his trophy following his triumph in a heartwarming gesture, he handed it over to his parents immediately.

Rajinikanth’s work front 

Rajinikanth remains one of the most revered and influential figures in Indian cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, he has starred in numerous films across languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English. His distinctive style, larger-than-life characters, and unparalleled screen presence have endeared him to millions worldwide and solidified his status as a cultural icon.

Earlier this month, in a fitting tribute to the actor on his birthday, a statue of Rajinikanth was unveiled at the "Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple" in Thirumangalam, Madurai, on December 11. The statue features Rajinikanth in his iconic role from the 1989 film Mappillai, fondly remembered by fans for portraying the actor's larger-than-life persona. The statue honours Rajinikanth's immense contributions to Indian cinema and reflects his popularity among audiences. Rajinikanth's influence extends beyond his on-screen roles. 

Rajinikanth's recent film Vettaiyan remains a hot topic among fans. The film, directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Subaskaran's Lyca Productions, was released in October and garnered widespread attention. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast including actors like Rana Daggubati, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, and Abhirami.

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