Tamil Nadu CM Vijay joined millions of fans to celebrate cricket icon MS Dhoni’s 45th birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on social media. The ‘Jana Nayagan’ star also posted a throwback picture of his meeting with the former India captain in 2021.
A meaningful birthday message forCaptain Cool ‘
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vijay wrote a heartfelt note highlighting Dhoni’s influence on cricket lovers, especially in Tamil Nadu.He wrote, “From every resounding whistle that echoes your name to the countless hearts you have inspired, your journey has become a cherished part of Tamil Nadu’s sporting excitement! Happy birthday to our ‘Captain Cool’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni! Your extraordinary cricketing legacy, quiet leadership and humble nature continue to inspire generations. I wish you good health, happiness and many more years of success. May the whistles for you only grow louder! #CMJosephVijay @msdhoni.“
Fans react to Vijay’s post
The birthday message soon attracted thousands of reactions from social media users. One fan wrote: “Forever my idols.”Another commented: “A similarity I see between you two. You both respond appropriately to your detractors through your actions, not verbally. Keep moving in your respective fields.”A third user celebrated Dhoni’s legacy by writing, “Captain Cool is not just a name, he is an emotion for millions of cricket fans. Dhoni’s calm leadership, finishing ability and humility made him a true legend of the game. His legacy will continue to inspire generations. Happy Birthday MS Dhoni!”
The GOAT connection between Vijay and Dhoni
Vijay and Dhoni also have an interesting filmy connection. In Vijay’s 2024 blockbuster ‘The Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT), directed by Venkat Prabhu, archived IPL footage featuring MS Dhoni appears in one of the sequences. The footage also features other cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad.Although Dhoni did not shoot a new cameo for the film, the sequence affected the climax of the film. Many fans even joked on social media that Vijay had ‘saved’ Dhoni in true GOAT style as the climax revolved around the actor taking down the villain who planted a bomb in a stadium where Dhoni plays.