It was a moment fans had long waited 18 years for — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had finally lifted their first-ever IPL trophy, and social media went wild, particularly from celebrities who have been long-time supporters of the franchise. From South mega-star Allu Arjun to Bollywood stars like Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, and Vijay Deverakonda, congratulatory posts rolled in as RCB eventually defeated Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Allu Arjun says, “Ee Saala Cup Namde!”
Allu Arjun, a South superstar who has always been emotionally attached to the Bengaluru-based franchise, expressed his elation by writing:
“The wait is over. ‘Ee sala cup namde!’ Finally! The first one in 18 years! We’ve been waiting for this day for 18 years. A very big congratulation to RCB!”
Arjun’s post summed up the feelings of millions of RCB fans who have followed the team for almost 18 years.
Vijay Deverakonda‘s Heartfelt Shout-Out To Fans
Vijay Deverakonda was one of the first to tweet:
“Congratulations to @RCBTweets, all RCB fans! You have waited with so much energy and passion and love, and it’s a happy happy moment to see.”
Even Ananya Panday, along with Kartik Aaryan and Vicky Kaushal, took to social media to join in the celebration.
While Ananya Panday posted celebratory stories on Instagram, Kartik Aaryan and Vicky Kaushal chose to be cryptic by posting only the number 18, referring to Virat Kohli’s jersey number and the 18-year wait for the title, respectively. Their earnest yet understated acknowledgement of Kohli’s ride resonated with fans alike.
Tamil Industry Responds as well: Shanthanu & Rathna Kumar share the sentiment
Tamil actor Shanthanu Baghyaraj tweeted:
“I think RCB fans who’ve stuck around for 18 years deserve this celebration – #IPL2025Final”
Director Rathna Kumar tweeted:
“Dear RCB fans, this is what it feels like to win a trophy. Enjoy the moment. I hope Kohli’s fire has not diminished.”
Farhan Akhtar & Other Celebs Provide Long-Form Posts Honouring RCB’s Journey
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar provided a long post honouring RCB’s grit and hardiness, while fans, of course, were circulating this image of Virat Kohli’s IPL runs by season since 2008 — a social dedication to the journey of the franchise and the King’s loyalty to it.
A Recap of RCB’s Historic Victory
In a nail-biting face-off at Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB was able to defend a score of 190/9, only allowing Punjab Kings to finish with a score of 184/7. Arshdeep Singh’s heroics, Kyle Jamieson in all his glory for RCB, and outrageous fielding entailed a six-run victory — signaling the end of an 18-year drought.
The images of Virat Kohli welling up with tears as cameras captured a nation celebrating—not just the victory of a team but the long-overdue redemption arc to win a major title after 18 years.
Box Office Worldwide Verdict
This is more than a cricket victory—this is cinema. RCB finally ended its 18-year wait in epic fashion, and Bollywood and Tollywood stars were quick to craft their own emotional responses.
From Allu Arjun’s famous declaration of “Ee Sala Cup Namde” to the “I’m more than just a bowler” smile from Kartik and Ananya, the IPL 2025 final reached crossover blockbuster proportions of sports and stars.
RCB has won the hearts, the title, and the legends of cricket.
And this trophy? Rightly deserved. Wholeheartedly.
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