
📌 Key Points
- Vijay wished MS Dhoni on his 45th birthday with a heartfelt message.
- Fans reacted with excitement, calling it ‘Thala x Thalapathy’.
- Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces delays due to CBFC certification issues.
- Vijay launched the TVK party in 2024 and won elections two years later.
Tamil Nadu CM and actor Vijay wished cricketer MS Dhoni on his 45th birthday, sparking fan frenzy with the hashtag ‘Thala x Thalapathy’.
Vijay’s Heartfelt Birthday Message to Dhoni
As MS Dhoni turned 45 on July 7, Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor Vijay had a special birthday wish for him. Take a look.
Indian cricketer and Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings favourite MS Dhoni turned 45 on July 7. As wishes poured in for the cricketer from across the country, Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor Vijay also took the time out to wish ‘captain cool’ on his special day. Vijay even posted a picture from the last time he met Dhoni.
Fans React: ‘Thala x Thalapathy’ Trends
He also praised Dhoni, adding, “Happy Birthday to our ‘Captain Cool’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni! Your extraordinary cricketing legacy, calm leadership and humble nature continue to inspire generations. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more years of success. May the whistles for you only grow louder! #CMJosephVijay @msdhoni.”
Fans couldn’t keep calm at the crossover, with one of them commenting, “Thala X Thalapathy (fire emoji).” Another wrote, “A similarity I observe between you two. Both of you fittingly reply to your detractors through your actions,not verbally. Keeping rocking in your respective fields.” Another called them “forever my idols” and an excited fan commented, “Captain cool x Coolest CM.”
Vijay’s Film Delays and Political Rise
His final film, Jana Nayagan , was supposed to hit screens for Pongal but was postponed due to a delay in CBFC certification. The film was sent to the revising committee following a complaint from an examining committee member. Seven months later, the film has yet to be certified and released. In April, an HD print of the film was also leaked online, and numerous arrests were made.
Vijay launched the TVK party in 2024 and won the elections two years later.
The crossover between Vijay and Dhoni highlights the deep admiration fans have for both icons, blending cricket and cinema in a moment of celebration.


