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CSK Star Sanju Samson Channels Rajinikanth, Recites Iconic ‘Arunachalam’ Dialogue Ahead of IPL 2026

By Samira Vishwas

Team India and Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) keeper-batter Sanju Samson recited the famous line from Rajnikanth’s blockbuster movie Arunachalam (1997) during the India Today conclave on March 14, Saturday ahead of IPL 2026. In a video surfaced on social media, Samson says the dialogue ‘Andavan solran, Arunachalam seiran’ with swagger. For the unversed, it means, ”God commands, Arunachalam executes’ as the audience couldn’t help but clap for the India star.

Sanju Samson set for his first stint with the Chennai Super Kings

Although the elegant right-handed batter hails from Kerala, he has a massive fan following all over India, especially in Chennai. Hence the fans at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk will be exhilarated to see him wearing the Yellow jersey. In what was one of the most high-profile trades in IPL history, Samson was traded to the Super Kings from the Rajasthan Royals for a whopping fee of ₹18 crore.

Here’s the video of Samson reciting the dialogue:

Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup 2026

Meanwhile, the star cricketer was named as the Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup 2026 for aggregating 321 runs only in five matches, averaging a healthy 80.25. The keeper-batter especially stood up after being called up to the playing XI following the defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad in the Super 8 clash. With the Men in Blue needing a right-hander at the top, Samson stepped up and played tournament-defining knocks against the West Indies, England and New Zealand.

He smashed a pair of 89 against the West Indies and England, helping the defending champions reach the final. The final in Ahmedabad saw him hammer 89 runs more to help India amass 255 in 20 overs. The hosts defended it with ease to romp to their third T20 World Cup title and second successive.

Samson’s best IPL season was in 2021 when he amassed 484 runs for the Rajasthan Royals but will be hungry for more runs, based on his current form.

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