Team India’s most successful captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is set to begin a new innings—this time in the world of acting. He will soon be seen alongside R. Madhavan in a project titled The Chase.
On Sunday, Madhavan shared its teaser, where both he and Dhoni appear in black outfits and sunglasses, firing guns in an action-packed sequence. Whether The Chase is a film or a web series has not yet been revealed. The project is directed by Vasan Bala, who also helmed Alia Bhatt’s Jigra.
Sharing the teaser, Madhavan wrote:
“One mission. Two fighters. Get ready, the explosive chase is about to begin. ‘The Chase’ teaser is now out. Directed by Vasan Bala. Coming soon.”
Madhavan was recently seen in Aap Jaisa Koi and will appear next in Dhurandhar, releasing on December 5. Directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike), the film also stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt.
A film on Dhoni’s life, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), had earlier captured his journey, with Sushant Singh Rajput playing the cricketer. The film, made on a budget of ₹104 crore, earned about ₹216 crore at the box office.
Dhoni’s Cricketing Legacy
Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, still plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL. Since debuting in 2004, he led India to the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, making him one of cricket’s most iconic leaders.
- Most IPL matches played: 278
- Runs scored: 5439 at an average of 38.30 (24 fifties)
- Wicketkeeping record: 154 catches, 47 stumpings
- Titles with CSK: 5
- Only captain with 100 IPL wins (136 victories in 235 matches)
He last led CSK to the title in 2023, cementing his status as the most successful captain in IPL history.