'Captain Cool' with guns! MS Dhoni–R Madhavan teaser sparks big-screen buzz - WATCH

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Sep 09, 2025, 00:12 IST

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MS Dhoni and R. Madhavan have ignited speculation with a teaser video showcasing them in tactical gear, hinting at a potential action project directed by Vasan Bala. Shared by Madhavan, the teaser promises a wild chase, leaving fans guessing about its nature.

'Captain Cool' with guns! MS Dhoni–R Madhavan teaser sparks big-screen buzz - WATCH

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor R. Madhavan have appeared together in a teaser video

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor R. Madhavan have appeared together in a teaser video, donning tactical gear and wielding guns, sparking speculation about Dhoni’s potential foray into films. The action-packed teaser, directed by Vasan Bala, shows the two stars dressed in black outfits, bulletproof vests, and sunglasses, resembling a high-octane task force unit.Madhavan shared the teaser on Instagram, captioning it: “One mission. Two fighters. Buckle up – a wild, explosive chase begins. The Chase – teaser out now. Directed by Vasan Bala. Coming soon.”

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The exact nature of the project remains unclear, leaving fans debating whether it is a movie, a web series, or even a commercial.The cricketing legend last played competitive cricket in May, featuring for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2025. He retired from international cricket in August 2020. Watch the teaser hereCSK retained him as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore last year.Dhoni led CSK to five IPL titles and remains the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies — the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.Dhoni also holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army.

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