Is it time for 'Kanaa 2'? Aishwarya Rajesh asks Sivakarthikeyan
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Key Takeaways
- Aishwarya Rajesh calls for a sequel to Kanaa.
- The Indian Women's cricket team made history by winning the World Cup.
- Sivakarthikeyan shared his congratulations on social media.
- The film Kanaa inspired many with its story of dreams and determination.
- Prominent personalities like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan praised the team's victory.
Chennai, Nov 3 (NationPress) Following the remarkable achievement of the Indian Women's cricket team as World Champions, actress Aishwarya Rajesh, known for her role as a cricketer in the acclaimed Tamil film Kanaa, has reached out to actor Sivakarthikeyan via Twitter, suggesting that it’s the perfect moment to create a sequel.
On Monday, Sivakarthikeyan shared his congratulations on his X timeline, applauding the Indian Women's Cricket team for their historic victory against South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Finals, which took place on Sunday.
Sivakarthikeyan remarked, "Congratulations to the Indian Women’s Team on this historic win! Seven years ago, @Arunrajakamaraj envisioned this through #Kanaa - the first-ever film focusing on women’s cricket and our very first project from my @SKProdOffl. This win is incredibly special. @BCCIWomen #WomenInBlue #CWC25 #Kanaa."
'Kanaa', which tells the inspiring story of a woman cricketer's aspirations, became a massive success. Aishwarya Rajesh, who starred as the lead in Kanaa, responded enthusiastically to Sivakarthikeyan's tweet, writing, "It’s time to do #Kanaa 2 @Siva_Kartikeyan (winking face with tongue)."
Earlier that day, Aishwarya also expressed her congratulations to the Indian Women's team, stating, "From dreams to destiny! History has been made! Our women have conquered the world and brought glory home! A triumph of talent, grit, and heart — truly Champions in every sense! #WomensWorldCup #TeamIndia #Champions."
For those unaware, the team led by Harmanpreet Kaur triumphed over South Africa by 52 runs to secure their first-ever World Cup title. Shafali Verma was the standout performer with a brilliant 87 runs, while Deepti Sharma provided stability with a solid 58 runs. Richa Ghosh contributed a valuable 34 runs in the later stages.
Adding his voice to the celebrations, Rajinikanth shared on his X timeline, "What a glorious moment for India! 🇮🇳 Our Women in Blue have redefined courage, grace, and power, inspiring generations to come. You’ve carried the tricolour across the globe with an indomitable spirit. Congratulations! 🙏🏻 History has been made. Jai Hind!"
Notably, several prominent figures, including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, have commended the Indian Women's cricket team.
Rajinikanth expressed, "What a glorious moment for India! 🇮🇳 Our Women in Blue have redefined courage, grace, and power, inspiring generations to come. You’ve carried the tricolour across the world with fearless, unbreakable spirit. Many congratulations! 🙏🏻 History has been made. Jai Hind!"
Kamal Haasan, a close friend of Rajinikanth, remarked in his congratulatory message, "The 1983 moment of Indian Women’s Cricket has arrived! Your names will be immortalized in folklore. Their legacy will inspire countless dreams. Congratulations, Team India!"