Did Dhanush Just Celebrate Gukesh's Historic Win Over Magnus Carlsen?

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Key Takeaways
- D Gukesh makes history by defeating Magnus Carlsen.
- Dhanush praises Gukesh's commendable composure.
- Gukesh emphasizes humility in his victory.
- 'Kuberaa' starring Dhanush is releasing soon.
- Film directed by Sekhar Kammula features a talented cast.
Chennai, June 3 (NationPress) In a heartfelt tribute, actor Dhanush has congratulated World Chess Champion D Gukesh for his remarkable triumph over World Number One Magnus Carlsen, bringing pride to the entire nation. Dhanush noted that the young champion's calmness following his victory is truly commendable and serves as an inspiration for all.
On Sunday, Gukesh achieved a stunning victory against Carlsen in the classical format during the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. This win marks Gukesh's first success in a classical chess match against the world No. 1.
Taking to his X account to extend his congratulations, Dhanush expressed, "Many congratulations to @DGukesh on defeating world no.1 and making the whole nation proud. Your composure post-victory is incredibly commendable and serves as an inspiration to many."
Although Carlsen, playing with white pieces, held the advantage for a significant part of the match, Gukesh seized on a blunder from Carlsen to secure his victory.
What truly captivated spectators was Gukesh's demeanor. While a visibly frustrated Carlsen hastily exited the arena after slamming the chessboard, Gukesh quietly celebrated with his coach Grzegorz Gajewski, cherishing this pivotal moment in his career.
With humility, the young chess player remarked, "Ninety-nine out of a hundred times, I would have lost. It’s a lucky day."
In the meantime, Dhanush, renowned for his composed persona, is preparing for the release of his upcoming film, 'Kuberaa', slated to premiere on June 20 this year.
The film, directed by Sekhar Kammula, features notable stars including Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna alongside Dhanush.
On the technical side, the film boasts a soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad, who is currently enjoying the success of his latest release, Thandel.
‘Kuberaa’ features cinematography by Niketh Bommi. The production design is crafted by Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre. The screenplay is co-written by Chaithanya Pingali, with costume design by Kavya Sriram and Poorvaa Jain. The movie is produced by Suniel Naran and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas.