Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh achieved a significant milestone by defeating former world number one Magnus Carlsen in a classical format for the first time at the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament. The victory in round six not only marked a personal triumph for the 19-year-old but also drew nationwide attention and admiration, including from Bollywood and South Indian cinema stars like Kangana Ranaut and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram to express her excitement over the match.
Sharing a video clip of the final moments, where Carlsen is seen visibly upset and bangs the table after his defeat, Kangana highlighted Gukesh's calm and composed reaction.
She captioned the clip with, “Ha ha Gukesh’s reaction... congratulations,” and added clapping and flower emojis, celebrating the young grandmaster's poise and confidence during a historic win.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu also shared her admiration for Gukesh on social media. She reposted the winning moment and simply called it “Beautiful,” followed by strong arm emojis, conveying pride and joy. Her response captured the emotional resonance of the win, reflecting how deeply Gukesh's achievement impacted not just sports fans but also personalities across various fields.
This win is historic for multiple reasons. Gukesh became only the second Indian to defeat Magnus Carlsen in a classical game, following the footsteps of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.
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With this victory, Gukesh currently holds third place in the Norway Chess 2025 standings with 8.5 points, trailing just one point behind Magnus Carlsen and American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana. This win has reignited excitement around India’s emerging dominance in the world of chess.
Kangana Ranaut, who was last seen in the political drama Emergency, continues to maintain a low profile about her upcoming film projects. Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, known for her powerful performances, was last seen in the international spy series Citadel: Honey Bunny. She has two promising projects on the horizon: the action-fantasy series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom and a family drama titled Maa Inti Bangaram, which she is also co-producing.
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