Celebrity acclaim pours in for D Gukesh, as Kangana Ranaut and others salute his triumph over Magnus Carlsen
Celeb Cheers for D Gukesh's Epic Win Over Carlsen
Showing overwhelming support, Bollywood actresses Kangana Ranaut and Samantha Ruth Prabhu couldn't help but gush over 19-year-old chess prodigy D Gukesh's victory over Magnus Carlsen in the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 tournament.
By Aseem Sharma
Last updated: June 2, 2025, 3:25 PM IST
It's not every day that India's World Champion chess sensation D Gukesh makes global headlines, but his stunning win against Magnus Carlsen, the former world number one, indeed deserves a standing ovation.
Digital cameras flashed as Gukesh claimed his moment of glory in the round six showdown, and it wasn't just the media who applauded the Indian star. Kangana Ranaut and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, two popular names in the Tinseltown, also took to their social media platforms to express their congratulations.
In a heartwarming Instagram post, the fiery Kangana shared a video clip of Gukesh and Carlsen's post-game reactions, where the silver-haired Magnus was seen losing his cool after the defeat. With a few choice words and table thumps, the world champion didn't mince his displeasure, even toppling a chess piece or two.
But D Gukesh displayed remarkable sportsmanship, seemingly unfazed by Magnus' outburst. He accepted the accolades and well-wishes with a grateful smile before casually walking away from the fray, with a subtle yet victorious smirk on his face.
On her part, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a different video of the encounter and wrote a simple, yet heartfelt message – "Beautiful."
Kangana's caption read, "Ha ha Gukesh’s reaction... congratulations @gukesh.official," accompanied by clapping-hands, flower-bouquet, and National Flag emojis.
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For those who might just be catching up on the excitement surrounding the tournament, let's fill you in. Carlsen held the upper hand over Gukesh for much of the match, but our ace chess player exhibited exceptional resilience and managed to turn the tables in the end—clinching the match just when victory seemed out of reach.
Now, Gukesh has climbed up the Norway Chess 2025 points table, settling at third place, with a score of 8.5 points, trailing closely behind Magnus Carlsen and American Fabiano Caruana.
Notably, D Gukesh is the only Indian player to challenge Magnus Carlsen in the competition's history[3], marking his entry into the prestigious rank of chess elite.
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- The victory of chess prodigy D Gukesh over Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament has brought him into the spotlight, making Indian sports history.
- Kangana Ranaut and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, renowned names in Bollywood, have expressed their congratulations to D Gukesh, highlighting his career-defining achievement.
- In a fierce competition, D Gukesh's resilience and strategic skills enabled him to clinch victory despite Carlsen initially holding the upper hand.
- With this win, D Gukesh has secured the third spot in the Norway Chess 2025 points table, and experts are now analyzing the game, predicting Magnus Carlsen's future moves after the defeat.
