In the middle of IPL 2026 preparations, where every net session counts, Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer stepped out for some entertainment. The star batter was spotted at a packed theatre in Mohali on Sunday, watching the runaway hit Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Dressed casually in a black and white hoodie, Iyer made his way to a top-row seat. When fans noticed him and started recording, the cricketer smiled, waved, and kept it cool, a simple fan moment that went viral fast.
Iyer’s outing comes right after other cricketers like MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson were seen enjoying the same film in Chennai. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy action thriller, starring Ranveer Singh in a powerful undercover role, has taken the box office by storm since its release on March 19. With its intense sequences, revenge theme, and patriotic edge, the sequel to Dhurandhar has pulled crowds from all sides, and now top IPL stars are part of the frenzy.
Shreyas Iyer enjoys Dhurandhar magic in the cinema hall
Iyer, fresh off captaining Punjab Kings and building form ahead of the IPL opener, chose a low-key outing to unwind. Fans at the Mohali theatre got a surprise when the Indian batter walked in. Videos show him settling in quietly, enjoying the film like any other viewer. His wave to the camera turned the sighting into instant social media gold.
This isn’t the first time cricketers have shown love for big Bollywood releases, but Dhoni’s group outing in Chennai added to the buzz. For Iyer, it is a rare off-field glimpse before the high-pressure IPL season starts. With Punjab Kings eyeing a strong campaign under his leadership, a movie break might just be the perfect reset.
As Dhurandhar 2 keeps packing theatres, Shreyas Iyer’s visit proves the film’s pull goes beyond cinema halls, and even IPL stars can’t resist the revenge saga. The crossover of cricket and blockbuster cinema? Fans love it every time.
Here is the video:
Shreyas Iyer was seen watching Dhurandhar 2 in Mohali. pic.twitter.com/zqgCoKnJX9
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Punjab Kings start IPL 2026 at home
This year, they start with their first match against the Gujarat Titans at home in Mullanpur on March 31 with a chance to build on last season’s strong run and chase that elusive first title. Iyer, nicknamed “Sarpanch Sahab,” led Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final as runners-up, where they lost by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling finish.
Fans are eager to see the new signings in action and how the experienced core, including Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, plus domestic talents such as Priyansh Arya and Harpreet Brar, shape up under pressure. With home games giving them an early advantage, Punjab Kings will look to start strong and carry momentum through the tournament.
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