‘Virat Kohli is the king’: Varun Dhawan reacts to RCB’s triumphant win in IPL 2026

AHMEDABAD: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has dubbed cricketer Virat Kohli as the “king” after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL triumph.

Varun Dhawan, who was present in Ahmedabad for the promotions of his film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, spoke to the media and shared his reaction to RCB’s victory in the IPL 2026 edition. “RCB won. It was fun. Virat Kohli is the king,” the actor said.

He also opened up about receiving a warm reception in Gujarat. “I had a lot of fun. The people of Gujarat gave me a lot of love.”

#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On the Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the Indian Premier League, Actor Varun Dhawan says, “I had a lot of fun. The people of Gujarat gave me a lot of love. RCB won. It was fun. Virat Kohli is the king.” pic.twitter.com/nDZ3TSRODI

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday won their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final at Gujarat’s Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB became only the third side after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) to defend their IPL crown successfully.

The Rajat Patidar-led side, after restricting GT to 155/8 in the first innings, chased the target with five wickets and two overs remaining.

On the work front for Varun Dhawan, the actor’s ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is all set to hit theatres on June 5, 2026.

The film marks the fourth collaboration between David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan. Also starring Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, the film positions itself as a family entertainer revolving around romantic misunderstandings and comic chaos.

The ensemble cast includes Rakesh Bedi, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Rajesh Kumar and Ali Asgar in pivotal roles.

The film also features energetic music and dance sequences, including a remixed version of the 1990s track ‘Chunari Chunari’. Songs such as ‘WOW’, ‘Tera Ho Jaun’ and ‘Vyah Karwado Ji’ have already generated attention online.

According to the trailer, Varun Dhawan’s character finds himself trapped in a chaotic love triangle involving a former lover and a new romantic interest. One of the major comic moments teased in the trailer involves an accidental pregnancy confession by the characters played by Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. (ANI)