No! Krunal Pandya is not in 'Pushpa 2'; but know 13 famous Indian cricketers who have acted in films

Some fans saw Krunal Pandya in Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule. These fans assumed that Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya was playing the villain in this popular film.

Although initially some people said this jokingly, the pictures quickly went viral on social media and a section believed that Krunal Pandya had worked in this film.

But, let us tell you that this is absolutely wrong. Actually, the villain you have seen in Pushpa 2 is not Krunal Pandya, but Telugu actor Tarak Ponnappa.

Tarak Ponnappa played a cameo role in this film. In this, he appeared in the role of a villain named Bugga Reddy. Tarak made a lot of headlines in a small role, but his face caught the attention of the fans more than his acting.

Tarak Ponnappa was seen with long hair in Pushpa 2. His appearance was definitely similar to Krunal Pandya to some extent. This is the reason why the pictures of both of them started going viral on social media. Many memes were even made on this.

It is a false information that Krunal Pandya is acting in "Pushpa 2". However, Indian cricketers have indeed acted in films. Many famous cricketers of India have acted in films. Let's know about 13 cricketers who have been seen in films:

Kapil Dev

India's iconic World Cup-winning captain has shown his acting skills in various films. In particular, his role in 'Chain Kuli Ki Main Kuli', in which he portrayed himself, is still fresh in people's minds, where he played an inspirational figure for the young protagonist of the film. His touching cameo in 'Iqbal' is one of the highlights of the film.

Besides, his comic role in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', in which he helped mend the lead pair's relationship, showcased his versatility beyond the cricket pitch. The legendary cricketer also featured in the film '83', based on India's 1983 World Cup win, in which he made a cameo as a spectator. Kapil is also set to star alongside superstar Rajinikanth in the upcoming film Lal Salaam.

Yuvraj Singh

The dashing all-rounder began his cinematic journey quite early. His roles as a child artiste in Punjabi films like 'Mehndi Shagna Di' and 'Putt Sardaran De' showcased his innate talent for acting. Years later, Yuvraj added another feather to his achievements by voicing a character in the 2008 animated film 'Jumbo'.

Shikhar Dhawan

One of the newest Bollywood actors from the world of cricket, Dhawan made his acting debut in 'Double XL' alongside Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha in November 2022, which received a lot of interest and he was also praised for his performance.

Vinod Kambli

Films like 'Annartha' and the Kannada film 'Bettanagare' are proof of his on-screen charisma. Apart from this, Kambli's television presence, especially as a cricket pundit, has always grabbed attention.

Ajay Jadeja

The former cricketer easily made his mark on the big screen by bringing his charm to films like 'Khel'. His role as a cricket commentator in 'Kai Po Che!' gave an authentic touch to the cricket-themed story.

Harbhajan Singh

The actor, popularly known as the Turbanator, was well-liked in Punjabi cinema. His roles in films like 'Bhaji in Problem' and 'Second Hand Husband' were well received by the audience, but his lead roles in 'Friendship' and 'Dikkiloona' highlighted his acting prowess. He also worked with Kapil Dev in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'.

Irfan Pathan

Pathan's brilliant performance in the 2022 psychological thriller 'Cobra' (Tamil film), which created a stir in 2022, showed a different side of the cricketer. As an Interpol agent, Pathan gave such a performance that he received a lot of praise.

S. Sreesanth

The Indian fast bowler, known for his fast pace and unique celebrations on the cricket field, tried his hand at acting after staying away from the game for some time. After coming to Bollywood, he got films in which he got a chance to show his acting skills.

Sreesanth played the role of a lawyer named Gaurav in 'Aksar 2', directed by Anant Narayan Mahadevan and a sequel to the 2006 film "Aksar". He also starred in 'Cabaret' directed by Kaushal Narayan Neogi and produced by Pooja Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar.

Yograj Singh

The former cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh entered the acting world by playing memorable roles in films like 'Teen The Bhai' and 'Singh Is Bliing' and most notably 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. He has also acted in over 30 Punjabi films.

Sunil Gavaskar

The Little Master entered films by playing the lead role in the Marathi film 'Savali Premachi'. Apart from this, his cameo role in 'Malaamaal' alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Satish Shah is still remembered.

Anil Kumble

The legendary spinner played a brilliant role in 'Mirabai Not Out'. Playing himself, Kumble added a fun twist to this cricket-based film. The film also featured Mandira Bedi, Mahesh Manjrekar and Anupam Kher.

Syed Kirmani and Sandeep Patil

The duo brought their friendship from the cricket field to the big screen in 1985 with the film 'Kabhi Ajnabi'.