Last Tuesday was doubly special for Prashanth Neel, the director of KGF, the blockbuster film starring South superstar Yash. It was not only his birthday but also the day of the IPL final, in which his favorite team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), won an exciting match. The victory made his birthday celebrations even more joyful.

A video from the set of Neel’s latest film, Dragon, is going viral on social media, showing him and the team watching the match on a big screen. As soon as RCB won, Neel can be seen jumping and celebrating with childlike enthusiasm, capturing the hearts of fans online.

Sharing the video, Neel’s wife wrote, “18 years of drought, finally we can say ‘Ee Saala Cup Namadu’. A crazy cricket fan gets the most perfect birthday gift. #rcbforever.” Fans have flooded the post with congratulatory and excited reactions.

The IPL 2025 final saw a thrilling contest between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings. Many expected RCB to clinch the title, and they did not disappoint. Led by Virat Kohli, Bangalore defeated Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings to claim their first-ever IPL championship. For Punjab Kings, it was a heartbreak as they missed out on their maiden title.