R Madhavan posted on Instagram Stories, “This is how we do it. We win we celebrate. We pray and thank the almighty. World Champion.”
RRR’s Jr NTR wrote, “A grand salute to @DGukesh, India’s prodigy and the world’s youngest chess champion. Here’s to many more victories on your journey to greatness. Keep shining!”
A grand salute to @DGukesh, India’s prodigy and the world’s youngest chess champion. Here’s to many more victories on your journey to greatness. Keep shining!
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) December 12, 2024
Kamal Haasan shared a picture of Gukesh with the message, “History checkmated! Kudos to @DGukesh for becoming the youngest World Champion in chess history. India beams with pride! Overcoming the opponent’s advantageous white pieces in the final game, speaks volumes of our champions composure and fortitude.”
History checkmated! Kudos to @DGukesh for becoming the youngest World Champion in chess history. India beams with pride!
Overcoming the opponent’s advantageous white pieces in the final game, speaks volumes of our champions composure and fortitude. pic.twitter.com/zlwlRxH6cX
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2024
Chiranjeevi also praised Gukesh, “WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear @DGukesh!!! What A Phenomenal Feat!! India is Absolutely Proud of you!! 18th World Chess Champion at the Age of 18 & Only The 2nd Indian in History!!!! Above ALL Becoming the Youngest World Champion EVER!!!! India Rising Mera Bharat Mahaan !!!”
WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear @DGukesh !!! ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂð What A Phenomenal Feat!!
India is Absolutely Proud of you!! ð«¡ð«¡18th World Chess Champion at the Age of 18 & Only The 2nd Indian in History!!!! Above ALL Becoming the Youngest World Champion EVER!!!! ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ…
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 12, 2024
Gukesh triumphed in Singapore on Thursday, securing the FIDE World Chess Championship title, making him only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win this prestigious title.