Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has sent social media into a frenzy with his appearance in a new action-packed teaser alongside Bollywood actor R. Madhavan, sparking widespread speculation about his potential foray into films. In the short clip, titled The Chase, Dhoni is seen in a completely new avatar, wearing tactical gear and wielding a gun, a stark departure from his familiar cricket persona.
The teaser, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vasan Bala, shows Dhoni and Madhavan dressed in black outfits, complete with bulletproof vests and sunglasses, looking like a high-octane task force. Madhavan shared the teaser on Instagram, adding to the intrigue with a cryptic caption: “One mission. Two fighters. Buckle up- a wild, explosive chase begins. The Chase – teaser out now. Directed by Vasan Bala. Coming soon.” The lack of details has left fans and media outlets debating whether the project is a full-length feature film, a web series, or a high-budget commercial.
This unexpected on-screen appearance comes after Dhoni's last competitive cricket match in May for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League 2025. While he retired from international cricket in August 2020, he remains one of the country's most celebrated captains. Dhoni is the only skipper to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He also holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army, a background that makes his action-hero role even more fitting.
While the exact nature of the project remains under wraps, the teaser has successfully created immense buzz and excitement. Dhoni’s life story has already been the subject of a hit Bollywood film, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, starring the late Sushant Singh Rajput. Whether this new venture is a full-fledged acting role or a one-off project, it has done its job in generating immense public interest and leaving fans eager for more information.