Kangana, Jr NTR wish world chess champion Gukesh: A historic day
Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut and RRR star Jr NTR shared congratulatory messages for chess champion Gukesh Domraju on their social media handles after he defeated China’s Ding Liren.

Celebrities like actor-MP Kangana Ranaut, RRR star Jr NTR and singer Chinmayi Sripada sent congratulatory messages to 18-year-old world chess champion D Gukesh after he registered a 7.5-6.5 win over China’s Ding Liren, taking him to second position. Have come. The first Indian to achieve this remarkable feat after the great Vishwanathan Anand.
Kangana shared a video of Gukesh on her Instagram story and wrote, “Wow! An amazing and historic day for Indian chess. The nation is extremely proud of you young Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest chess player to win the World Chess Championship. Have become a player.” ,

South star Jr NTR also wished the young champion and wrote on the ).”
grand salute to @DGukeshIndia’s prodigy and the world’s youngest chess champion. Many more victories in your journey to greatness. keep shining! – Jr NTR (@tarak9999) 12 December 2024
Later, megastar Kamal Haasan also congratulated Gukesh by sharing a picture with a post that read, “History checkmate! Congratulations to @DGukesh on becoming the youngest world champion in the history of chess. India proudly.” Swinging! Overcome the opponent’s advantageous white pieces.” The final game reflected the composure and patience of our champions.”
Control on history! thanks to @DGukesh To become the youngest world champion in the history of chess. India rejoiced with pride!
Overcoming the opponent’s advantageous white pieces in the final game shows the composure and patience of our champions. pic.twitter.com/zlwlRxH6cX
– Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) 12 December 2024
Singer Chinmayi Sripada tweeted, “I really admire how brilliantly Gukesh was brought up. Such equanimity, such restraint. What a star and what a gentleman. Respect.”
I really admire how brilliantly Gukesh has been brought up. Such equanimity, such restraint. What a star and what a gentleman.
Respect 🙠â™åï¸ – Chinmayi Sripada (@chinmayi) 12 December 2024
Gukesh had tears in his eyes after becoming the youngest world chess champion. At just 18, Gukesh made history as the first teenager to win the title, surpassing the record held by Garry Kasparov, who became champion at the age of 22 by defeating Anatoly Karpov in 1985.