On Thursday, Indian chess grandmaster D. Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, met with superstar Rajinikanth and his family. Gukesh expressed his gratitude on social media, thanking the actor for his warm wishes and for sharing his wisdom. He posted, \u201cThanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes, inviting us, spending time, and sharing your wisdom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gukesh, who made history by defeating Ding Liren on December 12, 2024, to become the second Indian and the youngest World Chess Champion, also had a fanboy moment. He met actor Sivakarthikeyan, a moment he cherished and shared on social media.<\/p>\n

Gukesh uploaded pictures from the meeting, showing his appreciation for Rajinikanth’s time and kindness, especially given the actor’s busy schedule. This meeting not only marked a milestone for the young chess prodigy but also a memorable encounter with two prominent stars in the Indian entertainment world.<\/p>\n