India's D Gukesh made history by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. He defeated China's Ding Liren at the FIDE World Championship 2024 on Thursday. With this victory, D Gukesh became the 18th and youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion. While the entire nation is celebrating his incredible achievement, our favourite celebrities have also been flooding social media with congratulatory messages for the champion. Mahesh Babu shared a picture of D Gukesh on his Instagram Stories. The South star's caption read, “Congrats, Gukesh. Your hard work and dedication have made history and inspired countless young minds. This is a huge win for India!”
While giving a shoutout to D Gukesh, Samantha Ruth Prabhu called him a “champion of hearts”, and we totally agree. Take a look at her post:
Ayushmann Khurrana re-shared a post featuring D Gukesh's historic winning moment. The actor attached an Indian flag GIF to his post.
In her note for D Gukesh, Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Wow!! a wonderful and historic day for Indian chess. The country is immensely proud of young #gukeshdommaraju, who becomes the youngest chess player (18 years old) to win the World Chess Championship.”
Just like every other Indian, R Madhavan is also super proud of D Gukesh's big achievement. The star wrote, “This is how we do it.. We win, we celebrate. We pray and thank the almighty. World champion.”
Jr NTR also congratulated the young champion. The RRR star said, ''A grand salute to D Gukesh, 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 also dropped a post for Gukesh on X (formerly Twitter). The veteran star wrote, ''History checkmated! Kudos to D Gukesh 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!
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2024
Overcoming the opponent's advantageous white pieces in the final game, speaks volumes of our champions composure and fortitude. pic.twitter.com/zlwlRxH6cX
South cinema legend Chiranjeevi also could not resist sharing his pride. ''WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear D Gukesh!!! 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 !!!'' he wrote.
WOW!!!! Just WOW !!! My heart swells with pride Dear @DGukesh !!! ???????????????????? What A Phenomenal Feat!!
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 12, 2024
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!!!! ????…
Karan Johar shared a powerful video capturing the moment D Gukesh made his final moves to clinch the world championship title. The intensity of the moment and the tears welling up in Gukesh's eyes are enough to give anyone goosebumps. “Best thing you will see on the internet... the face of victory, of compassion, of years of resilience ... CHECK it out!” wrote KJo.
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Esha Gupta uploaded a slew of snaps to celebrate D Gukesh's victory. The actress' side note read, “Gukesh.congratulations to you and your Dad, your parents. World Chess Championship. YOUNGEST WORLD CHESS CHAMPION IN HISTORY.”
Congratulations, D Gukesh!
