“Ee Sala Cup Namde!”: Celebrities Join RCB’s Long-Awaited Victory Party

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans finally have their moment. After 18 long years of waiting, RCB clinched their first IPL title in a nail-biting finish against Punjab Kings. The celebrations weren’t just limited to the stadium—social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from celebrities and fans alike.

 

Here’s what stood out:

 

RCB beat Punjab Kings by just 6 runs in a tense final in Ahmedabad, ending years of heartbreak for their loyal supporters.

 

Virat Kohli, who’s been the face of RCB for so many seasons, was clearly moved. He shared an emotional hug with Anushka Sharma right after the win, a moment that quickly went viral.

 

Allu Arjun posted a video of his son tearing up with joy, calling the victory “historic” and echoing the famous chant, “Ee Sala Cup Namde.”

 

Kartik Aaryan joined in, pointing out the poetic twist that Kohli’s jersey number 18 matched the 18-year wait. He called Kohli the “GOAT” and congratulated the whole team.

 

Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh both highlighted Kohli’s dedication and how much this win means to him and the fans. Ranveer even shared throwback photos of Kohli and AB de Villiers, celebrating the team’s journey.

 

Rashmika Mandanna, Sonu Sood, Vijay Deverakonda, and many others added their voices, showing just how much this win resonated beyond cricket.

 

The hashtag #EeSalaCupNamde took over timelines, as everyone—fans and stars—soaked in RCB’s long-awaited victory.

 

Source: Hindustan Times, NewsX, Times Now, VTV Gujarati, India Today