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In a season already overflowing with drama, comebacks, and defining moments, acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli added a deeply emotional twist to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 narrative with his introspective take on the upcoming final. As Punjab Kings sealed their place in the grand finale with a gripping 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, the cricketing world stood in awe of Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls, a knock that not only powered Punjab to the final after 11 years but also completed a personal redemption arc for the dynamic captain.
SS Rajamouli’s epic reflection on IPL 2025 final
Rajamouli’s viral post on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram captured this emotional arc and juxtaposed it against the relentless journey of both the elite players for their respective teams.
In his now-viral post, Rajamouli didn’t hold back on the emotional weight of what’s about to unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. With a picture of Kohli and Iyer shaking hands, he summarized the journey of both skippers filled with triumphs, rejections, persistence, and emotional highs, into a single truth: “Whatever the result… it’s going to be a heartbreak.” The legendary director, known for his cinematic storytelling, used words that felt like dialogue from a sports epic. He recounted how Shreyas Iyer was dropped after leading Delhi Capitals to a final and then again after winning a title for Kolkata Knight Riders, only to rise once more, this time with a youthful Punjab Kings squad, carrying them into a final after over a decade.
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Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer: A story of redemption and relentless consistency
Rajamouli’s tribute to Iyer painted the picture of a resilient leader wronged by fate, yet undeterred. “This man leads Delhi to a final… and is dropped… Leads Kolkata to a trophy… dropped… Leads a young Punjab to the finals after 11 years. He deserves this year’s trophy too,” he wrote, applauding Iyer’s consistency and determination. The praise wasn’t limited to leadership alone. Rajamouli admired the finesse in Iyer’s gameplay, notably his ability to “guide Bumrah’s and Boult’s yorkers to the third man boundary… Exquisite,” His recognition of this subtle batting artistry resonated widely, especially as it came from a master of visual storytelling.
On the other side of the narrative stands Virat Kohli, arguably the face of Indian cricket in the 21st century. While he has compiled thousands of runs year after year, one prize has consistently eluded him, the IPL trophy. Rajamouli’s message for Kohli was filled with admiration and quiet desperation: “And then there is Kohli… who is performing year on year… compiling thousands of runs. The final frontier for him… He deserves it too.” The contrast was striking one man trying to prove he belongs despite being overlooked, and another trying to fulfill the last chapter of a glorious legacy.
Iyer guiding Bumrah’s and Boult’s yorkers to the third man boundary… Exquisite…
This man leads Delhi to a final… and is dropped…
Leads Kolkata to a trophy… dropped…
Leads a young Punjab to the finals after 11 years.
He deserves this year’s trophy too…On the other hand,… pic.twitter.com/ws0anhcZ3l
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) June 2, 2025
