D Gukesh, India’s Chess Star, Goes Viral with Dance Video After Budapest Chess Olympiad

India’s chess prodigy, D Gukesh, has been making headlines not just for his exceptional performance at the Budapest Chess Olympiad 2024, but also for his recent viral dance video. The young chess star, along with his family and friends, was seen grooving to Rajinikanth’s hit song Manasilayo in a video that has taken social media by storm.

In the video, Gukesh can be seen dressed in a traditional veshti and red kurta, attempting the hook steps of the popular song with his sunglasses-clad companions. The video ends with Gukesh walking towards the camera with a smile, leaving fans in awe of his unexpected dance moves.

Social media users were quick to react to the video, with many expressing their surprise and admiration for Gukesh’s dance skills. One user commented, “Bro casually dancing after winning Olympiad for India,” while another wrote, “We got ‘Gukesh’s dance moves’ before GTA VI.”

Gukesh’s dance video comes on the heels of India’s historic victory at the Budapest Chess Olympiad, where the men’s team, including Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa, secured a win against Slovenia. The women’s team also emerged victorious, defeating Azerbaijan and clinching the country’s second gold medal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the chess champions during an interaction at his residence, where he was presented with a chessboard by the players. The PM also engaged in a quick game with Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi, further highlighting the country’s success in the world of chess.

With his stellar performance on the chessboard and now his viral dance video, D Gukesh continues to captivate audiences both on and off the chess scene, solidifying his status as India’s rising chess star.