Prashanth Neel Celebrates RCB’s Historic IPL Win on Dragon Set; Viral Video Captures Pure Joy

Sandalwood director Prashanth Neel, known for his blockbuster KGF franchise, had a birthday to remember on June 4, 2025. The occasion became even more special when his favorite cricket team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), lifted their first-ever IPL trophy, a moment 18 years in the making.

A video showing Neel’s emotional reaction while watching the match on the set of his upcoming film Dragon has now gone viral across social media, delighting both film and cricket fans alike.

RCB’s Long-Awaited IPL Victory Thrills Fans and Celebrities

The IPL 2025 final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, saw RCB defeat Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling finish. Batting first, RCB posted a strong total of 190. The team’s legendary star Virat Kohli contributed a gritty 43 runs, while Krunal Pandya held his nerve with the ball in the death overs.

This win marked RCB’s first championship title in IPL history, breaking a long streak of heartbreaks and near-misses for the team and its loyal supporters.

Viral Moment on Dragon Set Captures Prashanth Neel’s Raw Emotion

While most fans celebrated from home or stadiums, Prashanth Neel was watching the match on a giant screen installed on the set of his upcoming film Dragon, currently being shot at Ramoji Film City. The viral video shows Neel jumping up with excitement, cheering loudly, and hugging his cast and crew as RCB clinched victory. The energy on set was electric, as everyone joined in to celebrate with the birthday boy.

His wife, Likitha Reddy Neel, shared the video on Instagram with the caption: “Perfect birthday gift to one of the craziest cricket fans I know.” Her heartfelt message revealed just how much the win meant to Neel, a self-proclaimed cricket fanatic and lifelong RCB supporter.

Dragon and the Power of Passion On and Off the Field

Dragon, a pan-India action thriller starring superstar NTR, marks the first collaboration between Neel and the Telugu actor. The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, and is slated for release on June 25, 2026. Despite the high-stress production schedule, Neel made time to enjoy the IPL final, showing his deep love for both cinema and cricket.

The viral moment highlights how cricket connects deeply with Indians, even those at the top of the film industry. Neel’s unfiltered reaction has struck a chord with fans, adding a human touch to his larger-than-life image as a filmmaker. It also gave fans a rare peek into the atmosphere on one of India’s biggest film sets.

With Dragon generating massive buzz and RCB finally winning the IPL, June 4, 2025 became a day that Prashanth Neel, and his fans, will never forget.

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