Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 -- Sanju Samson's match-winning performance in the India vs West Indies clash has received applause from across the country, including the heart of Kerala's film industry.

Samson's fearless stroke play turned the tide in India's favour on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, sparking celebrations among fans across the country, especially back home in Kerala.

Leading Malayalam cinema stars including Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Prithviraj took to social media to hail the cricketer, praising his memorable feat against the West Indies.

Mammootty, in an X post, wrote, "What a knock, @IamSanjuSamson. Pure class. Pure dominance. A fearless statement on the biggest stage. Congratulations to the Indian cricket team fo...