Hyderabad, April 13 -- During the MI vs RCB IPL 2026 clash on April 12, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya raised his hand with two fingers pointing upward. Cameras quickly captured the gesture, and social media erupted with claims that he was imitating the "Raaka" pose from Allu Arjun's upcoming film directed by Atlee. Fans labelled it "Raaka Mania," blending cricket excitement with cinema fandom.

Mixed Reactions

While some celebrated the crossover, others criticized it as forced promotion. Observers noted that the gesture was generic and commonly seen on the field. Pandya himself has not confirmed any link to the film. Critics compared the moment to Allu Arjun's Pushpa, where the "Thaggede Le" gesture became a cultural phenomenon na...