Silambarasan calls Virat Kohli a ‘lion’ after the cricketer reveals his favourite track

Silambarasan, one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema, recently hailed Virat Kohli as a "lion" after the cricketing icon mentioned a particular song that he’s been listening to on repeat. In a post on X, Silambarasan shared a clip of Kohli discussing his favorite song and added, “Nee singam dhan @imVkohli” (You are a lion, Virat Kohli!).

In the video, Kohli, who was asked about his current favorite track, replied by saying, “You’ll be shocked! 'Nee Singam Dhan'” – a Tamil song from the movie Pathu Thala, in which Silambarasan played the lead role. The song, sung by Sid Sriram and composed by the legendary AR Rahman, is a powerful anthem that showcases strength and determination.

Interestingly, AR Rahman himself recently performed the same song for MS Dhoni during an IPL event when asked which of his tracks he would dedicate to the cricket legend. The lyrics of Nee Singam Dhan (loosely translated) describe a warrior who bears immense hardship for the sake of his people, standing tall like a lion even when faced with impossible odds.

The song has since garnered attention beyond Tamil-speaking audiences, with many music lovers, even those who don’t speak Tamil, flocking to YouTube to check it out, thanks to Kohli’s mention. The track’s deep, empowering lyrics were penned by Vivek, making it an anthem for those who thrive in the face of adversity.