Cricket and cinema&mdash;two passions that unite millions across the world! While cricketers are known for their heroics on the field, some have also made their way to the silver screen, showcasing their acting chops.
The latest cricketer to make a splash in films? David Warner! Makers of director Venky Kudumula&rsquo;s upcoming Telugu action entertainer Robinhood have confirmed that the Australian cricketer has done a cameo in the movie.
One of the film&rsquo;s producers, Y Ravi Shankar, made the revelation during a promotional event for the film Kingston, featuring GV Prakash in the lead. The producer was asked for updates on Robinhood when he let slip the exciting surprise&mdash;before immediately apologizing to the director for revealing the secret!
&ldquo;We are very happy to have launched David Warner in Indian cinema with our &lsquo;Robinhood&rsquo;,&rdquo; he said.
But Warner isn&rsquo;t the only cricketer to have ventured into films! From lead roles to memorable cameos, here are world-famous cricketers who have explored their love for cinema.
Brett Lee &ndash; The Romantic Hero
The Aussie speedster swapped his cricket whites for the silver screen in UnIndian (2015), an Australian-Indian rom-com where he played the lead role. With his charming screen presence, Lee proved he can bowl over fans on and off the pitch!
Shikhar Dhawan &ndash; Bollywood&rsquo;s Stylish Newcomer
The &lsquo;Gabbar&rsquo; of Indian cricket made his Bollywood debut with Double XL (2022), sharing the screen with Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi. His dashing presence added extra star power to the film.
Irfan Pathan &ndash; Cricketer, Dancer &amp; Actor
Before making his acting debut in the Tamil action thriller Cobra (2022), Irfan showed off his moves as a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa! The all-rounder continues to explore his talents beyond cricket.
Harbhajan Singh &ndash; Spinning His Way into Films!
Bhajji first appeared on the big screen in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), starring Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. He later made cameos in Bhaji in Problem and Second Hand Husband before taking on a full-fledged lead role in the Tamil film Friendship (2021).
S Sreesanth &ndash; A Controversial Journey
After being banned from cricket due to spot-fixing allegations, Sreesanth turned to acting. From Aksar 2 to Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, he has appeared in five films, proving his versatility beyond the pitch.
Yuvraj Singh &ndash; The Voice of Bollywood
The Indian cricketing icon lent his voice to the animated film Jumbo (2008), gaining admiration from young fans across the country.
Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar &amp; More in 83
The 2021 movie 83 recreated India&rsquo;s historic 1983 World Cup win, featuring Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohinder Amarnath, Balwinder Sandhu, and K. Srikkanth in cameo roles. Cricket and Bollywood merged perfectly to relive an unforgettable moment!
Sachin Tendulkar &ndash; The God of Cricket on Film
The Master Blaster starred in Sachin: A Billion Dreams (2017), a docudrama that traced his inspiring journey from a young boy to a global cricket icon. The film was an instant hit among fans!
Vinod Kambli &ndash; Bollywood&rsquo;s Action Star
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli took up acting in Annarth (2002), sharing screen space with Bollywood stars like Sunil Shetty and Sanjay Dutt.
Ajay Jadeja &ndash; Stylish On-Screen Avatar
Known for his suave personality on the field, Jadeja made his Bollywood debut in Khel (2003), showcasing his acting flair alongside Celina Jaitly and Sunny Deol.
MS Dhoni &ndash; On the Downlow
Before MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Captain Cool reportedly shot for a film called Hook Ya Crook, but the movie never saw the light of day. Imagine Dhoni in an action-packed Bollywood thriller!
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March 4, 2025 | 19:35 IST