Actor-producer Sivakarthikeyan joined the nationwide celebration as India’s women’s cricket team clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final on November 2. Taking to social media, Sivakarthikeyan wrote, “Congratulations to the Indian Women’s Team on this historic win! Seven years ago, @Arunrajakamaraj manifested this through #Kanaa—the first-ever film on women’s cricket and our very first from my @SKProdOffl. This win feels truly special.”
The moment held extra meaning for the Kanaa team. The 2018 Tamil film, directed by Arunraja Kamaraj and produced by Sivakarthikeyan, was a trailblazer in bringing women’s cricket to the big screen. In a striking coincidence, the movie’s plot featured the Indian women’s team defeating Australia in the semi-final—a feat the real team mirrored in the ongoing World Cup before going on to lift the trophy. Talk about life imitating art!
Sivakarthikeyan’s post was accompanied by an exuberant photo of the victorious team hoisting the trophy amid showers of golden confetti—a scene brimming with emotion, pride, and the sheer joy of accomplishment. Fans and celebrities alike flooded social media with messages of admiration, celebrating both the players’ grit and the inspirational impact of cinema like Kanaa, which paved the way for such moments of empowerment.
As the Women in Blue bask in their historic glory, Sivakarthikeyan’s heartfelt words serve as a reminder of how storytelling can spark real-world dreams. Sometimes, all it takes is a film to plant the seed of a future victory.