Nitish Kumar Reddy Celebrates Maiden Test Ton with Allu Arjun’s ‘Thaggede Le’ Gesture: Team Pushpa 2 Responds: Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy captured the hearts of cricket and cinema fans alike by celebrating his maiden Test hundred with Allu Arjun’s iconic ‘thaggede le’ gesture from the blockbuster Pushpa films. The celebration took place during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), creating a buzz both on and off the field.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Milestone Moment
On Saturday, Nitish Kumar Reddy reached his first-ever half-century in Test cricket. The Vizag-based cricketer turned towards the cheering crowd, raised his bat, and mimicked Arjun’s signature move, declaring “I won’t back down” in style. Later in the day, he accomplished another milestone by scoring his maiden Test century, cementing his position as one of India’s promising young talents.
Videos of his celebration quickly went viral on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where fans of both cricket and Allu Arjun expressed their excitement. Comments ranged from “Australia Melbourne lo PUSHPA MANIA commentators calling Pushpa swag” to “Even BCCI is promoting Pushpa now.” Many fans shared fire emojis and repeated the ‘thaggede le’ mantra, showing their admiration for Nitish’s gesture.
Team Pushpa’s Reaction
The official social media team behind Pushpa: The Rule was quick to acknowledge the tribute. Sharing Nitish’s video, they wrote, “#AssaluThaggedhele #Pushpa2 #WildFirePushpa.” In a separate post, they congratulated the cricketer, stating, “A WILD FIRE Knock indeed!! Congratulations on your maiden test ton #NitishKumarReddy. #Pushpa2.”
Pushpa Mania in Full Swing
Sukumar’s highly anticipated sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has taken the entertainment world by storm. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, the film hit theatres on December 5, with paid premieres on December 4. The movie has broken records, grossing over ₹1700 crore worldwide and earning the title of the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
However, the celebrations were marred by a tragic incident during the premiere at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. A stampede-like situation resulted in the death of a woman and left her young son critically injured. Theatre management, security personnel, and Allu Arjun himself were arrested in connection with the incident. The actor has since been granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court.
“𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙟𝙝𝙪𝙠𝙚𝙜𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙞!” 🔥
The shot, the celebration – everything was perfect as #NitishKumarReddy completed his maiden Test fifty! 👏#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 4th Test, Day 3 | LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/hupun4pq2N
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 28, 2024
Fans Unite in Celebration
The cross-industry connection between Nitish Kumar Reddy’s on-field achievements and Allu Arjun’s cinematic charisma has delighted fans of both cricket and Pushpa. From Melbourne’s cricketing arena to cinemas across the globe, ‘thaggede le’ continues to inspire audiences, proving that the spirit of never backing down resonates universally.
फायर नहीं वाइल्डफायर है! 🔥🔥
Nitish Kumar Reddy gets to his maiden CENTURY and what a stage to get it on!
He is now the leading run scorer for India in the ongoing BGT 🙌👏#TeamIndia #AUSvIND https://t.co/URu6dBsWmg pic.twitter.com/J8D08SOceT
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 28, 2024