Gukesh, who defeated Ding Liren in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore, received a shawl along with a copy of Autobiography of a Yogi from the legendary actor.

Superstar Rajinikanth invited D Gukesh to his Chennai residence after he made history as the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating China’s Ding Liren

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, who recently defeated China's Ding Liren in FIDE World Championship to become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, has received an outpouring of support and love from his fans, including recognition from South superstars Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan, whom he met in Chennai on Thursday.

Actor Sivakarthikeyan congratulates young chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju with a special watch, celebrating his historic achievement as the youngest world chess champion. Their heartwarming interaction went viral on social media.

Thanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes and inviting, spending time and sharing your wisdom with us.'

D. Gukesh, India’s 18-year-old chess prodigy, made history by defeating China’s Ding Liren at the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore. He became the youngest-ever world chess champion, surpassing Garry Kasparov’s record.

Gukesh Dommaraju became a synonymous name across the globe in no time as he beat existing records and bagged the title of the world’s youngest chess champion. Hailing from Chennai, he recently had a fanboy moment after meeting up with his favorite actor,