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14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral after naming Dhurandhar his favourite film at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, sparking debate as it’s A-rated. While excelling in cricket with record performances, he aims to win IPL 2026 with Rajasthan Royals. Balancing fame and studies, he also missed a Class 10 board exam due to commitments.
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recently grabbed attention not just for his performances, but also for naming Dhurandhar as his favourite movie. The 14-year-old made this comment during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, and it quickly went viral. While many fans loved his choice, others online pointed out that the film is rated for adults.
The movie, starring Ranveer Singh, has been a massive hit and gained popularity across audiences. Sooryavanshi’s simple reply, "Dhurandhar", caught everyone’s attention, and even his IPL team Rajasthan Royals used a reference from the film in their content. However, social media users were quick to highlight that the film is A-rated, meaning it is meant for viewers above 18 in theatres.
— PatrioticSoul33 (@PatrioticSoul33) — Cricsam01 (@Cricsam01) — hamlakroo (@hamlakroo) — IdliHaterr (@IdliHaterr) — dp_karthik (@dp_karthik) — itz__daniyal80 (@itz__daniyal80) — SirShahAnalyst (@SirShahAnalyst) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the world of cricket Beyond the movie buzz, Sooryavanshi continues to shine in cricket. At the same event, he spoke about his ambitions for the upcoming IPL season, saying: "The goal is to win the trophy for the team this season. If we win the trophy, it will benefit the entire franchise as well as my own performance.
My aim is to contribute as much as I can to help the team lift the trophy. " He has already made headlines with record-breaking performances, including a stunning 175-run knock in the Under-19 World Cup final, helping India win the title. He was also the tournament’s top performer.