Movie Break Before the Match... Team India Watches 'Dhruva' at a Theatre in Lucknow

Amidst match preparations and a busy schedule, Team India took some time out to relax in Lucknow. The players went to a mall near the Ekana Stadium and watched the film 'Dhruva'.

Alka Singh
Published on: 17 Dec 2025 11:20 AM IST
Movie Break Before the Match... Team India Watches Dhruva at a Theatre in Lucknow
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Team India Watches 'Dhruva':  The fourth and crucial match of the five-match series between India and South Africa will be played today at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Before this match, the Team India players were seen in a relaxed mood. Amidst the busy match schedule, the Indian team took a movie break and watched the Ranveer Singh-starrer film 'Dhruva'. The presence of the players certainly created a buzz in the mall, but everything went smoothly due to tight security
Captain Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir, and the entire team watched the film at the Phoenix Palacio Mall.
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Excitement in the Hall Due to the Players' Presence

Among the first players to arrive at the mall were team captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Abhishek Sharma. Shortly after, the team's head coach Gautam Gambhir, other players, and support staff also arrived. The presence of the players created an atmosphere of excitement and buzz in the mall.

Security Arrangements Were Very Strict

However, the security arrangements were very strict. Under the supervision of security personnel, the entire movie visit was completed peacefully without any disruption. As soon as the news of Team India's movie break spread, there was considerable excitement among cricket fans.
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India is scheduled to play against South Africa today ​​

A cricketing atmosphere already prevails in Lucknow regarding this high-voltage match, which has become even more intense after the players' public appearance.

Summary

For security reasons, both Team India and the South African team are staying at the Hyatt Hotel. Security checks have been conducted in the hotel premises with the help of dog squads and bomb squads, and the entire area is under strict surveillance.
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