Karan Johar, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda and more applaud Virat Kohli and RCB after second consecutive IPL win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final sparked celebrations far beyond the cricket field. As RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to congratulate the team, with many reserving special praise for Virat Kohli.

From filmmakers to actors, the entertainment industry was quick to celebrate the franchise's latest achievement and its star player.

Karan Johar congratulates the champions

Filmmaker Karan Johar was among the first Bollywood personalities to react to RCB's title win. Sharing his excitement on Instagram Stories, he wrote, "Congratulations to team @royalchallengers.bengaluru for their second consecutive victory.... To the Birla family ...for their spectacular win!!!! (sic)."

His post added to the flood of congratulatory messages pouring in for the Bengaluru-based franchise.

Anushka Sharma celebrates Virat Kohli's triumph

Anushka Sharma's reaction quickly caught fans' attention. The actress shared a photograph of Virat Kohli in his RCB jersey and accompanied it with a short but meaningful caption. "One felt nice, we did it twice." The post soon went viral among cricket and Bollywood fans alike, with many celebrating the couple's special moment following another successful IPL campaign.

Randeep Hooda applauds Virat Kohli's journey

Actor Randeep Hooda also joined the celebrations and acknowledged the perseverance shown by both the team and its supporters over the years. "What a moment for #RCB! 🏆 Congratulations to the entire team and fans who kept the faith all these years. And a special salute to @imVkohli, whose journey makes this victory even sweeter. 👏❤️ #iplchampion (sic)," he posted on X.

Celebrities hail RCB's back-to-back success

The franchise's title defence became one of the biggest talking points on social media, with celebrities and fans celebrating the rare achievement.

RCB's ability to follow up last year's breakthrough title with another championship has further strengthened the team's legacy in the IPL.

Virat Kohli remains the centre of attention

While RCB's collective effort earned praise, much of the spotlight remained on Virat Kohli. Having been associated with the franchise for years, Kohli's emotional celebrations after the win resonated with fans and celebrities alike. His contribution to RCB's success once again became a major talking point online, with many hailing him as one of the defining figures of the team's golden run.

RCB created new history

After ending their 18-year wait for an IPL trophy in 2025, RCB have now gone a step further by successfully defending their crown in 2026. The achievement has not only delighted cricket lovers but has also united Bollywood celebrities and fans in celebrating one of the biggest sporting stories of the year.