P.S. Raman’s Book 'Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings' Launched with MS Dhoni
Cricketer MS Dhoni and members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team made a surprise appearance at the book launch event of ‘Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings’, written by P.S. Raman, a former vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). The event was attended by notable personalities from the cricket and entertainment industries.
A major highlight of the event was the unexpected presence of MS Dhoni and members of the CSK team, which added excitement to the occasion. Gitanjali described their presence as a “sweet surprise”, making the event even more memorable for fans and guests.
In her gratitude post, Gitanjali thanked key contributors:
She also highlighted that the book had already become Amazon’s No.1 Bestselling Cricket Book, receiving widespread appreciation from cricket lovers and CSK fans.
The book explores the journey of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), detailing its triumphs, struggles, and the significant personalities behind its success.
Gitanjali Selvaraghavan, daughter of P.S. Raman, is an accomplished Tamil film director. She is best known for directing ‘Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam’ (2016), starring Balakrishna Kola and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film was produced under the Beeptone Studios banner, with cinematography by Sridhar, music by Amrit, and editing by Rukesh.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Cricketer MS Dhoni and CSK team members made a surprise visit to P.S. Raman’s book launch event. |
| Book Title | ‘Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings’ |
| Author | P.S. Raman (Former TNCA Vice-President) |
| Event Date | Sunday |
| Announcement Date | Wednesday (via Gitanjali Selvaraghavan’s Instagram post) |
| Notable Attendees | – MS Dhoni & CSK Team – Kasi Viswanathan (CSK CEO) – Music Director Anirudh Ravichander – Cricketers Ashwin Ravichandran & Krishnamachari Srikkanth – CD Gopinath & Suhail Chandhok |
| Key Highlights | – Book is #1 Bestseller on Amazon (Cricket Books category) – CSK fans celebrated the launch – Gitanjali expressed gratitude to event organizers and attendees |
| Where to Buy? | Available on Amazon |
| Gitanjali’s Film | ‘Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam’ (2016) starring Balakrishna Kola & Wamiqa Gabbi |
The surprise presence of MS Dhoni and the CSK team made the book launch an unforgettable occasion, further cementing the bond between CSK and its fans.
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