From Captain Cool to action hero? Dhoni sparks Bollywood buzz

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back in the spotlight. But this time, it's not his cricket that's drawing attention. The former India captain may soon be adding another title to his storied career: action hero. A teaser released this week, titled “The Chase”, features Dhoni alongside Bollywood actor R Madhavan, igniting speculation about whether the cricketer is preparing for his first major role in Indian cinema, according to Indian news platform the Hindustan Times. In the minute-long clip, unveiled by the production house Lucifer Circus, Dhoni and Madhavan appear in tactical gear—black uniforms, dark sunglasses, rifles slung across their shoulders—moving with the studied intensity of elite operatives on the verge of a dangerous mission. The production company teased the project with...