‘After 18 long years’: Vijay Mallya, son Sidhartha react to RCB’s win in IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL trophy for the first time after beating Punjab Kings by six runs.

Updated on: Jun 4, 2025, 05:39:48 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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“Ee Sala Cup Namde” is no longer a dream; it has turned into a reality for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans as the team lifted the IPL trophy after 18 years of wait. Among those celebrating the team’s victory are the franchise’s former owner, Vijay Mallya, who is accused of an alleged loan fraud case, and his son, Sidhartha Mallya.

While Vijay Mallya shared an X post, Sidhartha Mallya posted a video of himself celebrating RCB’s win. (File Photo)

What did Vijay Mallya post?

“RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years. Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament,” he wrote in an X post. “A well balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations ! Ee sala cup namde!!” he added.

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How did Sidhartha Mallya react?

“18 long long year. I don’t know what to say,” Sidhartha Mallya wrote on Instagram and posted a video. The clip captures Sidhartha screaming in joy while watching RCB with the tournament.

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Nikhil Kamath has also shared a special tribute for Virat Kohli. Taking to his Instagram stories, the billionaire posted, “@virat.kohli you are the #BangaloreBoy today… Congrats RCB.”

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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