Sadagopan Ramesh in MGR

Former Indian international cricketer Sadagopan Ramesh made his debut with Ravi Mohan's hit (2008), directed by Mohan Raja as the lead hero's brother. The left-handed opening batter also played the lead role in (2011), directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan. Fans were also in for a surprise when the cricketer also played a pivotal role as Ramesh in , helmed by Sundar C. The long-delayed project saw the light of the day earlier this year and was a hit at box office.

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (right) and a still from Raja Kaiya Vacha (left)

Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, currently a commentator made a cameo appearance in Prabhu's (1990), directed by Suresh Krissna, as himself. It's safe to say that cricket fans had quite the discussion that year about the right-arm leg-spinner's surprise entry.

Krishnamachari Srikanth in Priyamana Thozhi

Internet's beloved Cheeka who was part of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, made a memorable entry into films with the 2003 film . Kris Srikkanth made a cameo in the film, directed by Vikraman and headlined by Madhavan, which revolved around cricket and friendship.

Varun Chakravarthy in Jeeva

Before his debut in cricket, Varun Chakravarthy played a small role in the 2014 film starring Vishnu Vishal. Yes, you read that right. The sports film written and directed by Suseenthiran had the leg spin bowler play a DCI Club Cricketer. His film role became known to public after he became a sensation on the ground.

Harbhajan Singh in Friendship movie

Following his stint as a successful off-spin bowler, Harbhajan Singh acted in two Tamil movies and in 2021. While the former was directed by John Paul Raj and Sham Surya and also starred Arjun and Losliya Mariyanesan, the latter was helmed Karthik Yogi and had Santhanam in the lead role.

Irfan Pathan in Cobra

Who can forget Indian cricket commentator, analyst and former player Irfan Pathan's role as a menacing villain Aslan Yilmaz in Vikram's . The 2022 film directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu starred an ensemble cast featuring Srinidhi Shetty, Roshan Mathew, Sarjano Khalid, Mirnalini Ravi, Miya George, KS Ravikumar, Anandaraj, Robo Shankar and Meenakshi Govindarajan.

Sreesanth in KVK

Ace bowler Sreesanth took on the role of Mohammed Mobi, Khatija's (Samantha) boyfriend in (2022), directed by Vignesh Shivan. The film starred Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Samantha in the lead roles alongside Prabhu, Kala Master, Redin Kingsley, Lollu Sabha Maaran and Shihan Hussaini.