MS Dhoni's 45th birthday is on July 7, and celebrations have already started in Vijayawada.
What happened?
Fans gathered in large numbers to celebrate the birthday of their favourite cricketer.
They unveiled giant cut-outs of Dhoni wearing both the Indian cricket team jersey and the Chennai Super Kings jersey.
The fans poured milk over the cut-outs, a tradition often followed by fans in South India to show their love and respect for sporting icons.
Why it matters for MS Dhoni
Dhoni remains one of the most loved cricketers in India, with fans across the country celebrating his birthday with cake-cutting events, charity activities, bike rallies and large gatherings.
This year, Vijayawada has once again become one of the first cities to kick off the celebrations, with fans eagerly counting down to Dhoni's 45th birthday on July 7.
What comes next?
The celebrations are expected to continue until July 7, with more fans and cities joining in to wish Dhoni a happy birthday.
On July 6, several videos surfaced on social media showing Dhoni fans gathering in large numbers to celebrate the birthday of their favourite cricketer.
The videos show a huge crowd cheering, recording the massive celebration on their mobile phones and celebrating as the cut-outs were installed.
One of the clips was shared by the X account Dhoni Trends, which said, "MS Dhoni's 45th birthday celebrations have officially begun in Vijayawada."
Other fan pages on Instagram also posted videos of the celebrations, showing the excitement and love of the fans for Dhoni.
Dhoni's birthday is a special day for his fans, who come together to celebrate the life and career of the former India captain.
The tradition of pouring milk on giant cut-outs is a unique way for fans to show their love and respect for Dhoni, who has been an inspiration to many with his cricketing skills and leadership.
As the celebrations continue, fans will be eagerly waiting for July 7 to wish Dhoni a happy 45th birthday.