WATCH: Virat Kohli super fan performs 'blood tilak' on poster after RCB won their maiden IPL title

On June 3, 2025, history was created as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went on to clinch their maiden IPL title, thus ending an 18-year-long drought and putting endless trolls to rest. RCB's ace batter Virat Kohli played an instrumental role in leading the franchise to glory, finishing as the top run-getter for RCB in the season, averaging nearly 54, and third overall, trailing Sai Sudharshan and Suryakumar Yadav.  

The entire country went into celebration mode following RCB's euphoric title glory. Although the grand moment has now been overshadowed by the horrific stampede tragedy, which claimed the lives of 11 innocent fans, another disturbing video has surfaced of a fan performing a 'blood tilak' on Virat Kohli's poster by slitting his left hand. 

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The die-hard fan goes bonkers over RCB's win

With widespread celebration reported around the country, one particular video stood out for all the wrong reasons. Deeply disturbing as it may seem, in a video that has now gone viral, a die-hard Kohli supporter was seen slitting his left hand with a pointed object. He used the blood coming out of his left hand as a tilak and applied it to Virat Kohli's poster.

After applying the "tilak" the fan burst into celebration and removed his shirt to show off his craze and love for the Chase master. The video instantly drew mixed reactions. Some questioned the absurdity of the lunatic act. While others pondered as to what extent the youth are willing to drag themselves to display their admiration for their idols.  

The excitement of the fans following RCB's historic title win had no bounds. Many fans had gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in astronomical numbers to catch a glimpse of their team. But in a matter of a few moments, the situation worsened rapidly, and a chaotic situation ensued, which resulted in the sad demise of 11 fans while leaving several others injured. 

Following the stampede tragedy, FIRs were filed against RCB, event management company DNA, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for poor management, and the Karnataka state government as well.