Cricketer Sanju Samson's calm and composed performance on the cricket field on Sunday night against West Indies powered India through to the semi-finals. The nail-biting match during the ongoing T20 World cup ended with Sanju scoring a 97 not out as the team chased a target of 196 runs. Sanju's stellar game has received applause from across the country, including the heart of Kerala's film industry.

Malayalam film industry lauds Sanju Samson

Samson's fearless stroke play turned the tide in India's favour on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, sparking celebrations among fans across the country, especially back home in Kerala.