Mikkhail Vaswani’s Surprising New Move News24 –
The 2025 Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council recently became a major talking point in the sports industry. The International Cricket Council’s 2025 Annual Conference gathered all 108 member nations. They all gathered to decide on cricket’s next decade. Under Jay Shah’s chairmanship, the four-day meet addressed scheduling issues, global tournament expansion, and innovations to keep fans engaged. Beyond the cricketing matters, one unexpected talking point emerged. It was the news that long-time commentator Mikkhail Vaswani was stepping into the world of cinema.
During the event, Mikkhail Vaswani moderated a high profile session alongside Rahul Dravid and Mahela Jayawardene. Soon after, his film move became a hot subject among media and sports fans. Netizens debate whether voices from commentary could transition effectively into acting. For some, commentary is natural way of entertainment. There is natural flow between sports presentation and entertainment. And this is true,
especially in an era where media personalities are expanding their reach beyond their original fields.
Mikkhail has made an appearance in a Malayalam Film titled “I’m Game” and produced under the banner, Wayfarer Films. The film features intense action choreography by the Anbariv Masters, known for their work in films like KGF and Leo. The film is expected to be a milestone for Dulquer Salmaan, blending mass appeal with high-octane action and storytelling. The first shooting schedule was in Thiruvananthapuram. The screenplay is penned by Sajeer Baba, Ismail Aboobacker, and Bilal Moidu.
Cricket and cinema have always held a unique place in India and much of Asia. These two domains often share audiences and cultural space. Figures moving between the two worlds bring with them an existing fan base and storytelling skills. The news of Vaswani’s film entry has put a spotlight on sports gatherings’ increasingly intersecting with entertainment news. This give both industries new opportunities for collaboration and audience engagement.
This is not the very first time sports professionals or broadcasters have crossed over into film. In past times, former players, anchors, and even referees have found space in cinema. They were sometimes seen as actors, sometimes as themselves. These shifts are often driven by the personality’s ability to connect with audiences. It
is something honed over years of speaking to millions during live events.
Today’s sports industry doesn’t thrive only on matches but also on personalities. The crossover of a commentator into films is the limelight as the boundaries between live sports coverage and scripted entertainment are becoming thinner. Skills in voice modulation, timing, and audience engagement will now be seen in movies. For cricket fans, it would be great to see how blend sports and entertainment will be.
India’s love for cricket and cinema has always been intertwined. From biopics of players to cameos of cricketers in films, we have seen that. The move of a commentator into cinema is a new thing. Commentary thrives on drama, emotion, and audience connection and the same goes for cinema. Fans may see more crossovers where the roar of the crowd of sports industry meets the lights of the film set.