Reddit spots Virat Kohli’s doppelganger in a Turkish TV show; hilarious reactions follow

Social media has once again delivered a gem, and this time, it’s a crossover between cricket and Turkish television that has left the internet in splits. A Reddit post featuring a screenshot from the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul (Resurrection Ertugrul) has gone viral after users noticed an uncanny resemblance between Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and Turkish actor Cavit Çetin Güner, who plays the role of Doğan Bey.

Reddit Can’t Unsee the Kohli-Dirilis Similarity

The original post, humorously captioned “Anushka Sharma’s husband TV debut,” [sic.] instantly gained traction, with users flooding the comments with witty reactions. One user sarcastically joked, “Nepotism getting outta hand,” poking fun at Bollywood’s nepotism debates. Another user hilariously remarked, “If FAWAD KHAN and VIRAT KOHLI had a kid,” drawing comparisons between the Pakistani heartthrob and the Indian cricket captain.

Another user sarcastically wrote, “Kohli about to be cancelled for being anti-national,” referencing the social media culture of outrage over the smallest things.

For those unfamiliar, Diriliş: Ertuğrul, produced by Mehmet Bozdağ, is a historical fiction and adventure series that chronicles the life of Ertuğrul Bey, the father of Osman I, who founded the Ottoman Empire. Starring Engin Altan Düzyatan in the titular role, the show has been a global sensation, particularly in South Asia, where it has developed a massive fanbase.

The viral post has now sparked a fresh wave of online debates about celebrity doppelgangers, with fans across social media platforms sharing side-by-side comparisons of Kohli and Güner. Many are amazed by how closely they resemble each other, while others are simply enjoying the humour of the situation.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is currently focused on his IPL 2025 campaign, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore. As fans cheer for his on-field performances, this viral discovery has given them another reason to talk about him off the pitch.