Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is trending again, but this time not for his IPL 2025 performance. Instead, social media users are amazed by his uncanny resemblance to Turkish actor Cavit Çetin Güner, best known for his role as Dogan Alp in the popular historical drama Diriliş: Ertuğrul. Fans are calling him Kohli’s doppelgänger, flooding social media with comparisons between the two.
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Fans Confused by Kohli’s Lookalike in Turkish Drama
A viral image of Cavit Çetin Güner has sparked discussions among cricket and entertainment fans, with many mistaking him for Virat Kohli. The resemblance between the two has led to widespread reactions on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Some fans were so convinced by the similarities that they initially thought Kohli had ventured into acting. Comments such as:
- “For a second, I thought Kohli was in a Turkish series.”
- “Are we sure Kohli isn’t secretly acting in historical dramas?”
- “This is the closest lookalike of Virat Kohli I have ever seen.”
have gone viral, further fueling the buzz.
Who Is Cavit Çetin Güner?
Cavit Çetin Güner is a Turkish actor widely recognized for playing Dogan Alp, a trusted warrior in Diriliş: Ertuğrul, a series based on the early years of the Ottoman Empire. The show has a global fanbase, including in India, where it gained immense popularity during the lockdown period.
Güner is a well-established actor in Turkey and has been part of several television projects. However, his recent viral moment has introduced him to a new audience in India, where he is now being referred to as “Virat Kohli’s twin.”
Not the First Kohli Lookalike
Virat Kohli has had several lookalikes go viral in the past, including an Afghan cricket fan and a German tourist. However, Cavit Çetin Güner’s resemblance to Kohli has been the most striking so far, given that he is a well-known actor.
Will Kohli or Güner Acknowledge the Viral Trend?
Neither Virat Kohli nor Cavit Çetin Güner has responded to the viral trend yet. However, the Turkish actor’s Instagram account has seen an increase in Indian followers, with fans commenting on his posts about the resemblance.
As the internet continues to compare the two, it remains to be seen whether Kohli or Güner will address the viral buzz. Until then, fans are enjoying this unexpected celebrity lookalike discovery.
By – Kartik
