Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a world-famous former Indian cricketer who captained the Indian national cricket team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. He is currently the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a franchise-based team of the Indian Premier League. MSD is often considered one of the greatest captains of all time in cricket history.

Now, the super-hot news is that Thala Dhoni is all set to debut as a superhero soon in an upcoming comic book franchise. The legendary cricketer will be seen as 'Atharva', a superhero and warrior leader in the upcoming graphic novel 'Atharva - The Origin' developed by Virzu Studios in association with MIDAS Deals Pvt Ltd. This will be the first fantasy book in the book series.

The motion poster of the Atharva - The Origin was released today by MS Dhoni himself on his official Facebook handle. The minute-long video features a rugged looking Dhoni in a set of concept art images, giving the fans a glimpse into the world of Atharva and also a sneak peek into the first look of MSD as a superhero. This new age graphic novel is created by the author Ramesh Thamilmani, headed by MVM Vel Mohan, features over 150 lifelike illustrations which present the gripping, racy narrative.

Commenting on the upcoming comic book series, MS Dhoni said, “I am thrilled to be associated with this project and it is indeed an exciting venture. Atharva - The Origin is a captivating graphic novel with an engaging story and immersive artworks. Author Ramesh Thamilmani’s attempt to launch India’s first mythological superhero with a contemporary twist will leave every reader wanting for more.”