'Dosa, Idli, Sambhar, Chutney': CSK vs RCB rivalry intensifies as Thala's team files complaint with BCCI over DJ's song choice. Full controversy explained

IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has officially complained to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over DJ's 'dosa, idli sambhar chutney song' choice and comments during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5, according to the Indian Express. The report said that the song 'Dosa, Idli Sambhar Chutney' which was played during the match mocked their Tamil Nadu identity and was "not in good taste".

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In the complaint, CSK said the playing of the song track "Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney" during the match was "not in good taste." The song is frequently used in memes that play on South Indian stereotypes. The song in question, originally composed by musician Gana Appu, has been associated with CSK-RCB contests and frequently circulates on social media.



CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan told The Indian Express: “The DJs are usually around to support the home team. But at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was different. Certain comments were made against our players. Considering it, we have written to the BCCI to have a look into it.”

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‘Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney’

The issue dates back to an incident in 2025 involving RCB player Jitesh Sharma, who was mocked by Chennai’s DJ after a video of him singing the same song went viral on social media. Jitesh Sharma sang “Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney” ahead of a match in Chennai, which drew backlash from CSK fans.

The video, shared ahead of a match, featured RCB players being asked what came to mind when they thought of Chennai. While most offered generic responses, Jitesh sang, “Dosa, Idly, Sambar, Chutney Chutney,” which some CSK fans perceived as reinforcing stereotypes about South Indian culture.


During the return fixture at Chepauk, CSK’s DJ played the same track when Jitesh was dismissed. Following that incident, CSK management clearly instructed to avoid any remarks or actions that could target opposition players or fans. “Since then, there has been no repeat. The DJ is not supposed to make comments on opposition players, and we are fortunate to have a fanbase that supports us in great numbers,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said.

The controversy comes at a time when the rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings has intensified, with RCB winning four consecutive matches against CSK. On the field, RCB further asserted their dominance with a commanding 43-run victory in a high-scoring clash.

Apart from the song, CSK also raised objections over remarks made by the stadium DJ following the dismissal of CSK players. The team management expressed concern that the DJ’s comments crossed the line, arguing that the role should be to enhance the match atmosphere rather than target or ridicule the opposition.

(With TOI inputs)