‘Dosa, idly’ controversy: From Jitesh’s editing to DJing – what sparked the CSK vs RCB controversy

Indian Premier League (intense pulsed light) Franchise chennai super kings (CSK) has sent Board of Control for Cricket in India According to a report in The Indian Express, the BCCI conducted an investigation into the DJ’s song selection and comments during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5. CSK said in its complaint that the song “Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney” played during the match “Not in good taste.” The song often appears in memes related to South Indian stereotypes. According to reports, CSK said the song contained content like “dosa, idli, sambar, chutney” which the series felt were stereotypes and mocked their Tamil Nadu identity. The issue comes at a time when the rivalry between the two teams has intensified, with RCB on a four-game winning streak against CSK. “DJ is usually on hand to support the home team. But at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, things are different,” CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan told The Indian Express.

The tit-for-tat history of “Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney”

The issue dates back to an incident in 2025 involving RCB’s Jitesh Sharma. He was ridiculed by Chennai DJs after a video of him singing the same song went viral.The video, shared before the match, shows RCB players being asked what comes to mind when they think of Chennai. While most people gave a generic response, Jitesh sang “Dosa, Idly, Sambar, Chutney Chutney” which some CSK fans felt was a stereotype of South Indian culture. CSK said that following the incident, they have taken steps and established rules to ensure that employees remain neutral and respectful. The Indian Express quoted Viswanathan as saying: “After that incident, nothing like it happened again. DJs are not supposed to make any comments about opposing players. Also, we are lucky to have a lovely group of fans cheering us on.”