The 16th season of the Indian Premier League is set to commence this weekend with an eagerly-awaited grand opening. Ceremony featuring performances by Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna. The event m arks a particularly special occasion as it comes after a four-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. Tamannaah, affectionately known as Tammy, is renowned for her meticulous approach to performance and has already begun preparations.
Meanwhile, Rashmika is expected to perform a medley of her popular songs, including “Saami.” The ceremony will take place on March 31st at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest stadium in the world, ahead of the first match of the season between GT and CSK.
The ceremony is set to begin around 7:30 PM IST and will be brief but formal, with the BCCI keen to welcome back the home audience after the reintroduction of the home-and-away format. The BCCI also held an opening ceremony for the Women’s Premier League, which received mixed reviews despite the absence of any celebrities. However, for the IPL Opening ceremony, the BCCI is eager to secure the attendance of several Bollywood A-listers.