The opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai was a star-studded affair, captivating fans with electrifying performances by legendary Indian artists. AR Rahman, Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar and other talented stars mesmerized the audience with their presence and performances, setting the stage on fire.

Energetic performances: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff set the stage alight

The event kicked off with Akshay and Tiger’s rendition of the patriotic song “Saare Jahan Se Achha,” followed by the lively number “Habibi.” Akshay’s energetic performance on his hit track “Bala” from the movie Housefull 4 and ‘Main Tera Hero’ from Desi Boyzz added to the excitement, while Tiger showcased his dance prowess with “Jai Jai Shiv Shankar” from the film War.

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𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 💥@iTIGERSHROFF starts the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony with his energetic performance 😍👏 pic.twitter.com/8HsssiKNPO

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

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Chennai erupts in joy as @akshaykumar leaves his mark at the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony 🥳 pic.twitter.com/TMuedfuvyU

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

Musical extravaganza: AR Rahman and artists entertain with iconic songs

The highlight of the ceremony was the collaborative performance featuring Rahman, Mohit Chauhan, Neeti Mohan, and others, who enthralled the crowd with iconic songs like “Chaiyya Chaiyya” and “Maa Tujhe Salaam.” Mohit’s soulful renditions of “Masakali” added depth to the musical extravaganza.

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𝙰 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙼𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚢 🎶@arrahman has left everyone in awe of his brilliance at the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony 😍 🙌 pic.twitter.com/tbiiROXdog

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

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Heartfelt renditions: Sonu Nigam and Neeti Mohan charm the audience

Sonu Nigam‘s performance captivated hearts with his melodious and patriotic songs, while Neets rendition of Shreya Ghoshal‘s “Barso Re” further enriched the musical spectacle.

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Chennai grooves to the melodies of Sonu Nigam during the Opening Ceremony#TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/jVnlskQKQj

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

Grand finale: AR Rahman’s “Jai Ho” concludes spectacular opening ceremony

The opening ceremony, lasting over 30 minutes, culminated with Rahman’s iconic “Jai Ho,” leaving the audience spellbound and setting the tone for an exhilarating IPL season ahead. The ceremony concluded with the trophy presentation and official pictures of the captains with BCCI dignitaries, marking the beginning of an exciting cricketing extravaganza.

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