IPL 2025: ‘Sikandar’ Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan And Many More Bollywood Celebs To Attend The Grand Opening Ceremony

The guest list for the IPL 2025 opening ceremony is set to include a host of stars, such as Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Triptii Dimri, Ananya Panday, and Madhuri Dixit. Scheduled for Saturday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the highly anticipated event promises to be a star-studded extravaganza. Among the expected attendees are Bollywood heavyweights like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Shraddha Kapoor. Additionally, the American pop band OneRepublic has been invited to perform at the ceremony.

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan And Others To Be At Opening Ceremony

As reported by HT, a source close to the organizers has revealed that the lineup will feature several Bollywood figures. It includes the names of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Sanjay Dutt. “Their presence is likely to add a touch of glamour and excitement to the highly anticipated event. Shah Rukh is expected to attend as his team is playing the opening match, and Salman might make an appearance to promote his upcoming film, Sikandar,” says a source.

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According to the insider, the performances will showcase a vibrant blend of high-energy entertainment, stunning visuals, and captivating music. “Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan will be performing. In addition to that, pop band OneRepublic, who collaborated with Karan Aujla and Disha Patani recently for Tell Me, has also been approached for a performance at the opening ceremony,” adds the source.

Other celebrities reportedly set to make an appearance include Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Triptii Dimri, Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, Janhvi Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Pooja Hegde, Kareena Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sara Ali Khan.

About IPL 2025

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on March 22. The final is scheduled for May 25. This season will feature a total of 74 matches played across 13 venues, including 12 double-headers. The opening match will see the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). It will be at Eden Gardens.

The 2025 season will include 10 teams divided into two groups, maintaining the format established in previous seasons. Participating teams are Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. Other teams include Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The final match will take place on May 25 at Eden Gardens. The Qualifier 2 is set to be hosted at the same venue on May 23.

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