Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra To Attend IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony; Salman To Promote Sikandar

The IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on March 22 is set to be a star-studded spectacle. Bollywood heavyweights Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan, along with Vicky Kaushal, Shraddha Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, are expected to grace the event. Adding to the glitz, American pop band OneRepublic has reportedly been approached for a performance.

According to a Hindustan Times report, a source close to the organisers confirmed the star-studded guest list, revealing, “Shah Rukh will attend as his team plays the opening match, and Salman might make an appearance to promote Sikandar.”

The ceremony will feature electrifying performances by Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla, Disha Patani, Shraddha Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan. OneRepublic, fresh off their collaboration with Karan Aujla and Disha Patani for Tell Me, is also in talks to perform.

The source stated, “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.”

The guest list includes Bollywood’s biggest names: Katrina Kaif, Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sara Ali Khan, among others.

The 18th IPL season kicks off with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Spanning 74 matches across 13 venues, the tournament will culminate in a grand finale on May 25.

The ten competing teams: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to battle for glory.