IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony, Highlights: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff gave a power-packed performance for the fans at MA Chidambaram Stadium in the opening ceremony of IPL 2024. Apart from them, music maestro AR Rahman and renowned singer Sonu Nigam also entertained the crowd with some melodious and patriotic songs. Singers like Mohit Chauhan, Neeti Mohan, and others also joined hands with AR Rahman at the stage during the opening ceremony. After the performances, captains of both the teams Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad posed with the office bearers of IPL.
Here are the Highlights of IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony, straight from Chennai:
- 19:27 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Event comes to an endThe opening ceremony finally comes to an end. The fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium got to witness many thrilling performances from Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Sonu Nigam, AR Rahman and other stars. The upcoming IPL opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is slated to begin at 8 PM.
- 19:18 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Captains are hereAlong with the office bearers of IPL, captains of RCB and CSK, Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad, respectively have also taken the stage. Gaikwad, who has been newly-appointed as the skipper of CSK, brings the IPL 2024 trophy on stage as CSK are the defending champions.
- 19:13 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Performances are overAfter many power-packed performances from Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, AR Rahman, and Sonu Nigam, the performances of opening ceremony of IPL 2024 comes to an end. The office bearers of IPL are now taking the stage and will be addressing the audience.
- 18:58 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Mohit Chauhan takes the stageApart from AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam, renowned singer Mohit Chauhan has also entered the stage. Both Rahman and Chauhan are entertaining the crowd with their amazing songs. In the past, the duo have given hits Kun Faaya Kun and Massakali.
- 18:46 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Tiger dancing on Jai Jai Shiv ShankarThe crowd is going crazy as Tiger Shroff is dancing on his famous song, Jai Jai Shiv Shankar, from the movie War. But the surprise doesn't end here as Akshay shakes a leg on famous song, Desi Boyz. This is just the beginning of a colourful night.
- 18:15 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Dhoni makes his way to the groundLegendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has entered the ground to warm-up for the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Dhoni, who led CSK to five IPL titles, stepped down as the captain on Thursday. He has now handed over the captaincy to CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- 17:21 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: AR Rahman to performApart from Akshay and Tiger, the music maestro AR Rahman will also be making the IPL 2024 opening ceremony more special with his melodious tunes. The 'Mozart of Madras' has given numerous hits like Jai Ho, Rang De Basanti, Tu hi Re, and many more.
- 17:04 (IST)IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Big lineup for today's eventThe IPL 2024 opening ceremony will be an interesting one as famous Indian celebrities will be gracing the stage. A per the schedule, famous Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will be entertaining the crowd with their power-packed performances. The duo will also be promoting their upcoming film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
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