Anirudh Ravichander Makes IPL 2025 a Rajinikanth Celebration with His Hukum Performance at CSK vs MI

Anirudh Ravichander, the popular singer and composer, kicked off the IPL 2025 opening ceremony between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) with an electrifying performance. His high-energy set had the crowd buzzing, with hits like Hukum, Badaas, Arabic Kuthu, and more getting everyone to their feet.

Dressed in a white outfit, Anirudh captivated the audience, and as he began singing Hukum, the stadium transformed into a Rajinikanth celebration. The crowd joined in, singing and cheering for the iconic singer, while Anirudh soaked in the electric atmosphere, grooving along throughout his performance.

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Earlier, Star Sports had announced that the opening ceremony before the CSK vs MI match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium would be exclusive to the live audience, as the broadcasting rights for the event hadn’t been cleared. This announcement left many fans disappointed, as they had been eagerly looking forward to watching Anirudh Ravichander’s live performance during the ceremony.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. CSK chased down a target of 156 in 19.1 overs, with Rachin Ravindra remaining unbeaten on 65 and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad contributing 53 to seal the win. Mumbai Indians struggled with the bat, posting 155/9. Their top order failed to find any rhythm, with Rohit Sharma dismissed for a duck, adding to MI’s early setbacks.