Watch: Rashmika Mandanna's 'Naatu Naatu' Sets Stage On Fire During IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony

Rashmika Mandanna set the stage on fire with an exhilarating performance during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opening ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The star actress, who is a well-known name in the Kannada, Tamil and Telugu film industries, made her entry on the song “Saami” from the movie "Pushpa: The Rise". The crowd erupted in cheers as she performed on the songs “Srivalli” from  "Pushpa" and “Naatu Naatu” from the famous "RRR". Fellow actress Tamannah Bhatia and star singer Arijit Singh also took performed in the star-studded event.

#NaatuNaatu in IPl Cermony #RRR #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/WlN93tTPlq

Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings face each other in the first match of IPL 2023 as the tournament returns to the home and away format after two years. While the Hardik Pandya-led GT will look to repeat their heroics from last year, CSK will aim to improve from their ninth-spot finish.

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