IPL 2025 is not just about cricket, it is about the celebration of music. When SS Thaman took over the stage at the opening ceremony in Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium , it was proved that it was more than just a sporting event. With his signature high-energy beats and chart-topping hits, Thaman delivered a performance that had the crowd cheering and singing along from start to finish.

SS Thaman IPL 2025’s Hyderabad's opening ceremony
He set the perfect mood for the night with ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ from ‘Guntur Kaaram,’ instantly igniting the stadium’s energy. Thaman seamlessly transitioned through a mix of massy anthems, including ‘Dabidi Dibidi’ from ‘Daaku Maharaj,’ ‘Ra Macha Macha’ from ‘Game Changer,’ ‘Bhagavanth Kesari's title track, and the fan-favorite ‘Jai Balayya.’ The stadium echoed with cheers as he performed Hungry Cheetah from the movie OG, backed by vibrant visuals and an electrifying atmosphere.

Sharing his thoughts on the experience, Thaman said, "I’ve always been a huge cricket fan, so getting to perform at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony in Hyderabad was nothing short of amazing! The energy from the crowd was unreal, and it’s an experience I’ll never forget. I’m truly grateful to have shared my music on such a grand stage".

On the other hand, sharing glimpse of his performance, the official social media page of IPL shared - “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 who lit up Hyderabad with his music 🎶From playing cricket at the venue to performing crowd-favourite songs, Thaman S opens up about his sheer love for Uppal, his admiration for SRH, and a special shoutout to MS Dhoni! ”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by IPL (@iplt20)

With a sea of thousands of fans joining in song and the excitement in the air, his performance created an ideal atmosphere for the upcoming season. The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 was already a grand event, and Thaman ensured that his performance would be unforgettable.