IPL 2023: On Friday i.e. March 31, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicked off in great style at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Rashmika Mandanna performed at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony to the Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu.

Famous superstars like Tamannaah Bhatia and Arijit Singh also performed at the event.

Rashmika Mandnanna revealed her favourite players

The actress selected Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player Virat Kohli as her favourite players.

When I watch a cricket match, my emotions are all over the place. I simply want to see the results. "My favourites are Dhoni sir and Virat sir," Mandanna remarked.

On the opening ceremony, Rashmika Mandanna set the stage on fire with her searing dances. Rashmika performed some of the most well-known dance classics.

Rashmika was most recently seen in Mission Majnu, co-starring with Sidharth Malhotra.

Rashmika's dance has been captured on video by the IPL's official account. The clip has gone viral on social media, with over 3 million views on Instagram alone.

IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony was a blockbuster

Every year, the opening ceremony of the IPL picks up the curiosity of millions of fans since it involves the biggest Bollywood stars. Rashmika Mandanna once again set the stage on fire with her searing dances.

After the phenomenal success of Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1, the 26-year-old became a household celebrity.

With her acting abilities and stunning appearance, the versatile actress has amassed a large fan following.

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya were summoned to the stage after her performance, along with Jay Shah and Arun Dhumal. The captains arrived in chariot-style vehicles, with Pandya bearing their prize.

The occasion concluded with them posing for a photo with the prize.