On Sunday, December 21, 2025, the EBG Group officially launched the Tollywood Pro League (TPL) in Hyderabad. Conceived as an exclusive cricket and entertainment platform for the Telugu film fraternity, the league was formally unveiled by veteran producer Dil Raju, who will serve as its Honorary Chairman.
In a unique fusion of cinema and sport, the Tollywood Pro League (TPL) was unveiled this Sunday in the presence of cricketing icons like Kapil Dev and Virender Sehwag. This franchise-based league, launched by EBG Group, aims to unite the Telugu film fraternity through two annual seasons of competitive cricket. With producers taking the lead as owners and celebrities as players, the league is set to become a multi-media spectacle involving digital content, music, and deep fan interaction.
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The Icons: Presence of Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag, and Suresh Raina at the launch.
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The Structure: Six franchise teams competing in two seasons per year.
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The Roles: Celebrities will play while producers act as owners.
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The Experience: A hybrid of cricket, music, and community outreach designed for digital and live fan engagement.
