Here are best reactions from the IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony, take a look

The IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony was a star-studded affair. Performances from Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff; AR Rahman, and Sonu Nigam made for an unforgettable time at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Friday evening.

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MUMBAI: The IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony was a star-studded affair. Performances from Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff; AR Rahman, and Sonu Nigam made for an unforgettable time at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Friday evening. Here are some of the best reactions that emerged out of the gala affair.

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Orry was also present for a brief while at the commentary box, where he even went on to show his ‘helicopter’ moves in front of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. But it was Virender Sehwag's reaction that caught the attention of social media. When asked if Virendra could also show his moves, he replied, “If I play my favourite shot, Orry is going to shoot out of the stadium. I love hitting sixes.”

Sehwag when asked to tell his favourite shot to orry
“Main marunga to ye (orry ) seedha bahar jaayega , Mujhe chakke maarna Bohot pasand hai” pic.twitter.com/usZSyRg7rx

— ` (@musafir_tha_yr) March 22, 2024

The OG Khiladi made his way for the performance on the stadium harnessed on air, carrying the Indian flag. Fans went gaga over Akshay's fitness and stamina and praised his act with his Bade Miyan Chote Miyan co-star Tiger Shroff. One fan commented, “Khiladi energy leaves his mark at theIPL Opening Ceremony. What a man he is!!” Another said, “Insane fitness level!”

Akshay Kumar has got some unreal aura. His screen presence as well as charm is still the same pic.twitter.com/j9Pbb9I3mD

— feryy (@ffspari) March 22, 2024

Many fans were puzzled that majority of the commentary was in Hindi, and soon enough, there were hilarious reactions on X.

Bengaluru and Chennai fans listening to Hindi songs in IPL opening ceremony pic.twitter.com/uP4pnyfFxp
— Stutii (@Sam0kayy) March 22, 2024

Many fans praised Sonu Nigam and AR Rahman's performance on stage. One fan said, "Sonu nigam singing vande matram in IPL opening ceremony is food for the soul." Another said, “The vibe at the Chennai stadium when AR Rahman sang was electrifying!” “Maa tujhe salaam bit was amazing!” said another fan.

AR Rahman what a legend omg ,What a feeling that was. IPL just gets bigger and bigger The vibe at the Chennai stadium when AR Rahman sang was electrifying
#IPLOpeningCeremony | #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/utYPDVDUqm
— (@11eleven_4us) March 22, 2024

Many fans also missed seeing MS Dhoni as the captain, and took to X to share moments from past year's opening ceremony where Dhoni was seen enjoying the performance of Arijit Singh.