8 months ago
Tollywood Pro League Launched for Telugu Film Fraternity
A new cricket league called Tollywood Pro League (TPL) was launched today in Hyderabad.
It's a special league just for people in the Telugu film industry.
The league was started by a company called EBG Group, and a famous film producer named Dil Raju is the honorary chairman.
Some legendary Indian cricketers like Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag, and Suresh Raina were there to support the launch.
The league will have six teams and will be held twice a year.
It's not just about cricket; it will also have music, fan zones, and digital content.
The league wants to bring everyone in the Telugu film industry together and make them feel proud.
Some of the money made from the league will go to help people in the film industry.
There's also a special part of the league called Alai Balai, which makes sure everyone in the film industry is included.
Tollywood Pro League (TPL) launched by EBG Group, a premium cricket and entertainment league for the Telugu film fraternity.
League unveiled at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) by veteran film producer Dil Raju, who serves as the Honorary Chairman.
Legendary Indian cricketers Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag, and Suresh Raina attended the inauguration as chief guests.
TPL is a six-team, franchise-based league with two seasons annually, combining competitive cricket with fan zones, music, and digital content.
League aims to celebrate the Telugu film fraternity, strengthen unity within the industry, and deliver a premium sports and entertainment experience for fans across the country.
- Who
- EBG Group, Dil Raju, Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Dino Morea, Ashish Vidyarthi, Murali Sharma
- What
- Launch of Tollywood Pro League (TPL), a premium cricket and entertainment league for the Telugu film fraternity
- Where
- Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To celebrate the Telugu film fraternity, strengthen unity within the industry, and deliver a premium sports and entertainment experience for fans across the country
Key facts
- League Name
- Tollywood Pro League (TPL)
- Founding Organization
- EBG Group
- Honorary Chairman
- Dil Raju
- Chief Guests
- Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina
- Format
- Six-team, franchise-based league
- Seasons
- Two seasons annually
- Social Commitment
- Proceeds directed towards welfare initiatives for the film fraternity
- Inclusion Movement
- Alai Balai—ensures representation across every craft of the Telugu film industry
Quotes
Dr. Irfan Khan
Founder and Chairman, EBG Group
“Tollywood Pro League is not just a cricket tournament; it is a cultural movement built on dignity, structure and long-term vision. With TPL, our intent is to create a world-class platform that celebrates the Telugu film fraternity, strengthens unity within the industry and delivers a premium sports and entertainment experience for fans across the country. A defining pillar of the league is Alai Balai—an inclusion-led movement within TPL that ensures representation across every craft of the Telugu film industry.”
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Dil Raju
Honorary Chairman, Tollywood Pro League
“TPL is a meaningful initiative that brings our industry together on a common platform. It celebrates every contributor to cinema and creates a sense of pride and unity within the Telugu film fraternity. I am honoured to be associated with a league that combines sport, culture and purpose.”
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