Hyderabad: EBG Group, a fast-growing Indian conglomerate, has announced the launch of the Tollywood Pro League (TPL), a premium cricket and entertainment league created exclusively for the Telugu film fraternity. The league was formally unveiled at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) by veteran film producer Dil Raju, who will also serve as the Honorary Chairman of the Tollywood Pro League.
Bringing together the worlds of cinema and cricket on a single platform, TPL has been conceptualised as a structured and professionally governed league. The inauguration was graced by legendary Indian cricketers Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina as chief guests, underscoring the league’s sporting credibility. The event also saw the presence of prominent film personalities including Dino Morea, Ashish Vidyarthi, Murali Sharma, Sonu Sood, Anil Ravipudi, Rashi Khanna and S Thaman.
Planned as a six-team, franchise-based league with two seasons annually, Tollywood Pro League will feature celebrities as players and leading producers as team owners. Beyond competitive cricket, the league will integrate fan zones, music, community engagement initiatives and high-quality digital content, positioning TPL as a marquee sports-entertainment property with strong national visibility. Reinforcing its social commitment, a portion of the league’s proceeds will be allocated towards welfare initiatives for the Telugu film fraternity.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Irfan Khan, Founder and Chairman, EBG Group, said, “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.”
Dil Raju, Honorary Chairman, Tollywood Pro League, said, “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.”
Designed with strong governance, professionalism and inclusivity at its core, Tollywood Pro League aims to set a new benchmark in India’s evolving sports-entertainment ecosystem, creating a unique convergence of cinema, cricket and community.
