Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi recently met Indian cricketer Tilak Varma on the sets of his upcoming film, ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’. The meeting was a gesture of appreciation for Tilak’s outstanding performance in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Chiranjeevi praised Tilak for his heroics, which led to India’s victory against Pakistan.

During the meeting, Chiranjeevi personally welcomed Tilak and engaged in a conversation with him. Tilak also met other members of the film crew, including actress Nayanthara, director Anil Ravipudi, and producers Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela. A cake was cut in honor of Tilak, with the inscription ‘India’s Pride Tilak Varma’. He was also felicitated with a garland, a bouquet, and a shawl.

Tilak’s performance in the Asia Cup 2025 final was remarkable, as he scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, helping India win by five wickets. He was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his incredible match-winning knock under pressure. Tilak has been in excellent form, scoring 213 runs from six innings at an average of 71 and a strike-rate of 131.48 in the Asia Cup 2025.

The 22-year-old cricketer has been selected for India’s T20I squad for the upcoming series in Australia, starting on October 29. This will be his first tour Down Under, and he will be eager to make the most of this opportunity. With 962 runs from 30 innings at an average of 53.44 and a strike-rate of 149.14 in T20Is, Tilak has already made a significant impact in his short career. He has also scored two centuries and four half-centuries, with a top score of an unbeaten 120.

Tilak’s selection for the Australia series is a testament to his impressive performance in the Asia Cup 2025. He will be looking to continue his good form and cement his spot in the T20I side. With his talent and dedication, Tilak is expected to make a significant contribution to the Indian team in the upcoming series.