Indian Super League 2 off to blockbuster start with a glitzy opening ceremony

The second edition of the Indian Super League got off to a blockbuster as film stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Arjun Kapoor, and Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar descended in Chennai to grace the glitzy opening ceremony on Saturday night (October 3).

Seen here is actress and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan performing on the stage. (Source: PTI)

Aishwarya, all set to make a comeback to the silver screen with 'Jazbaa', shook a leg to ‘Irumbile Irudhayam’ from Rajinikanth's ‘Enthiran’ and to few of her other hits. (Source: PTI)

It was the meeting of legends at the ISL as Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar and megastar Rajinikanth greeted each other with a hug. (Source: PTI)

Reportedly, chants of ‘Sachin Sachin’ filled the air as the Master Blaster made his way to the stage. (Source: PTI)

However, the loudest cheer was reserved for Rajinikanth who presented the match ball to Founding Chairperson, ISL, Nita Ambani. (Source: PTI)

The opening ceremony began with a traditional dance fusion followed by a medley of songs by Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt. (Source: PTI)

The 'Shaandaar' actress also danced to 'Saturday Saturday' from 'Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania' and ended with the ISL theme song 'Lets Football'. (Source: PTI)

A football fan himself, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor was the host of the opening. (Source: PTI)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has shared screen space with Rajinikanth in 'Enthiran', touched his feet after her performance. (Source: PTI)

The celebrities were seen clicking a selfie as the opening ceremony closed drew to a close. (Source: PTI)

Seen here is Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani flanked by megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. (Source: PTI)

Music maestro AR Rahman, also known as 'Mozart of Madras', also performed just as the players made their way to the field. He also sang the nation anthem just before the start. Nita Ambani joined him. (Source: PTI)

The Indian Super League Season Two kicked off with defending champions Atletico de Kolkata taking on Chennaiyin FC.