India’s men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams made history by winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 championship, defeating Nepal’s respective teams at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday night. This remarkable victory has captured the nation’s pride, with celebrities from various fields praising the champions.
Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu took to X to congratulate the Indian teams. “Indian Women’s & Men’s teams have risen to the occasion not just winning the Inaugural #KhoKhoWorldCup but also reviving the soul of one of India’s oldest sports… A proud moment for the nation,” he wrote.
On the professional front, Mahesh Babu is gearing up for his highly anticipated project, SSMB29, set to begin shooting in April. Directed by SS Rajamouli, this globe-trotting jungle adventure will be shot in the Amazon rainforest and other international locations. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is rumored to be a part of this Rs 1,000 crore venture.
Indian Women’s & Men’s teams have risen to the occasion not just winning the Inaugural #KhoKhoWorldCup but also reviving the soul of one of India’s oldest sports…..
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) January 20, 2025Proud moment for the nation..