The Pro Kabaddi League is set to return with a bang as Season 12 kicks off on August 29 with a high-octane southern derby between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans in Visakhapatnam. With the league stage scheduled to span Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi, PKL’s return to these fan-favourite venues has sparked widespread excitement among players and supporters alike.

In the build-up to the season opener, the league’s official Instagram hosted a lively session featuring Pawan Sehrawat of Tamil Thalaivas and Vijay Malik of Telugu Titans, former teammates who will now face off as rivals. The two star raiders shared their thoughts, insights, and mutual respect ahead of the much-anticipated clash.

“This opening match is special for me,” said Pawan Sehrawat, who returns to Tamil Thalaivas after an injury-curtailed stint with the team in season 9. “I couldn’t spend much time on the mat last time. Now I have a chance to finish what I started."