Tilak Varma on the sets of Pedri, lead actor Ram Charan felicitates T20 World Cup winner with a special bat

Later the makers of the film shared some photos of Tilak Varma exploring the set and having conversations with the team members.

Tilak Varma felicitated by the Telangana government

Following India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph, Tilak Varma was earlier felicitated by the Telangana government on March 16 in Hyderabad. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy led the ceremony, with dignitaries like Mohammad Azharuddin, Vakiti Srihari, and Shivsena Reddy in attendance. Born in Hyderabad, Varma also has roots in Andhra Pradesh through his mother, Namboori Gayatri Devi. Earlier, N. Chandrababu Naidu had praised him as a proud “Telugu boy.” The Hyderabad Cricket Association also rewarded him with ₹10 lakh for his achievements.

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Tilak Varma's contributions in the 2026 Men's T20 WC

Tilak Varma emerged as a steady middle-order performer in India’s victorious 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, scoring 207 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 154.47. Though initially criticised for a slower tempo at No.3, he adapted well after moving down the order in the knockouts.

His impactful cameos included 21 off 7 balls in the semi-final against England and an unbeaten 44 off 16 against Zimbabwe. In the final versus New Zealand, he chipped in with 8 runs as India posted 255/5. Varma also made an impact with the ball, dismissing Shadab Khan with his first delivery against Pakistan.