NEW DELHI: In a major boost to the Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL), acclaimed filmmaker and actor Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam has joined The Raptors franchise as co-owner.

Tharun teams up with Kaushik Manepalli and Divya Priyanka Reddy, co-founders of Orbit Flight Training Centre, forming a dynamic ownership group that blends creativity, business acumen, and sporting enthusiasm.

The Raptors are one of eight franchises participating in India’s first professional, hyper-local pickleball league, which officially kicks off today in Hyderabad. The collaboration marks a confluence of cinema, aviation, and entrepreneurship — showcasing Hyderabad’s growing identity as a hub for innovation and sports.

Speaking on his association with the team, Tharun Bhascker said,

“I’ve always believed that sp

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