Team India opener KL Rahul couldn’t stop smiling for the Bollywood paparazzi when the ace cricketer arrived at a red carpet event with actress Athiya Shetty to attend the premiere of Ahan Shetty’s debut movie Tadap on Wednesday. Netizens are convinced that love birds Rahul and Athiya have made their romantic relationship official by making a memorable first public appearance together as a couple at the premiere event of the newly released Bollywood flick.
Rahul remained keen on showcasing his dapper avatar when the stylish Indian cricketer graced the red carpet event with his lady love – Athiya. Rahul and Athiya’s stylish entry for the Tadap movie premiere soon became the talk of the town on the internet. Rahul’s off-the-field appearance has also garnered the attention of Team India fans amid the ongoing New Zealand Test series. Here’s how Team India fans showered love on Rahul and Athiya after the couple arrived for the Bollywood event.
Earlier, Rahul sent social media into a meltdown by sharing a heart-warming birthday post for Bollywood actress Athiya. The Team India opener had shared a couple of adorable photos to wish his lady love on her special day. Rahul had kick-started dating rumours with Athiya when the flamboyant batter started featuring in the actress’ social media posts. Both Athiya and Rahul enjoy a massive following on social media, especially on Instagram.
On the work front, Rahul was sidelined from the ongoing two-Test series between Kane Williamson’s New Zealand and India with a strain in his left thigh. Rahul was earlier replaced by premier batter Suryakumar Yadav in the Test squad of the Virat Kohli-led side. One of the finest batters in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rahul was recently released by Punjab Kings (PBKS) on the retention day for the 15th season of the cash-rich league. According to multiple reports, Rahul is heavily tipped to lead the new Lucknow-based franchise in IPL 2022.