Kichcha Sudeepa opens up about his transition from film sets to racing tracks

South Indian superstar Kichcha Sudeepa launches his racing team, Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru (KKB), in the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) 2025. As team owner and sporting ambassador, Sudeepa aims to promote motorsports and inspire local talent. The IRF features franchise teams from major cities, blending competition with entertainment. With celebrity owners like John Abraham and Sourav Ganguly, the league promises to be an exciting spectacle showcasing India’s motorsport talent. Sudeepa’s entry is a game-changer, fueling the growth of motorsport in India and inspiring a new generation of fans and

South Superstar Kichcha Sudeepa has officially launched his racing team, Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru (KKB), in the Indian Racing Festival (IRF), India’s premier city-based motorsport league. This landmark move marks a defining cultural crossover between cinema and racing, bringing Sudeep’s massive influence and fanbase to the high-stakes world of motorsport.
As team owner and sporting ambassador, Sudeepa aims to drive a new era of racing in Karnataka, promoting motorsports and inspiring local talent. “This is not just another team,” said Sudeepa. “It’s an emotion. Racing, like cinema, is pure adrenaline. Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru is my tribute to the spirit of this city, its talent, its grit, and its youth.” The Indian Racing Festival 2025 kicks off this August, featuring franchise teams from Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Goa, and more. The league blends fierce competition with high-impact entertainment, emphasizing regional fanbases, celebrity involvement, and platform-building for homegrown talent. KKB represents Bengaluru’s pulse on the racetrack, fusing cinematic energy, youthful ambition, and Kannada pride. The team is part of the IRF’s dynamic lineup, which includes celebrity owners like John Abraham (Goa), Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata), Naga Chaitanya (Hyderabad), and Arjun Kapoor (Delhi). The IRF features two premier championships: the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). With its unique blend of speed, style, and star power, the Indian Racing Festival 2025 promises to be an exciting spectacle, showcasing India’s motorsport talent and passion. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & MD of RPPL, said: “The entry of a superstar like Sudeep into IRF is a game-changer. His name carries legacy, pride, and influence that few can match.” With KKB, Kichcha Sudeepa is set to fuel the growth of motorsport in India, inspiring a new generation of fans and racers.