A felicitation function was organised in Chennai on Sunday, where members of Chennai Rhinos team, who won the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) cup by defeating Karnataka Bulldozers, were presented with medals.

Talking to journalists, captain Vishal expressed happiness that the team had emerged triumphant. 'There was a general perception that we were heroes in films alone. But CCL has made us heroes in real life too.'

Stating that actors from various film industries from India became close friends during CCL matches, Vishal said that the cricket league acted as a bridge in developing friendship and camaraderie between actors.

At the function, Chennai Rhinos team owner K Ganga Prasad honoured players with medals and appreciated them with rich praises. Vikranth, Vishnu, Prithvi Pandirajan, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Srikanth and 'Mirchi' Siva were present.