David Warner, the former Australian cricketer, is set to make his acting debut in Telugu cinema. The explosive left-hander took to social media to share that he will be appearing in a cameo role in the upcoming Telugu film Robinhood, starring Nithiin and Sreeleela. Warner also unveiled his first look from the film, announcing that it is scheduled for release on March 28, 2025.
Warner’s Longstanding Bond with Telugu Cinema
Warner’s entry into Tollywood doesn’t come as a surprise to his fans. Over the years, he has expressed a deep admiration for Telugu movies and frequently shared reels of himself dancing to popular Tollywood songs. His connection to the Telugu audience strengthened during his IPL stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he played a pivotal role in their 2016 IPL title victory as captain.
Warner on Ashes 2025 and England’s ‘Bazball’ Approach
While Warner gears up for his silver screen debut, he remains active in the cricketing world. The former opener recently stated that Australia are favorites for the home Ashes series against England later this year. Speaking about England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, Warner expressed skepticism about its effectiveness on Australian pitches.
"I do not know if Bazball is a myth now over there, but I cannot see it happening in Australia with the bounce and everything and the fields Australia set last time in England. It would be pretty high risk to play that in Australia," Warner was quoted as saying by Wisden.
The veteran batter emphasized the challenge England will face against Australia’s formidable bowling attack, which includes Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon.
"At the moment, just with the Australians [as favourites]. Not just knowing the conditions but you have got over 1,400 international, or Test wickets in that lineup with the Australian cricket team. They are world-class bowlers, they are always going to turn out and that is the biggest hurdle for England," Warner said.
He also highlighted how the nature of Australian pitches might not support England’s ultra-aggressive batting approach.
"Given that you want to wear the wickets out a little bit - get into day four, day five, it is probably not the way to go about it. But if that is the way they go about it, it is going to be high tempo, high energy and we will all get a couple of days off at the back end I think," he added.
Warner to Feature in ‘The Hundred’ Tournament
Apart from his comments on the Ashes, Warner has also been picked by London Spirit in The Hundred draft and is set to participate in the 2025 edition of the tournament in England.