His breakout moment came during the CK Nayudu Trophy, where he scored 829 runs. He followed this up with a an unbeaten 104 in the Maharaja T20 Trophy, cementing his reputation as a player to watch.
The Tamil movie Bad Girl, produced by Vetri Maaran and Anurag Kashyap, faced backlash for its portrayal of Brahmins. Actress Shanthi Priya defended it, emphasizing its aim to spark conversation.