India, Aug. 16 -- Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 16, 2025. After two consecutive seasons of league-stage exits, Tamil Thalaivas will look for a fresh start in a bid for their maiden Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title in Season 12, starting on August 29.

Since making their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Thalaivas have qualified for the Playoffs only once in Season 9, 2022. Under a dual-coach system involving Udayakumar as head coach and Dharmaraj Cheralathan as strategy coach, the Thalaivas registered eight wins in 22 matches to finish ninth in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 standings.

Ahead of PKL Season 12, the Thalaivas released both their coaches, Udayakumar and Dharmaraj Cheralathan, after their underwhelming Season 11 campaign....