Bengaluru, 4th May,2026: In a spectacular celebration that blended sporting excellence, lifestyleinnovation and community spirit, Sumadhura Group unveiled Bengaluru’s first-ever Residential Branded Clubhouse at Folium, Whitefield setting a bold new benchmark for luxury living inIndia. The grand unveiling event was marked by the presence of some of India’s most celebratedsportsicons, including Saina Nehwal– Olympic medallist, former World No. 1 Badminton championandCo-founder of Badminton Pros, Saurav Ghosal - Commonwealth Games medallist and Founder of Saurav Ghosal Squash, Puja Tomar- India’s only woman UFC fighter and Brand partner of UFCFIT. Their presence elevated the event into a truly iconic gathering, symbolizing the convergenceof global sporting excellence with next-generation residential living.
The other dignitaries who graced the grand unveil included Paresh Prabhakar, Tiger Shroff’s mentor& Business Head at Matrix Dance Academy, Ali Kasmani, Head of Operations, Michael PhelpsSwimming along with Mr. Srinivas Moramchetty, Director- Sales & Marketing, Sumadhura Group, Mr. Bharat Kumar Kandukuri, Director, Sumadhura Group and Pavit Singh, Founder, IleseumClubs.
Adding an unforgettable experiential layer to the evening, the event featured exclusive celebrity-ledactivities, where residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience immersive sessionswith sports legends at their respective branded academies within the clubhouse. Participantsstepped onto the court with Saina Nehwal for an interactive badminton session, rallied withSauravGhosal on the squash court, engaged in an energizing MMA session led by Puja Tomar, andjoinedhigh-energy, professionally guided dance sessions conducted by Matrix Dance Academy—addingadynamic layer of creativity, movement and engagement to the experience.
The event drew an impressive turnout of 1000+ participants including residents and lifestyleenthusiasts, reflecting strong interest in this pioneering concept.
With this collaboration at Folium by Sumadhura, world-class academies such as Michael PhelpsSwimming, UFC FIT, Saurav Ghosal Squash and Matrix Dance Academy are entering Bengaluru, bringing global-standard lifestyle experiences to the city. Additionally, Badminton Pros is launchingits first-ever residential community academy in Bengaluru at Folium.
Commenting on this momentous occasion, Mr. Srinivas Moramchetty, Director-Sales &Marketing, Sumadhura Group said,
Folium is one of our signature developments and this Branded Clubhousereflects how we are reimagining urban living in Bengaluru. In a city shaped by long commutes andtraffic, access to quality lifestyle experiences is often limited.
With this initiative, Sumadhura has redefined and elevated urban lifestyles by bringing professionallymanaged, world-class sports, fitness, recreation, and wellness experiences directly into residents’ everyday lives, bringing in global experiences to one’s doorstep, eliminating the need to travel and giving time back to what truly matters.
For us, curating Bengaluru and Hyderabad’s first residential Branded Clubhouse goes far beyondconvenience; it reflects a conscious effort to elevate lifestyle standards, enabling healthier routines, nurturing talent and fostering stronger community connections. We have gone above and beyondtodeliver a future-ready lifestyle that is active, seamless and truly world-class for our customers.
Expressing enthusiasm, Saina Nehwal, Co-Founder of Badminton Pros Academy said,
Partneringwith Folium to bring my badminton academy into a branded residential clubhouse alongsideother iconic academies is a very special opportunity. In a city like Bengaluru, where badminton is deeplyloved and part of the sporting culture, this initiative feels especially meaningful.
It allows residents to access structured coaching, professional training, and best mentorshipwithintheir own community, bringing the sport closer to everyday life. This can help nurture youngtalent, encourage more families to take up badminton, and strengthen the city’s already vibrant sportingecosystem, shaping India’s next generation of badminton champions and elevating the country’spresence on the global stage. I am happy to be part of a vision that makes world-class badmintonanatural part of daily living.
Managed by Ileseum Clubs- one of India’s fastest growing lifestyle delivery companies, the BrandedClubhouse at Folium is not just an amenity—it is a fully integrated, professionally curated lifestyleecosystem. Through strategic collaborations with six globally recognized academies at Folium, residents gain unparalleled access to world-class training, featuring global, Olympic-level methodologies, thoughtfully designed programs, and immersive experiences delivered in associationwith distinguished academies such as:
● Badminton Pros by Saina Nehwal
● Saurav Ghosal Squash
● UFC FIT
● Matrix Dance Academy
● Michael Phelps Swimming
● Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academies
With Ileseum Clubs overseeing program design, global partnerships, certified coach onboarding, andday-to-day operations, the Branded Clubhouse at Folium benefits from strong operational andexperiential support. This ensures seamless, year-round engagement that sustains wellness routines, skill development and continuous talent progression for residents.
Sumadhura Group plans to integrate Branded Clubhouses across select upcoming marqueeresidential projects in Bengaluru.
About Sumadhura Group
With three decades of legacy, Sumadhura Group is known for its prime locations, ahead-of-timedelivery, high quality, and smart design in residential, commercial and warehousing projects, catering to a cross-section of home buyers and business entities in the real estate landscape of SouthIndia.
Sumadhura’s unique customer-centric approach and commitment to delivering excellenceandsuperior products have earned the company-wide recognition as a credible and reliable entity intheindustry, across Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The brand promise of “Foundation of Happiness” mirrorsthe group’s commitment to becoming the very foundation upon which happiness is built.
With over 56 projects delivered, spanning over 17 million square feet, and over 40 millionsquarefeet in the pipeline, Sumadhura has emerged as a prominent brand in the fast-evolving market of developers. Evolving beyond residential developments, the group has expanded its portfoliointocommercial, warehousing, co-living and other real estate verticals to cater to diverse customerneeds.
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