The former player inaugurated the mall, 'PVP Square shopping complex and multiplex' at the MG road and greeted a scores of fans, who had swarmed the mall to catch his glimpse.
He also visited the mall along with the promoters of the mall and other guests.
Telugu actress Anushka and film director K Raghavendra Rao were also present at the function.
Traffic near the busy M G Road came to a halt for more than two hours with traffic cops facing a tough time streamlining the gird-lock situation.