Mediacorp’s Pradhana Vizha celebrates a milestone 20th anniversary as it continues to honour local Indian entertainment excellence

Singapore, 27 January 2025 – A glittering extravaganza awaits as Mediacorp’s Pradhana Vizha is set to celebrate its landmark 20th edition on 15 February at The Theatre at Mediacorp. Themed “Unravelling Dreams”, this spectacular affair will honour the best among the local Indian entertainment industry with the presentation of 20 distinguished awards, and promises a glamourous soirée as it brings audiences on a visual journey through the awards’ iconic milestones in the past and present, while setting a promising tone for the future.

In the lead-up to the live show, the festivities will kick off with the star-studded red carpet segment, A Golden Walk to Stardom, featuring the glitzy arrivals of beloved stars in their finest ensembles. In a special segment this year, fans will also be taken on a nostalgic trip down the vibrant world of local Indian showbiz to revisit iconic characters and unforgettable moments that have shaped the industry over the decades. LED walls will also be lined up along the red carpet, showcasing a stunning montage of celebrated wins and enduring legacies from Pradhana Vizha, spanning from its inaugural edition in 1996 to the present.

As anticipation builds, the live awards show will unfold in three thematic segments amidst a series of heartfelt tributes and collaborative stages that will bring together emerging talents and beloved veterans in a vibrant celebration of the awards’ evolution. The first, “Legacy & Influence”, will shine a well-deserved spotlight on the trailblazers who have paved the way with their remarkable achievements. Accolades presented during this segment include the revered “Lifetime Achievement” award, which will honour a distinguished individual whose contributions have left an indelible imprint on the industry.

The next chapter “Today’s Triumphs” will recognise the exceptional talents who are reshaping the present entertainment landscape through their unwavering dedication to their craft and profound storytelling abilities. This segment will feature the crucial roles played by supporting artistes and singers, highlighting their unique contributions in enriching narratives.

With an eye on the future, the final “Envisioning Tomorrow” segment will be dedicated to the achievements of outstanding artistes as well as best actors and actresses who form the next generation of stars who will redefine and set the trends ahead. In this, fans can also look forward to the highly anticipated awards, “Most Popular Male Personality” and “Most Popular Female Personality”. Voting for these will open from 1 February midnight till 15 February at 10pm via mediacorp.sg/pradhanavizha.

Please refer to Annex A for the full list of nominees.

Angeline Poh, Chief Customer & Corporate Development Officer, Mediacorp: “Pradhana Vizha has always been the pinnacle of recognition for the extraordinary talent and creativity within our Indian entertainment industry, and this year is extra special as we mark its 20th anniversary. As we celebrate the talents who have built our ecosystem over the years, we also acknowledge the new crop of deserving nominees who are bringing their fresh perspectives and creative contributions to ensure the legacy of excellence continues.”

Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Mediacorp: “With hosts from different eras and performances by artistes spanning generations, this year’s Pradhana Vizha reflects the diverse talent that has shaped its legacy over the years. It promises to be a spectacular tribute to creativity, collaboration, and the vibrant community that has defined this iconic awards show. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with our audience.”

A Golden Walk to Stardom will be available live on 15 February on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Vasantham from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This is followed by the main show which will be available live on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Vasantham from 9.00pm to 11.45pm. For viewing details, please refer to Annex B.

For more information, visit mediacorp.sg/pradhanavizha.

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Annex A – Pradhana Vizha 2025 Nominees List

Programme Categories

Best Drama Series
Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Oh Butterfly	Storybots Asia
Ayya Veedu	Tantra Television
Vaan Varu Vaan	Stardust Story

Best Info-Ed/Docu-Drama Series
Abhayam	CannonsNTulips
Ethiroli	Tamil News and Current Affairs, Mediacorp
Ethir Neechal	Storybots Asia
Kanavu Meipada 3	Talking Pictures
Pesuvom 2	Mediacorp Eaglevision

Best Infotainment / Entertainment Series
Engeyum Kadhal	Silverscreen International
Enna Kodumai	Roughcut Productions
Kadalora Payanam	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Pradhana Vizha 2024	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Vasantham Junior Chef 2	CannonsNTulips

Best Digital Short Form Content
Vattara Virunthu	Vimala and Nithiyia, Mediacorp OLI 968
Thigil Tales 2	Organized Mayhem
Unnavum Ullamum	Tamil News and Current Affairs, Mediacorp
Vasantham Junior Chef YouTube Series	CannonsNTulips
Jolly ‘O’ Gymkhana with Kather 2	Dev Studio Productionz

Best Radio Programme
Hello Doctor	Mediacorp OLI 968
Neeye Oli	Mediacorp OLI 968
Sooda Oru Tea	Mediacorp OLI 968
Uravugal Thodarkathai	Mediacorp OLI 968
Vaalibame Vaa Vaa	Mediacorp OLI 968

Best Original Track
Kaasu Panam	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Neethaney	Vaan Varu Vaan	Stardust Story
Sakkaraiyaa	Oh Butterfly	Storybots Asia
Semmozhiye Semmozhiye	Thamizhodu Inaivom	Violet Tales
Unaala Thaane	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment

Performance Categories

Best Actor
Alawdin Ali	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Jaya Ganesh Isuran	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Puravalan	Anbin Aaram	Invictus Productions
Rajesh Kannan	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Stephen Zechariah	Vaan Varu Vaan	Stardust Story

Best Actress
Dhivyah Raveen	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Kokila Prabakaran	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Nithiyia	Kanne Kaniamuthe 2	Frames Entertainment
Sajini	Anbin Aaram	Invictus Productions
Vikneswary Se	Vaan Varu Vaan	Stardust Story

Best Supporting Actor
Kather	Oh Butterfly	Storybots Asia
Jaya Ganesh Isuran	Vaan Varu Vaan	Stardust Story
Nagharaj	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Raghuvaran	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Soundrarajan	Vinaivazhi	PerfectImage00 Entertainment

Best Supporting Actress
Ashwini Nambiar	Vinaivazhi	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Gayathri Segaran	Anbin Aaram	Invictus Productions
Maahes Chandiras	Anbin Aaram	Invictus Productions
Pavithra	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Yuvina	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions

Most Promising Artiste
D.S. Kaiswarya	Oh Butterfly	Storybot Asia
Bhavani Nyanajegaran	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Kyira Tshana	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Nivashini Ravi	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions
Sunder Nagayah	Vaan Varu Vaan	Stardust Story

Best Performance in an Antagonist Performance
Richard Low	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Karls Karthikeyan	Ayya Veedu	Tantra Television
Sathiyaseelvan Sivalingam	Vilangu	VIP Media Productions

Best Host – Entertainment Series
Udaya Soundari	Amarkala Deepavali 2023	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Karthikeyan Somasundram	Amarkala Deepavali 2023	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Udaya Soundari	Kanavu Meipada 3	Talking Pictures
Saravanan Ayyavoo	Vidumurai Attagasam	CannonsNTulips
Vikneswary Se	Vivegam 3	Violet Tales

Best Host – Information Series
Shamini Gunasagar	Pesuvom 2	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Karthikeyan Somasundaram	Pesuvom 2	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Ravi G	Indian Beat 14	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Shamini Gunasagar	Indian Beat 14	Mediacorp Eaglevision
Sivaranjaniy	Ethiroli 20	Tamil News & Current Affairs, Mediacorp

Best Original Singer
Erfanulla Khan	Thamizhodu Inaivom	Violet Tales
Nandhitha Gurunath	Thamizhodu Inaivom	Violet Tales
Vishnu Balaji	Thamizhodu Inaivom	Violet Tales
Vishnu Balaji	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment
Suthasini Rajendran	1943	PerfectImage00 Entertainment

Best Radio Jockey
Ravi G	Mediacorp OLI 968
Sajini	Mediacorp OLI 968
Kather	Mediacorp OLI 968
Nithiyia	Mediacorp OLI 968
Haleema	Mediacorp OLI 968

Most Popular Male Personality	Most Popular Female Personality
Erfanulla	Ananthi
Justin Robert	Ava Kannan
Narain	Chandhine Kaur
Parthiban Nadeson	Eswari
Raghadeepan	Indra Chandran
Rajeshkannan	Jayita
Rameshwara	Malene
Satyamorthi	Nisha Kumar
Stephen Zechariah	Nithiyia Rao
Thavanesan	Vikneswary

Annex B – Viewing details

Programme	Date / Time	Platforms
A Golden Walk to Stardom	15 February, 6.30pm – 7.30pm	Live on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Vasantham
Pradhana Vizha 2025	15 February, 9.00pm to 11.45pm	Live on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Vasantham

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