A night of dreams realised at Mediacorp’s Pradhana Vizha as it celebrates excellence in local Indian entertainment
Singapore, 8 February 2026 – Cheers, standing ovations and emotional wins filled The Theatre at Mediacorp last night as Pradhana Vizha 2026 crowned its biggest winners in a spectacular celebration of Singapore’s local Indian entertainment industry. Marking its 21st edition, the annual awards ceremony unfolded under the inspiring theme “Dare to Dream”, honouring creative excellence while reaffirming Mediacorp’s commitment to nurturing talent and shaping the future of local Indian entertainment.
The celebratory evening began with the Red Carpet segment, Dare to Dream in Style, hosted by artistes Shamini G and Alawdin Ali, Mediacorp OLI 968 audio personality Rafee as well as content creators Yuva and Bharath from the Tamil podcast channel Vada Poche. Beloved stars arrived in striking ensembles inspired by the theme, transforming the red carpet into a vibrant showcase of individuality and confidence, while setting the tone for a night of celebration.
The live awards ceremony was led by hosting quartet Udaya Soundari, Jaya Ganesh Isuran, Karthikeyan Somasundaram and Mediacorp OLI 968 audio personality Ravi G, who brought high energy and effortless on-stage chemistry throughout the evening. Adding to the excitement, augmented reality visuals and dynamic effects were seamlessly woven into the performances and presentation, giving the show a fresh visual edge and marking an exciting step forward in Pradhana Vizha’s production innovation.
Throughout the evening, a total of 19 awards were presented across Performance and Programme categories, celebrating outstanding achievements in television, audio and digital content. The night’s biggest triumph belonged to the cast of the horror drama Karuvanam, produced by Storybots Asia, which secured five Performance awards, highlighting the cast’s striking and memorable performances. Vignesh Wadarajan took home “Best Actor” for his powerful portrayal as Adithya, a devoted husband drawn into harrowing circumstances, while Gayathri Segaran won “Best Supporting Actress” for her chilling portrayal of Saradha, a pivotal role in bringing hidden truths to light within the drama. Karthikeyan Somasundaram won “Best Supporting Actor” for his compelling performance as Pasupathy, a nuanced and protective character, while Udaya Soundari was recognised for “Best Performance in an Antagonist Role” for her emotionally layered portrayal of the protagonist Shalini. Rising talent Navya Muthukrishnan was also named “Most Promising Artiste” for her confident performance that signalled her potential as a breakout star.
In the Programme Categories, Mediacorp Eaglevision celebrated a strong night of wins, led by the mystery drama Pithamagan, which was named “Best Drama Series” for its compelling storytelling. The company’s production Pradhana Vizha 2025 also emerged as a standout, winning “Best Infotainment or Entertainment Series”, as well as “Best Original Track” for its theme song Vinnai Thodu, produced by Shabir Music Asia.
One of the evening’s most poignant moments came with the presentation of the “Lifetime Achievement Award” to Mdm Pavalakantham Azhagarsamy, who was honoured for her remarkable contributions to Tamil broadcast journalism. As a respected news presenter, mentor and industry stalwart in a career spanning more than four decades, she continues to mentor new generations of Tamil media professionals in the radio and television industry in Singapore today.
But that’s not all! Audiences also played a key role in the celebrations, casting their votes for the “Most Popular Male Personality” and “Most Popular Female Personality” awards. The winners, Guruu and Nisha Kumar, were crowned fan favourites, having won the hearts of fans through their craft and continued engagement with audiences.
Please refer to Annex A for full winners’ list.
Beyond the awards, Pradhana Vizha 2026 dazzled audiences with a series of captivating musical and dance performances by both veteran and emerging artistes, including Erfanulla, Shabir Sulthan, Yaar Antha Star alumni Soorya, Swathy and Reshma, and Vasantham Star alumni Navein Gunasekaran, Sindhu, Prajeeth and Yacob. From orchestral soundscapes to beloved melodies, the performances bridged generations in a powerful tribute to resilience, passion and shared dreams.
Angeline Poh, Chief Customer & Corporate Development Officer, Mediacorp, said: “Pradhana Vizha 2026 has brought together talents across generations in a compelling showcase of production excellence, while celebrating the achievements of those who dared to dream. As the ceremony mark its 21st edition, it not only reflects how far the industry has come, but also signals the exciting future ahead. Heartfelt congratulations to all our winners and nominees. Your creativity and dedication inspire us to continue championing bold, original content that resonates deeply with audiences.”
In a first for Pradhana Vizha, Mediacorp also launched an eight-episode micro-drama series titled Is Everything Going To Be Ok? ahead of the live show. Featuring Sharon Shobana, Baha, Nivaashyni and Muzammil, with cameo appearances by the Pradhana Vizha 2026 hosts, the series reflected the awards’ future-facing spirit and Mediacorp’s continued commitment to nurturing new creative voices. Check it out here.
Relive the celebration of the Red Carpet segment Dare to Dream in Style on mewatch, and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and the main show on mewatch and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube.
For more information, visit mediacorp.sg/pradhanavizha.
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Annex A – Pradhana Vizha 2026 Winners’ List
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Best Drama Series |
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Winner |
Production House |
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Pithamagan |
Mediacorp Eaglevision |
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Best Info-Ed/Docu-Drama Series |
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Winner |
Production House |
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Enga Pettai S2 |
TheMedia |
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Best Infotainment / Entertainment Series |
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Winner |
Production House |
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Pradhana Vizha 2025 |
Mediacorp Eaglevision |
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Best Digital Short Form Content |
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Winner |
Production House |
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Thigil Tales S3 |
Organized Mayhem |
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Best Audio Programme |
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Winner |
Production |
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Singapenne S5 |
Mediacorp OLI 968 |
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Best Original Track |
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Winner |
Production |
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Title: Pradhana Vizha 2025 Song title: Vinnai Thodu Composer: Shabir Music Asia Lyricist: Elavazhagan & Shabir Sulthan Singers: L Vijayendran, V. Suriamurthi, Abdul Jalil, Shwetha, Swathy, Muralikrishnan, Darshna & Shabir Sulthan |
Mediacorp Eaglevision |
Performance Categories
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Best Actor |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Vignesh Wadarajan |
Karuvanam |
Storybots Asia |
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Best Actress |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Eswari Gunasagar |
Mei |
Invictus Productions |
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Best Supporting Actor |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Karthikeyan Somasundaram |
Karuvanam |
Storybots Asia |
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Best Supporting Actress |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Gayathri Segaran |
Karuvanam |
Storybots Asia |
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Most Promising Artiste |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Navya Muthukrishnan |
Karuvanam |
Storybots Asia |
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Best Performance in an Antagonist Performance |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Udaya Soundari |
Karuvanam |
Storybots Asia |
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Best Host – Entertainment Series |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Saravanan Ayyavoo |
Pradhana Vizha 2025 |
Mediacorp Eaglevision |
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Best Host – Information Series |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Karthikeyan Somasundaram |
Pesuvom S3 |
Mediacorp Eaglevision |
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Best Original Singer |
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Winner |
Series |
Production House |
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Stephen Zechariah |
Title: Mei Song title: Intha Vaazhkai |
Invictus Productions |
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Best Radio DJ |
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Winner |
Programme |
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Nithiyia |
Mediacorp OLI 968’s Anantham Aarambam Pongal Special Interview with Tamil Speaking English Farmer, Krishna Mckenzie |
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Most Popular Male Personality |
Most Popular Female Personality |
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Winner |
Winner |
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Guruu |
Nisha Kumar |
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