Pradhana Vizha 2024 celebrates the best of Indian entertainment in Singapore; Kattradhu Kadhal wins big

The nineteenth version of the prestigious Pradhana Vizha award ceremony happened at Mediacorp in Singapore on February 24. Honouring the best of native Indian entertainment, as many as 26 awards, throughout two elements, had been distributed by the course of the programme.

Themed “Starry Night”, Pradhana Vizha 2024 unfolded first in an unique ceremony devoted to behind-the-scenes skills. It was adopted by a glitzy present that includes some of the largest native Indian celebrities at The Theatre at Mediacorp.

Mediacorp OLI 968 DJ duo Ravi Guna and Haleema Asman was entrusted with the internet hosting gig. Pradhana Vizha 2024 Part One featured 13 Creative and Programme classes.

This half was dominated by Kattradhu Kadhal. The drama, which has struck a chord with the viewers, claimed three accolades and emerged as the largest winner of the evening. Not solely did this heartfelt sequence bag the extremely coveted “Best Drama” award, it additionally introduced house two extra trophies for its excellent plot, with Jaya Rathakrishnan successful each the “Best Writing (Scripted)” and “Best Original Screenplay” awards. Produced by Stardust Story, this drama narrates an emotional story of three resilient ladies courageously dealing with the challenges of breast most cancers, and captured hearts with its sturdy narrative on breast most cancers survivors.

Other offscreen skills had been additionally recognised, with Don Aravind incomes the “Best Direction (Scripted)” award for his route in poignant drama sequence Iruthi Payanam, which delves into the remaining moments of a deceased individual’s journey on Earth by the eyes of an undertaker. The influence of the sequence was additional mirrored in its modifying, incomes Shireen Halimah and Darshan the “Best Editing (All Genres)” award.

On the unscripted entrance, Shahul Hameed secured the “Best Direction (Unscripted)” award for his work in the progressive actuality sequence Inaintha Kaigal, which options native celebrities becoming a member of forces with migrant employees to showcase their numerous expertise – an try and make clear the hidden skills of the unsung heroes in Singapore.

The “Best Digital Short Form Content” award was introduced to supernatural sequence Thigil Tales, produced by Organized Mayhem, whereas Mediacorp OLI 968 DJ Haleema Asman secured the “Best Radio Programme” accolade for Singapenne Season 2, which showcases the daring tales of inspiring ladies.

Pradhana Vizha 2024 Part One additionally showcased fascinating performances by musician Mohamed Raffee and his band, alongside homegrown singers resembling Mohamed Yacob, Sindhu Vimalkumar, and Abdul Jalil.

As day transitioned into evening, the stars illuminated the Red Carpet, donned in their most interesting ensembles. Fans had been handled to glimpses of their favorite celebrities who indulged in pleasant banter with hosts Mediacorp OLI 968 DJ Gunalan Morgan and actress Malene. Moments later, the curtains parted for Pradhana Vizha 2024 Part Two, as the charming hosts Karthikeyan Somasundram, Jay Nesh Isuran and entertainment presenter Priyanka Deshpande kicked off the celebrations for the subsequent 13 Programme and Personality awards.

As a homage to excellent performing performances, the “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” accolades had been introduced to Vishnu M Anandh and Udaya Soundari, respectively, for his or her highly effective portrayals in dramas Aathman and Kattradhu Kadhal, respectively.

Devarajan acquired recognition for his villainous function in Naam 2 with the “Best Performance in an Antagonist Role”. For their spectacular presenting expertise in Vasantham Star 2023 and SICCI Launchpad, respectively, Saravanan Ayyavoo and Mohamed Ali got the “Best Host – Entertainment Series” and “Best Host – Information Series” awards.

Guest of Honour Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance, and Second Minister for National Development graced the event to current the esteemed “Lifetime Achievement” award to the legendary L. Vijayandran. A virtuoso in each tune and dance, Vijayandran has constructed a legacy along with his profound contributions to the trade and continues to pave the manner for aspiring performers.

The night additionally witnessed with the crowning of Surendran Ananthan and Suthasini as the “Most Popular Male Personality” and “Most Popular Female Personality”, respectively, with followers exhibiting sturdy assist for the two artistes in the polls.

In a shock announcement that adopted, the inaugural “All-Time Favourite Artiste” award was launched to shine a highlight on artistes in the native Indian entertainment trade who’ve captured the hearts of audiences over the years. Not solely does this recognise those that have stood out amongst their friends with their recognition and powerful fanbases, it additionally honours the consistency with which they’ve completed so in persevering with to be crowd favourites. The laurel was granted to well-loved stars Gunalan Morgan, Jay Nesh Isuran, Saravanan Ayyavoo, Udaya Soundari and Vishnu M Anandh.

The evening closed to the upbeat tune of “Velicham Paravum Ulangengum”, a observe composed by Shabir Music Asia, and carried out by the gifted homegrown musical maestros Suthasini, Vishnu Balaji, Subashini, and Vasantham Star 2023 winner Navein Gunasekaran.

Angeline Poh, Chief Customer & Corporate Development Officer at Mediacorp, mentioned: “Pradhana Vizha continues to be the definitive award ceremony for Singapore’s Indian entertainment, and we’re extraordinarily proud to have the ability to have fun the brilliance of all the skills and content material at the moment. Congratulations as soon as once more to all the winners!”