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'''Mahanadigai''' is a South Indian reality television series in the [[Tamil language]]. it involves episodic competitions centered on contemporary Tamil culture.

{{Infobox television
| image = Mahanadigai title-card.jpg
| native_name =
| genre = [[Reality television|Reality show]]
| presenter = RJ Vijay
| judges = [[Vijay Antony]] <br> [[Saritha]] <br> [[Abhirami Gopikumar]]
| voices =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 18
| location = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| runtime = approx. 50–60 minutes per episode
| company =
| network = [[Zee Tamil]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|10|05|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2025|02|02|df=y}}
| related = [[Kadhanayagi]]
}}

==Series overview==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Season
! style="padding: 0 8px" rowspan="2" | Episodes
! colspan="2" | Original Broadcast
! rowspan="2" |Winner
! rowspan="2" |Aried
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | First Aired
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Last Aired
|-
|style="background:#0000A0|
|align="center"| '''[[#Season 1|1]]'''
|18
|align="center"| {{start date|df=yes|2024|10|05}}
|{{end date|df=yes|2025|02|2}}
| Hemathi
|rowspan="1"align="center"|Sunday @ 20:30
|}

== Season 1 ==
The first season of Mahanadigai was aired on every Sunday at 20:30 from 5 October 2024 to 2 February 2025 and ended with 18 Episodes. [[Vijay Antony]], [[Saritha]] and [[Abhirami Gopikumar]] as the judges, television host RJ Vijay as the host. The winner of the season was Hemathi and Aiswarya Ragupathi was the runner-up.<ref name="Winner">{{Cite web |date=3 February 2025 |title=Mahanadigai: Hemathi lift the trophy; takes home Rs 50 lakhs cash prize |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/mahanadigai-hemathi-lift-the-trophy-takes-home-rs-50-lakhs-cash-prize/articleshow/117878460.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

<u>'''''Prize Winners:'''''</u>
* '''Title Winner of Mahanadigai''': Hemathi
* '''First Runners-Up''': Jofna Alice

=== Contestants ===
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;"
! scope="col" | S. No.
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Home town
! scope="col" | Entry episode
! scope="col" | Episode exited
! scope="col" | Status
|-
! scope="row" | 1
| Kiruthika Swaminathan
| [[Thanjavur]]
| rowspan="4" | Episode 1
| Episode 18
| Finalist
|-
! scope="row" | 2
| Chandhini Kaur
| [[Malaysia]]
| Episode 18
| Finalist
|-
! scope="row" | 3
| Kavipriya
| [[Sri Lanka]]
|
|
|-
! scope="row" | 4
| Aiswarya
| [[Erode]]
|
|
|-
! scope="row" | 5
| Hemathi
| [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]]
| rowspan="4" | Episode 2
| Episode 18
| Winner
|-
! scope="row" | 6
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| [[Thoothukudi]]
| Episode 18
|
|-
! scope="row" | 7
| Jofna Alice
| [[Coimbatore]]
|
| Runner Up
|-
! scope="row" | 8
| Agasthiya
| [[Viluppuram]]
| Episode 18
| Finalist
|-
|}

=== Mentors ===
* Britto Mano, a television actor. He played the main role in ''Thavamai thavamirundhu'' serial which aired on [[Zee Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2023 |title=Tamil TV Actors Britto Mano And Sandhya Ramachandran To Soon Get Hitched |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-tv-actors-britto-mano-and-sandhya-ramachandran-to-soon-get-hitched-7021999.html |website=[[News18 India]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Mohammed Ansar, a Tamil anchor and comedian.
* Vimal, a television actor. He is best known for his role as Karikalan in the television series ''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 August 2024 |title=Ethirneechal fame Vimal Kumar joins the cast of Karthigai Deepam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/ethirneechal-fame-vimal-kumar-joins-the-cast-of-karthigai-deepam/articleshow/112310322.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Vasanth Vasi, a television actor. He is mainly known for his role of ''[[Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (TV series)|Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari]]'' and ''[[Agni Natchathiram (TV series)|Agni Natchathiram]]''.
* Balaji Thiyagarajan Dayalan, an actor, who works predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]] and a television series. He is best known for his performances in series such as ''[[Raja Rani (Tamil TV series)|Raja Rani 2]]''.
* [[Saravana Vickram]] a television actor. He is known for portraying Kannan in ''[[Pandian Stores]]'' which aired on [[Star Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=From Saravana Vickram to Ashwathy Ash: Tamil TV actors who made a sensational debut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-saravana-vickram-to-ashwathy-ash-tamil-tv-actors-who-made-a-sensational-debut/photostory/104800987.cms?from=mdr |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> He is also known for his participation in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 7)|Bigg Boss 7]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss Tamil 7: Saravana Vickram gets evicted from Bigg Boss 7 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-7-saravana-vickram-gets-evicted-from-the-house/articleshow/106262386.cms |website=[[Times Of India]]|date=25 December 2023 }}</ref>
* [[Viraat (actor, born 1989)|Viraat]] a television actor who mainly works in the Kannada and Tamil languages. He is mainly known for his lead role in the serials ''[[Perazhagi]]'' and ''[[Anbe Vaa (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]]''.
* [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]] an actor, who has appeared in Tamil films and television serials. He is known for his roles as Vineeth in ''[[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal]]'' and as Shakthi Saravanan in ''[[Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2)|Saravannan Meenatchi 2]]'' which aired on [[Star Vijay]].

=== Episodes ===
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{{Episode list
| NumParts = 2
| EpisodeNumber_1 = 1
| EpisodeNumber_2 = 2
| EpisodeNumber2_1 = 1
| EpisodeNumber2_2 = 2
| Title = Episode 1 & 2: The Grand Launch
| OriginalAirDate_1 = {{Start date|2024|10|05|df=yes}}
| OriginalAirDate_2 = {{Start date|2024|10|06|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 120 minutes
| ShortSummary = The show was launched with the introduction of Host, Judges, [[#Contestants|Contestants]], [[#Mentors|Mentors]]. film director, film producer and screenwriter [[N. Lingusamy]] joined as the guest with Zee Tamil's actress.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 September 2024 |title=ஜீ தமிழில் விஜய் ஆண்டனி தொகுத்து வழங்கும் நிகழ்ச்சி.. ஆரம்பமே சர்ச்சை! ஆனால் அவர் கொடுத்த செம பஞ்ச் |url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/television/actor-vijay-antony-will-be-hosting-a-mahanadigai-show-on-zee-tamil-641175.html |website=tamil.oneindia.com |language=ta}}</ref>
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = Episode 3: Iconic recreation (மறக்குமா நெஞ்சம்)
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|13|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 127 minutes
| ShortSummary = Recreating a scene from Tamil films: (Chandhini Kaur, Aiswarya Ragupathi, Jofna Alice, Aiswarya are Won golden performance). Jofna won first Golden Ticket.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Episode 4: Movie Recreation Round
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|20|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 108 minutes
| ShortSummary = Movie Recreation from Tamil films: (Agasthiya, Kiruthika, Hemathi, Aiswarya Ragupathi and Aiswarya are Won golden performance). Aiswarya Ragupathi won Golden Ticket. Chandhini Kaur and Jofna's performances were not telecasted in this episode.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = Episode 5: Dance Recreation Round
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|27|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 55 minutes
| ShortSummary = Dance Recreation from Tamil films: (Jofna, Hemathi, and Aiswarya Ragupathi won golden performance). Hemathi won Golden Ticket. Chandhini Kaur's performances was not telecasted in this episode.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = Episode 6: One on One Battle: Live Performance Round
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|03|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 107 minutes
| ShortSummary = One on One Battle with 4 rounds of Live Skit Performances. Battles consists of Hemathi vs Agasthiya, Kavipriya vs Kiruthika, Aiswarya Ragupathi vs Jofna, and Aiswarya vs. Chandhini. (Agasthiya, Aiswarya Ragupathi, Chandhini, Jofna and Kiruthika won golden performances). Chandhini Kaur won Golden Ticket.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| Title = Episode 6: Romantic Song Recreation
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|10|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 72 minutes
| ShortSummary = Creating Iconic romantic film songs: All the teams won Golden Performances. Hemathi won Golden Ticket.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 8
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8
| Title = Episode 8: Family Round (Part 1)
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|17|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 72 minutes
| ShortSummary = Every contestant's family member joins them for a special live performances. AiswaryA, Chandhini, Jofna and Kiruthika performed in this episode.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 9
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| Title = Episode 9: Family Round (Part 2)
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|24|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 78 minutes
| ShortSummary = Every contestant's family member joins them for a special live performances. Hemathi, Aiswarya Ragupathi, Agasthiya & Kavipriya performed in this episode. Hemathi won Golden Ticket.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 10
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| Title = Episode 10: Action Round
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|12|01|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 74 minutes
| ShortSummary = Contestants are take part in stunt training. They are paired in duo and perform action scenes.
| LineColor = 006800
}}

{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 11
| EpisodeNumber2 = 11
| Title = Episode 11: Devotional Round
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|12|08|df=yes}}
| Aux4 = 0 minutes
| ShortSummary = Contestants deliver astounding live performances for devotional round.
| LineColor = 006800
}}
}}

=== Set performances ===
==== Iconic Recreation (episode: 3) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Contestant
! rowspan="2" | Mentor
! rowspan="2" | Film
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
| [[Viraat (actor, born 1989)|Viraat]]
| [[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| rowspan=2| Golden Performance
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| [[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|-
| Kiruthika
| [[Saravana Vickram]]
| [[7G Rainbow Colony]]
| {{Rating|4|5}}
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
| {{Rating|4|5}}
|
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| [[Vallavan]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| [[Pithamagan]]
| {{Rating|3|5}}
| {{Rating|3|5}}
| {{Rating|4|5}}
|
|-
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| [[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| [[Thimiru]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
|
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| [[Thevar Magan]]
| {{Rating|4|5}}
| {{Rating|4|5}}
| {{Rating|3|5}}
|
|}

=== Movie Recreation (episode: 4) ===
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Contestant
! rowspan="2" | Mentor
! rowspan="2" | Film
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| [[Karakattakkaran]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| rowspan=5| Golden Performance
|-
| Kiruthika
| [[Saravana Vickram]]
| [[Anbe Vaa (1966 film)|Anbe Vaa]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| [[Paruthiveeran]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| [[Kizhakku Cheemayile]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| [[Thillana Mohanambal]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| [[Mouna Ragam]]
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
|
|-
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| [[Moondram Pirai]]
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| Not Telecasted
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
| [[Viraat (actor, born 1989)|Viraat]]
| [[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|
|}

==== Dance Recreation (episode: 5) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Contestant
! rowspan="2" | Mentor
! rowspan="2" | Song
! rowspan="2" | Film
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| ''Adiye Manam Nilluna''
| [[Neengal Kettavai]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Kiruthika
| [[Saravana Vickram]]
| ''Thillana Thillana''
| [[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]
| {{Rating|4|5}}
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
| {{Rating|4|5}}
|
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| ''Vaadi Vaadi Naattu Katta''
| [[Alli Thandha Vaanam]]
| {{Rating|4|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|4|5}}
|
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| ''Appadi Podu''
| [[Ghilli]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| ''Adada Mazhaida''
| [[Paiyaa]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| ''Palakattu''
| [[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| ''Vennilave''
| [[Minsara Kanavu]]
| {{Rating|4.5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
|
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
| Nagaraj
| ''Kattipudi''
| [[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| Not Telecasted
|}

==== One on One Battle: Live Performance Recreation (episode: 6) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! colspan="4" | Battle
! rowspan="2" | Winners
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Contestant
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Mentor
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Contestant
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Mentor
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| Agasthiya & Anser
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| Kiruthika
|[[Saravana Vickram]]
| Kiruthika &[[Saravana Vickram]]
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| Aiswarya Ragupathi, Balaji Thiyagarajan & Jofna, [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]] (Tie & 2 Winners)
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| Chandhini Kaur
| Nagaraj
| Chandhini Kaur & Nagaraj
|}

==== Romantic Song Recreation (episode: 7) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Contestant
! rowspan="2" | Mentor
! rowspan="2" | Song
! rowspan="2" | Film
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| ''Sandakozhi''
| [[Aayutha Ezhuthu]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Kiruthika
| [[Saravana Vickram]]
| ''Kanmani Anbodu''
| [[Guna (film)|Guna]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| ''Panju Mitta''
| [[Ettupatti Rasa]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| ''Innum Konjam Naeram''
| [[Maryan (film)|Maryan]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| ''Sara Sara Saara Kathu''
| [[Vaagai Sooda Vaa]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| ''Marugo Marugo''
| [[Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)|Sathi Leelavathi]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| ''Uppu Karuvadu''
| [[Mudhalvan]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
| Nagaraj
| ''Thamarai Poovukum''
| [[Pasumpon]]
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|}

==== Family Round [Part 1 & 2] (episode: 8 & 9) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Contestant
! rowspan="2" | Mentor
! rowspan="2" | Contestant's Family Member(s)
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
! rowspan="2" | Episode # & Date
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| Aiswarya's Sister
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
| Episode 9 (24 November)
|-
| Kiruthika
| [[Saravana Vickram]]
| Kiruthika's Family Member
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
| Episode 8 (17 November)
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| Aiswarya's Father
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
| Episode 8 (17 November)
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| Hemathi's mother
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
| Episode 9 (24 November)
|-
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| Jofna's Mother
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
| Episode 8 (17 November)
|-
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| Baboos
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
| Episode 9 (24 November)
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| Child from Shelter
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
| Episode 9 (24 November)
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
| Nagaraj
| Chandhini's Father
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
| Episode 8 (17 November)
|}

==== Action Round (episode: 10) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! colspan="2" | Teams
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Contestant
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Contestant
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Aiswarya
| Chandhini Kaur
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Kavipriya
| Kiruthika
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Agasthiya
| Jofna
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
| Hemathi
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| {{Rating|5|5}}
| Golden Performance
|-
|}

==== Devotional Round (episode: 11) ====
{|class="wikitable" style="align: center;" width="90%"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Contestant
! rowspan="2" | Mentor
! colspan="3" | Score
! rowspan="2" | Round status
|-
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Vijay Antony
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Saritha
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Abhirami
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
| Balaji Thiyagarajan
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Kiruthika
| [[Saravana Vickram]]
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Aiswarya
| Vasanth Vasi
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Hemathi
| Sabaris
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Jofna
| [[Irfan (actor)|Irfan]]
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Agasthiya
| Anser
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Kavipriya
| Britto Mano
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
| Nagaraj
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
| {{Rating|0|5}}
|
|}

=== Golden Ticket ===
Contestants individually receive a Golden Ticket from judge if they complete best Performance for every episodes. The Golden Ticket can be safe zone for no Elimination.

{| class="wikitable" style=" text-align:center; font-size:85%; line-height:25px; width:auto;"
! Contestants
! Golden Tickets
! Rounds
|-
| Jofna
|[[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]]
| Iconic Recreation (Episode 3)
|-
| Aiswarya Ragupathi
|[[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]]
| Movie Recreation (Episode 4)
|-
| Hemathi
|[[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]][[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]] [[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]]
| Dance Recreation (Episode 5), Romantic Song Recreation (Episode 7), Family Round (Episode 8/9)
|-
| Chandhini Kaur
|[[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]]
| One on One Battle: Live Performance Round (Episode 6)
|-
|Kavipriya
|[[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]]
| Action Round (Episode 10)
|-
|Kiruthika
|[[File:Crystal_Clear_action_bookmark.png|20x20px]]
| Action Round (Episode 10)
|}

== Production ==
In early August 2024, the show was announced by [[Zee Tamil]]. It will provide emerging young talent from across Tamil Nadu an opportunity to showcase their talent and gain recognition in the Tamil entertainment industry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2024 |title=Zee Tamil Announces Auditions for 'Mahanadigai' |url=https://www.medianews4u.com/zee-tamil-announces-auditions-for-mahanadigai-and-sa-re-ga-ma-pa-lil-champs-season-4-across-tamil-nadu/ |website=www.medianews4u.com |language=en}}</ref>

Actress [[Saritha]],<ref name="judge" /> celebrated for her outstanding performances in South Indian cinema, known for her films like ''[[Kalyana Agathigal]]'', ''[[Julie Ganapathi]]'', ''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maaveeran]]''. She will be joined by Tamil music director [[Vijay Antony]] who was cast as the first-time judge,<ref name="judge">{{Cite web |date=27 September 2024 |title=Actor Vijay Antony To Be Part Of A New Reality Show. |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actor-vijay-antony-to-be-part-of-a-new-reality-show-deets-inside-9065411.html |website=[[News18 India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2024 |title=சின்னத்திரை தொகுப்பாளராக விஜய் ஆண்டனி! |url=https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2024/Sep/25/actor-vijay-antony-new-show |website=[[Dinamani]] |language=ta}}</ref> along with the popular actress [[Abhirami Gopikumar]], known for her films like ''[[Virumaandi]]''. RJ Vijay has officially once again been appointed as the host for [[Zee Tamil]]'s shows.<ref name="judge" />

== See also ==
* [[Kadhanayagi]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.zee5.com/global/tv-shows/details/mahanadigai/0-6-4z5632695 Mahanadigai] on [[ZEE5]]

{{Zee Tamil shows}}

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[[Category:Tamil-language reality television series]]
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[[Category:2025 Tamil-language television series endings]]

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