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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.
| Mahanadigai | |
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| File:Mahanadigai title-card.jpg | |
| Genre | Reality show |
| Presented by | RJ Vijay |
| Judges | Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami Gopikumar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Tamil Nadu |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 50–60 minutes per episode |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zee Tamil |
| Original release | 5 October 2024 – 2 February 2025 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Kadhanayagi |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Series overview[edit | edit source]
| Season | Episodes | Original Broadcast | Winner | Aried | ||
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| First Aired | Last Aired | |||||
| 1 | 18 | 5 October 2024 | 2 February 2025 | Hemathi | Sunday @ 20:30 | |
Season 1[edit | edit source]
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.[1]
Prize Winners:
- Title Winner of Mahanadigai: Hemathi
- First Runners-Up: Jofna Alice
Contestants[edit | edit source]
| S. No. | Name | Home town | Entry episode | Episode exited | Status |
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| 1 | Kiruthika Swaminathan | Thanjavur | Episode 1 | Episode 18 | Finalist |
| 2 | Chandhini Kaur | Malaysia | Episode 18 | Finalist | |
| 3 | Kavipriya | Sri Lanka | |||
| 4 | Aiswarya | Erode | |||
| 5 | Hemathi | Salem | Episode 2 | Episode 18 | Winner |
| 6 | Aiswarya Ragupathi | Thoothukudi | Episode 18 | ||
| 7 | Jofna Alice | Coimbatore | Runner Up | ||
| 8 | Agasthiya | Viluppuram | Episode 18 | Finalist |
Mentors[edit | edit source]
- Britto Mano, a television actor. He played the main role in Thavamai thavamirundhu serial which aired on Zee Tamil.[2]
- 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.[3]
- Vasanth Vasi, a television actor. He is mainly known for his role of Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari and 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 2.
- Saravana Vickram a television actor. He is known for portraying Kannan in Pandian Stores which aired on Star Vijay.[4] He is also known for his participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 7.[5]
- 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.
- 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 Saravannan Meenatchi 2 which aired on Star Vijay.
Episodes[edit | edit source]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | Duration | ||
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| "Episode 1 & 2: The Grand Launch" | 5 October 2024 | 120 minutes | ||||
| 6 October 2024 | 120 minutes | |||||
| The show was launched with the introduction of Host, Judges, Contestants, Mentors. film director, film producer and screenwriter N. Lingusamy joined as the guest with Zee Tamil's actress.[6] | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3: Iconic recreation (மறக்குமா நெஞ்சம்)" | 13 October 2024 | 127 minutes | ||
| Recreating a scene from Tamil films: (Chandhini Kaur, Aiswarya Ragupathi, Jofna Alice, Aiswarya are Won golden performance). Jofna won first Golden Ticket. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4: Movie Recreation Round" | 20 October 2024 | 108 minutes | ||
| 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. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5: Dance Recreation Round" | 27 October 2024 | 55 minutes | ||
| 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. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6: One on One Battle: Live Performance Round" | 3 November 2024 | 107 minutes | ||
| 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. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 6: Romantic Song Recreation" | 10 November 2024 | 72 minutes | ||
| Creating Iconic romantic film songs: All the teams won Golden Performances. Hemathi won Golden Ticket. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8: Family Round (Part 1)" | 17 November 2024 | 72 minutes | ||
| Every contestant's family member joins them for a special live performances. AiswaryA, Chandhini, Jofna and Kiruthika performed in this episode. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9: Family Round (Part 2)" | 24 November 2024 | 78 minutes | ||
| 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. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10: Action Round" | 1 December 2024 | 74 minutes | ||
| Contestants are take part in stunt training. They are paired in duo and perform action scenes. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Episode 11: Devotional Round" | 8 December 2024 | 0 minutes | ||
| Contestants deliver astounding live performances for devotional round. | ||||||
Set performances[edit | edit source]
Iconic Recreation (episode: 3)[edit | edit source]
| Contestant | Mentor | Film | Score | Round status | ||
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| Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | ||||
| Chandhini Kaur | Viraat | Kushi | 
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| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan | Sindhu Bhairavi |
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| Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram | 7G Rainbow Colony | 
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| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi | Vallavan |
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Golden Performance |
| Hemathi | Sabaris | Pithamagan |
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| Jofna | Irfan | Michael Madana Kama Rajan |
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Golden Performance |
| Agasthiya | Anser | Thimiru |
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| Kavipriya | Britto Mano | Thevar Magan |
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Movie Recreation (episode: 4)[edit | edit source]
| Contestant | Mentor | Film | Score | Round status | ||
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| Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | ||||
| Agasthiya | Anser | Karakattakkaran |
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Golden Performance |
| Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram | Anbe Vaa |
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| Hemathi | Sabaris | Paruthiveeran |
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| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan | Kizhakku Cheemayile |
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| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi | Thillana Mohanambal |
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| Kavipriya | Britto Mano | Mouna Ragam |
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| Jofna | Irfan | Moondram Pirai |
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| Chandhini Kaur | Viraat | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
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Dance Recreation (episode: 5)[edit | edit source]
| Contestant | Mentor | Song | Film | Score | Round status | ||
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| Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | |||||
| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan | Adiye Manam Nilluna | Neengal Kettavai |
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Golden Performance |
| Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram | Thillana Thillana | Muthu |
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| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi | Vaadi Vaadi Naattu Katta | Alli Thandha Vaanam |
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| Hemathi | Sabaris | Appadi Podu | Ghilli |
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Golden Performance |
| Jofna | Irfan | Adada Mazhaida | Paiyaa |
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Golden Performance |
| Agasthiya | Anser | Palakattu | Yaaradi Nee Mohini |
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| Kavipriya | Britto Mano | Vennilave | Minsara Kanavu |
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| Chandhini Kaur | Nagaraj | Kattipudi | Kushi |
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One on One Battle: Live Performance Recreation (episode: 6)[edit | edit source]
| Battle | Winners | |||
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| Contestant | Mentor | Contestant | Mentor | |
| Hemathi | Sabaris | Agasthiya | Anser | Agasthiya & Anser |
| Kavipriya | Britto Mano | Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram | Kiruthika &Saravana Vickram |
| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan | Jofna | Irfan | Aiswarya Ragupathi, Balaji Thiyagarajan & Jofna, Irfan (Tie & 2 Winners) |
| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi | Chandhini Kaur | Nagaraj | Chandhini Kaur & Nagaraj |
Romantic Song Recreation (episode: 7)[edit | edit source]
| Contestant | Mentor | Song | Film | Score | Round status | ||
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| Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | |||||
| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan | Sandakozhi | Aayutha Ezhuthu |
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Golden Performance |
| Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram | Kanmani Anbodu | Guna |
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Golden Performance |
| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi | Panju Mitta | Ettupatti Rasa |
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Golden Performance |
| Hemathi | Sabaris | Innum Konjam Naeram | Maryan |
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Golden Performance |
| Jofna | Irfan | Sara Sara Saara Kathu | Vaagai Sooda Vaa |
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Golden Performance |
| Agasthiya | Anser | Marugo Marugo | Sathi Leelavathi |
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Golden Performance |
| Kavipriya | Britto Mano | Uppu Karuvadu | Mudhalvan |
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Golden Performance |
| Chandhini Kaur | Nagaraj | Thamarai Poovukum | Pasumpon |
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Family Round [Part 1 & 2] (episode: 8 & 9)[edit | edit source]
| Contestant | Mentor | Contestant's Family Member(s) | Score | Round status | Episode # & Date | ||
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| Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | |||||
| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan | Aiswarya's Sister |
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| Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram | Kiruthika's Family Member |
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Golden Performance | Episode 8 (17 November) |
| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi | Aiswarya's Father |
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| Hemathi | Sabaris | Hemathi's mother |
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Golden Performance | Episode 9 (24 November) |
| Jofna | Irfan | Jofna's Mother |
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Golden Performance | Episode 8 (17 November) |
| Agasthiya | Anser | Baboos |
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Golden Performance | Episode 9 (24 November) |
| Kavipriya | Britto Mano | Child from Shelter |
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Golden Performance | Episode 9 (24 November) |
| Chandhini Kaur | Nagaraj | Chandhini's Father |
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Golden Performance | Episode 8 (17 November) |
Action Round (episode: 10)[edit | edit source]
| Teams | Score | Round status | |||
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| Contestant | Contestant | Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | |
| Aiswarya | Chandhini Kaur |
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| Kavipriya | Kiruthika |
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| Agasthiya | Jofna |
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| Hemathi | Aiswarya Ragupathi |
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Devotional Round (episode: 11)[edit | edit source]
| Contestant | Mentor | Score | Round status | ||
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| Vijay Antony | Saritha | Abhirami | |||
| Aiswarya Ragupathi | Balaji Thiyagarajan |
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| Kiruthika | Saravana Vickram |
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| Aiswarya | Vasanth Vasi |
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| Hemathi | Sabaris |
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| Jofna | Irfan |
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| Agasthiya | Anser |
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| Kavipriya | Britto Mano |
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| Chandhini Kaur | Nagaraj |
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Golden Ticket[edit | edit source]
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.
| Contestants | Golden Tickets | Rounds |
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| Jofna | 
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Iconic Recreation (Episode 3) |
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Movie Recreation (Episode 4) |
| Hemathi |
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Dance Recreation (Episode 5), Romantic Song Recreation (Episode 7), Family Round (Episode 8/9) |
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One on One Battle: Live Performance Round (Episode 6) |
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Action Round (Episode 10) |
| Kiruthika |
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Action Round (Episode 10) |
Production[edit | edit source]
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.[7]
Actress Saritha,[8] celebrated for her outstanding performances in South Indian cinema, known for her films like Kalyana Agathigal, Julie Ganapathi, Maaveeran. She will be joined by Tamil music director Vijay Antony who was cast as the first-time judge,[8][9] 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.[8]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mahanadigai: Hemathi lift the trophy; takes home Rs 50 lakhs cash prize". The Times of India. 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Tamil TV Actors Britto Mano And Sandhya Ramachandran To Soon Get Hitched". News18 India. 7 February 2023.
- ↑ "Ethirneechal fame Vimal Kumar joins the cast of Karthigai Deepam". The Times of India. 6 August 2024.
- ↑ "From Saravana Vickram to Ashwathy Ash: Tamil TV actors who made a sensational debut". Times of India.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Tamil 7: Saravana Vickram gets evicted from Bigg Boss 7". Times Of India. 25 December 2023.
- ↑ "ஜீ தமிழில் விஜய் ஆண்டனி தொகுத்து வழங்கும் நிகழ்ச்சி.. ஆரம்பமே சர்ச்சை! ஆனால் அவர் கொடுத்த செம பஞ்ச்". tamil.oneindia.com (in தமிழ்). 24 September 2024.
- ↑ "Zee Tamil Announces Auditions for 'Mahanadigai'". www.medianews4u.com. 30 August 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Actor Vijay Antony To Be Part Of A New Reality Show". News18 India. 27 September 2024.
- ↑ "சின்னத்திரை தொகுப்பாளராக விஜய் ஆண்டனி!". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). 25 September 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Mahanadigai on ZEE5