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2024 Indian TV series or programme
Mahanadigai
GenreReality show
Presented byRJ Vijay
JudgesVijay Antony
Saritha
Abhirami Gopikumar
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locationTamil Nadu
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeapprox. 50–60 minutes per episode
Original release
NetworkZee Tamil
Release5 October 2024 (2024-10-05) –
present
Related
Kadhanayagi

Mahanadigai is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language reality show which premiered on 5 October 2024 on Zee Tamil, and is also available on the digital platform ZEE5. The first episode was aired on Saturday to Sunday at 20:30 (IST). It airs every Sunday at 20:30 (IST). RJ Vijay is the host for this season. Vijay Antony, Saritha and Abhirami Gopikumar are judges.

Overview

The show is designed to discover and nurture new female acting talents from across Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, providing a unique platform for aspiring actresses compete with each other to act as the protagonist to gain recognition in the entertainment industry.

The auditions are open to women aged between 18 and 30 years.

Contestants

S. No. Name Home town Entry episode Episode exited Status
1 Kiruthika Swaminathan Thanjavur Episode 1
2 Chandhini Kaur Malaysia
3 Kavipriya Sri Lanka
4 Aiswarya Erode
5 Hemathi Salem Episode 2
6 Aiswarya Ragupathi Thoothukudi
7 Jofna Alice Coimbatore
8 Agasthiya Viluppuram

Mentors

  • Britto Mano, a television actor. He played the main role in Thavamai thavamirundhu serial which aired on Zee Tamil.
  • 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.
  • 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. He is also known for his participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 7.
  • 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

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateDuration
1–21–2"Episode 1 & 2: The Grand Launch"5 & 6 October 2024120 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.
33"Episode 3: Iconic recreation (மறக்குமா நெஞ்சம்)"13 October 2024 (2024-10-13)127 minutes
Recreating a scene from Tamil films: (Chandhini Kaur, Aiswarya Ragupathi, Jofna Alice, Aiswarya are Won golden performance). Jofna won first Golden Ticket.
44"Episode 4: Movie Recreation Round"20 October 2024 (2024-10-20)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.
55"Episode 5: Dance Recreation Round"27 October 2024 (2024-10-27)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.
66"Episode 6: One on One Battle: Live Performance Round"3 November 2024 (2024-11-03)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.
77"Episode 6: Romantic Song Recreation"10 November 2024 (2024-11-10)72 minutes
Creating Iconic romantic film songs: All the teams won Golden Performances. Hemathi won Golden Ticket.
88"Episode 8: Family Round (Part 1)"17 November 2024 (2024-11-17)72 minutes
Every contestant's family member joins them for a special live performances. AiswaryA, Chandhini, Jofna and Kiruthika performed in this episode.
99"Episode 9: Family Round (Part 2)"24 November 2024 (2024-11-24)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.
1010"Episode 10: Action Round"1 December 2024 (2024-12-01)74 minutes
Contestants are take part in stunt training. They are paired in duo and perform action scenes.
1111"Episode 11: Devotional Round"8 December 2024 (2024-12-08)0 minutes
Contestants deliver astounding live performances for devotional round.

Set performances

Iconic Recreation (episode: 3)

Contestant Mentor Film Score Round status
Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Chandhini Kaur Viraat Kushi Golden Performance
Aiswarya Ragupathi Balaji Thiyagarajan Sindhu Bhairavi
Kiruthika Saravana Vickram 7G Rainbow Colony
Aiswarya Vasanth Vasi Vallavan Golden Performance
Hemathi Sabaris Pithamagan
Jofna Irfan Michael Madana Kama Rajan Golden Performance
Agasthiya Anser Thimiru
Kavipriya Britto Mano Thevar Magan

Movie Recreation (episode: 4)

Contestant Mentor Film Score Round status
Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Agasthiya Anser Karakattakkaran Golden Performance
Kiruthika Saravana Vickram Anbe Vaa
Hemathi Sabaris Paruthiveeran
Aiswarya Ragupathi Balaji Thiyagarajan Kizhakku Cheemayile
Aiswarya Vasanth Vasi Thillana Mohanambal
Kavipriya Britto Mano Mouna Ragam
Jofna Irfan Moondram Pirai Not Telecasted
Chandhini Kaur Viraat Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Dance Recreation (episode: 5)

Contestant Mentor Song Film Score Round status
Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Aiswarya Ragupathi Balaji Thiyagarajan Adiye Manam Nilluna Neengal Kettavai Golden Performance
Kiruthika Saravana Vickram Thillana Thillana Muthu
Aiswarya Vasanth Vasi Vaadi Vaadi Naattu Katta Alli Thandha Vaanam
Hemathi Sabaris Appadi Podu Ghilli Golden Performance
Jofna Irfan Adada Mazhaida Paiyaa Golden Performance
Agasthiya Anser Palakattu Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Kavipriya Britto Mano Vennilave Minsara Kanavu
Chandhini Kaur Nagaraj Kattipudi Kushi Not Telecasted

One on One Battle: Live Performance Recreation (episode: 6)

Battle Winners
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)

Contestant Mentor Song Film Score Round status
Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Aiswarya Ragupathi Balaji Thiyagarajan Sandakozhi Aayutha Ezhuthu Golden Performance
Kiruthika Saravana Vickram Kanmani Anbodu Guna Golden Performance
Aiswarya Vasanth Vasi Panju Mitta Ettupatti Rasa Golden Performance
Hemathi Sabaris Innum Konjam Naeram Maryan Golden Performance
Jofna Irfan Sara Sara Saara Kathu Vaagai Sooda Vaa Golden Performance
Agasthiya Anser Marugo Marugo Sathi Leelavathi Golden Performance
Kavipriya Britto Mano Uppu Karuvadu Mudhalvan Golden Performance
Chandhini Kaur Nagaraj Thamarai Poovukum Pasumpon Golden Performance

Family Round (episode: 8 & 9)

Contestant Mentor Contestant's Family Member(s) Score Round status Episode # & Date
Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Aiswarya Ragupathi Balaji Thiyagarajan Aiswarya's Sister Episode 9 (24 November)
Kiruthika Saravana Vickram Kiruthika's Family Member Golden Performance Episode 8 (17 November)
Aiswarya Vasanth Vasi Aiswarya's Father Episode 8 (17 November)
Hemathi Sabaris Hemathi's mother Golden Performance Episode 9 (24 November)
Jofna Irfan Jofna's Mother Golden Performance Episode 8 (17 November)
Agasthiya Anser Baboos Golden Performance Episode 9 (24 November)
Kavipriya Britto Mano Child from Shelter Golden Performance Episode 9 (24 November)
Chandhini Kaur Nagaraj Chandhini's Father Golden Performance Episode 8 (17 November)

Action Round (episode: 10)

Teams Score Round status
Contestant Contestant Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Aiswarya Chandhini Kaur Golden Performance
Kavipriya Kiruthika Golden Performance
Agasthiya Jofna Golden Performance
Hemathi Aiswarya Ragupathi Golden Performance

Devotional Round (episode: 11)

Contestant Mentor Score Round status
Vijay Antony Saritha Abhirami
Aiswarya Ragupathi Balaji Thiyagarajan
Kiruthika Saravana Vickram
Aiswarya Vasanth Vasi
Hemathi Sabaris
Jofna Irfan
Agasthiya Anser
Kavipriya Britto Mano
Chandhini Kaur Nagaraj

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.

Contestants Golden Tickets Rounds
Jofna Iconic Recreation (Episode 3)
Aiswarya Ragupathi Movie Recreation (Episode 4)
Hemathi Dance Recreation (Episode 5), Romantic Song Recreation (Episode 7), Family Round (Episode 8/9)
Chandhini Kaur One on One Battle: Live Performance Round (Episode 6)
Kavipriya Action Round (Episode 10)
Kiruthika 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.

Actress Saritha, 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, 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.

See also

References

  1. "ஜீ தமிழின் புது வரவு.. கோலாகலமாக தொடங்கும் மகாநடிகை நிகழ்ச்சி!". tamil.samayam.com (in Tamil). 28 September 2024.
  2. "New show 'Mahanadigai' set to premiere on October 5". The Times of India. 27 September 2024.
  3. "ஜீ தமிழில் 'மகாநடிகை' புதிய ரியாலிட்டி ஷோ". www.kamadenu.in (in Tamil). 1 October 2024.
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  5. "Tamil TV Actors Britto Mano And Sandhya Ramachandran To Soon Get Hitched". News18 India. 7 February 2023.
  6. "Ethirneechal fame Vimal Kumar joins the cast of Karthigai Deepam". The Times of India. 6 August 2024.
  7. "From Saravana Vickram to Ashwathy Ash: Tamil TV actors who made a sensational debut". Times of India.
  8. "Bigg Boss Tamil 7: Saravana Vickram gets evicted from Bigg Boss 7". Times Of India. 25 December 2023.
  9. "ஜீ தமிழில் விஜய் ஆண்டனி தொகுத்து வழங்கும் நிகழ்ச்சி.. ஆரம்பமே சர்ச்சை! ஆனால் அவர் கொடுத்த செம பஞ்ச்". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 24 September 2024.
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  11. ^ "Actor Vijay Antony To Be Part Of A New Reality Show". News18 India. 27 September 2024.
  12. "சின்னத்திரை தொகுப்பாளராக விஜய் ஆண்டனி!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 25 September 2024.

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