Mahanadigai season 2
| Mahanadigai | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
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| Hosted by | RJ Vijay |
| Judges | Radikaa Sarathkumar Swasika Cheran (Epi:1 & 2) |
| No. of contestants | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zee Tamil |
| Original release | 23 May 2026 – present |
| Season chronology | |
Mahanadigai season 2 is the second season of the Indian Tamil-language competition reality show Mahanadigai. The show is a competition wherein 8 talented young girls who are introduced as new heroines to the television industry by male television celebrities are paired up, and the couples compete against each other.
RJ Vijay has officially once again been appointed as the host for the second time. Judges for the season include actress Radikaa Sarathkumar, Swasika,[1] director and actor Cheran was Special judge.[2] It premiered on Zee Tamil on 23 May 2026, and airs every Saturday at 20:30 and streams digitally on ZEE5.[3]
Contestants
| S. No. | Name | Home town | Entry episode | Episode exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwathi | Selam | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Pitchaimani | Theni | ||
| 3 | Suganthi Priya | Palani | ||
| 4 | Preethi | Madurai | ||
| 5 | Kaviya | Coimbatore | Episode 2 | |
| 6 | Gopika | Tiruvallur | ||
| 7 | Nivedhikah | Sri Lanka | ||
| 8 | Aakarsha | Chennai | ||
Mentors
- VJ Prathosh, a television actor and VJ. He played the supporting role in Raja Rani Season 2 serial which aired on Star Vijay.
- Rayan, an actor and model. He is known for portraying Arjun in Thamizhum Saraswathiyum which aired on Star Vijay. He is also known for his participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 8.
- Madhan Kumar, a YouTuber and actor. He is best known for his performances in Araathi YouTube series such as Murai Maman.
- Sabastin
- Sakthi
- Vignesh
- Thidiyan, a television actor.
- Muthukumaran Jegatheesan, a social media influencer and host. He is also known for his participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 8.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | Duration | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | "Episode 1 & 2: The Grand Launch" | 23 May 2026 | 115 minutes 107 minutes | |||||
| 2 | 2 | 24 May 2026 | |||||||
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he show was launched with the introduction of Host, Judges, Contestants, Mentors. film director, film producer and screenwriter Vetrimaaran joined as the guest with Zee Tamil's actress. | |||||||||
| 3 | 2 | "Episode 3: Introduction Round" | 31 May 2026 | 131 minutes | |||||
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Recreating a song from Tamil films. Aakarsha won first Star performer of the Week. | |||||||||
| 4 | 2 | "Episode 3: Tentkotta Round" | 14 June 2026 | 123 minutes | |||||
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Tentkotta Round. Ashwathi won Star performer of the Week. | |||||||||
Star of The Week
| Week | Episodes | Airing | Round | Contestants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | 3 | 31 May 2026 | Introduction Round | Aakarsha |
| Week 4 | 4 | 14 June 2026 | Tentkotta Round | Ashwathi |
Production
The second season of the show was announced 2 years after the first season ended. The auditions for the show were held in several locations in Tamil Nadu.[4]
Radikaa Sarathkumar known for her films like Kizhakke Pogum Rail, Dharma Devathai, Neethikku Thandanai, and serials like as Chitti, Annamalai, Selvi, Arasi, Chellamay, Vani Rani.[5][6] She will be joined by film director, producer, actor and lyricist Cheran known for his works in Tamil cinema Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Autograph (2004),Aadum Koothu and Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005). As the second-time judge after Kalaignar TV's Naalaya Iyakkunar.[7] Swasika joined as the third judge, best known for her permeance in Tamil cinema like Lubber Pandhu and Maaman.[8] RJ Vijay has once again been appointed as the host for Zee Tamil's shows.
References
- ↑ "Did you know 'Mahanadigai 2' judge Swasika acted alongside Suriya in 'Karuppu'". The Times of India. 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "Swasika and Radhika Sarathkumar join as new judges in the upcoming show 'Mahanadigai'". The Times of India. 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Mahanadigai 2' set for grand premiere on May 23". The Times of India. 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Zee Tamil brings back 'Mahanadigai' for S2". www.indianbroadcastingworld.com. 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "தொலைக்காட்சி நிகழ்ச்சியில் நடுவராகும் ராதிகா சரத்குமார்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Actress Radhika Sarathkumar joins as new judge in the upcoming show 'Mahanadigai 2'". The Times of India. 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Did you know 'Mahanadigai 2' judge Cheran directed the iconic film Autograph?". The Times of India. 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Zee Tamil launches 'Mahanadigai' Season 2 with Radhika Sarathkumar and Swasika as judges". www.medianews4u.com. 23 May 2026.