The winner of the Tamil music reality series Super Singer Junior 10 was finally announced on Sunday. The 11-year-old singer Gayathri lifted the trophy, while Nasreen, also aged 11, was named the first runner-up. The winner was presented the trophy by none other than Kamal Haasan and AR Rahman, who were the chief guests on the singing reality show. They were on the show to promote their upcoming film Thug Life, which is directed by Mani Ratnam.
As part of the winning amount, Gayathri was presented with the key to a luxurious villa worth Rs 60 lakh. She received the keys from Kamal Haasan and AR Rahman. Take a look:
Gayathri’s singing won hearts throughout the show. She comes from a musical family — her father and forefathers have played musical instruments at temples. She got emotional after being announced the winner of the show. Gayathri said, “I still can’t believe this moment is real. This victory belongs to my parents, my mentors, and everyone who supported me. I’ve learned so much during this journey, and this platform has given me memories that will last a lifetime.”
Nasreen, who was named the first runner-up, took home a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. Aadya and Sarasruthi were announced as the second runners-up and were awarded Rs 5 lakh each. Another finalist, Lynet, received a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh.
The grand finale featured a special moment when five-year-old Sri Varshini performed the hit songs ‘Kanmani Anbodu’ and ‘Jinguchaa’ along with Kamal Haasan. Their performance had the audience and judges cheering for them, making it one of the most memorable moments of the night.
Super Singer Junior 10 was judged by singers Mano, KS Chithra, and music director Imman. The show was hosted by Ma Ka Pa Anand and Priyanka Deshpande, and it aired on Vijay Television and JioHotstar.
