The highly anticipated grand finale of the local singing competition, Big Stage Tamil Season 2, aired on April 28, 2024, at 9 p.m. on Astro Vinmeen (Channel 202), available via TV, Astro GO, On Demand, and Sooka. Ruhan Ravindran, hailing from Pahang, was crowned as the champion of Big Stage Tamil Season 2. His relentless hard work and unwavering dedication have finally paid off with this well-deserved title.
It was an unforgettable evening brimming with musical excellence and dazzling performances, culminating in Yassaskaran securing the position of first runner-up, with Thivya emerging as the second runner-up. In the second round, Yoshiny and Nittyan were recognized as the recipients of the consolation prizes, while in the first round, Nehsan and Berma Chandra claimed consolation prizes. Nittyan garnered the Most Popular Award through a public voting process conducted from April 22nd to April 28th via the Astro Ulagam website.
Prem Anand, Vice President, Indian Customer Business, Astro, said, “We would like to congratulate Ruhan, for winning the second season of Big Stage Tamil, as he showed dedication and growth throughout the season. We would also like to extend our congratulations to all the other contestants, and we wish everyone the best for their future. On top of that, we are also pleased to announce that the champion and first runner-up will have the opportunity to be the Rocketfuel Entertainment talents which solidifies our continuous effort to grow local talents to showcase their skills in both local and international music arena”.
Sponsored by Cuckoo, the winners brought home the following Cuckoo goods in addition to the thrilling cash prizes:
- Champion: RM50,000, Cuckoo Grande Water Purifier and secured an opportunity to be a Rocketfuel Entertainment talent;
- First runner up: RM25,000, Cuckoo U Model Air Purifier and received an opportunity to be a Rocketfuel Entertainment talent;
- Second runner up: RM10,000 and Cuckoo P10 Pressure Multi-Cooker;
- Most Popular Award: RM10,000 and Cuckoo K Model Air Purifier;
- Consolation prizes:
- 2 contestants from the Grand finale (round 2): RM5,000 each;
- 2 contestants from the Grand finale (round 1): RM3,000 each
Hosted by esteemed local hosts Saint TFC and Viki, the grand finale featured an exclusive segment where the top three contestants had the honor of sharing the stage with the legendary Indian playback singer, voice actor, composer, and chief judge of Big Stage Tamil Season 2, Mano.
During the pivotal moment when dreams transformed into reality for the contestants, Ruhan mesmerized the audience with his rendition of the timeless classic ‘Kattu Kuyile,’ while Yassaskaran delivered a soulful performance of the popular track ‘Hey Raja,’ and Thivya enchanted the spectators with her rendition of ‘Pasamulla Pandiyare.’ Adding to the enchantment of the evening, Astro customers were treated to a spellbinding performance by Mano, who graced the stage with one of his iconic hits, ‘Thuliyile.’ This unforgettable moment served as the perfect finale touch, elevating the atmosphere to new heights of joy and celebration.
Congratulations to all the contestants of Big Stage Tamil Season 2! Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent have propelled them to the grand finale, marking a significant milestone in their musical journeys. As they embark on their future endeavors, we extend our best wishes for their continued success and achievements. Big Stage Tamil Season 2 has not only crowned a deserving champion but has also served as a remarkable platform for Malaysian Indians to showcase their extraordinary talents and enrich the local music scene.
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