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, director and actor Cheran was Special judge. It premiered on Zee Tamil on 23 May 2026, and airs every Saturday at 20:30 and streams digitally on ZEE5.
The Grand Finale of the show took place on 13 September 2026. Gopika was declared the title winners, while Kavya was declared the runners-up.
Contestants S. No. Name Home town Entry episode Episode exited 1 Ashwathi Selam Episode 1 18 2 Pitchaimani Theni 3 Suganthi Priya Palani 18 4 Preethi Madurai 5 Kaviya Coimbatore Episode 2 18 6 Gopika Tiruvallur 18 7 Nivedhikah Sri Lanka 18 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
Star of The Week Week Episodes Airing Round Contestants Week 3 3 Introduction Round Aakarsha Week 4 4 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.
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. 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. Swasika joined as the third judge, best known for her permeance in Tamil cinema like Lubber Pandhu and Maaman. RJ Vijay has once again been appointed as the host for Zee Tamil's shows.
References
External links
Mahanadigai on ZEE5