Nayika Nayakan

Nayika Nayakan (transl.Heroine, Hero) is an Indian Malayalam-language reality TV talent show[1] which was broadcast on Mazhavil Manorama from 28 May 2018 to 17 October 2018, aired every Monday to Wednesday at 9:00 PM (IST).[2] The show's jury was headed by film director Lal Jose and actors Kunchacko Boban and Samvrutha Sunil.[3]

Nayika Nayakan
GenreReality show
Talent hunt
Directed byAbraham Chunkathu
Creative directorsChandrakala
Midhun Chettoor
Presented byDain Davis
Ashwathy Srikanth
Pearle Maaney
(till Epi:30)
JudgesLal Jose
Samvrutha Sunil
Kunchacko Boban
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes63
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeApprox. 45 minutes
Release
Original networkMazhavil Manorama
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original release28 May (2018-05-28) 
17 October 2018 (2018-10-17)

Its grand finale was held from 15 to 17 October 2018, Lal Jose declared Shambu Menon and Darshana S. Nair as the winners of the show and also distributed several awards to the contestants along with actors Kunchacko Boban and Samvrutha Sunil.[4]

Plot

The show featured 16 contestants including 8 boys and 8 girls who were given a chance to be the next aspiring leading actors or actresses of Malayalam cinema.[5] The series contained different segments and tasks through which the contestants showcased their acting skills. The judgement would be completely based on the performance of the candidates. The winning pair would be selected to play the lead protagonists in an upcoming film of director Lal Jose. Most of the contestants have already been cast for upcoming movies for leading and supporting roles.[6]

Contestants

Contestant Status Ref.
Aamina Nijam Eliminated [7]
Addis Antony Akkara Runner-Up [8]
Ann Paul Eliminated [9]
Ann Jameela Saleem Eliminated [10]
Darshana S. Nair WINNER [11]
Malavika Krishnadas 3rd place [12]
Meenakshi Raveendran Eliminated [13]
Mintu Maria Vincent Eliminated [14]
Nandu Anand Eliminated [15]
Roshan Ullas Eliminated [16]
Shambu Menon WINNER [17]
Sidhi Vinayak Eliminated [18]
Thejus Jyothi Eliminated [19]
Venkitesh V.P Eliminated [20]
Vincy Aloshious Runner-Up [21]
R. Viswa 3rd place [22]
Special Awards
Award Recipient(s)
Best Comedian
  • Meenakshi Raveendran
  • Venkitesh V.P
Best Dancer
Best Romantic Pair
  • Mintu Mariya Vincent
  • Shambu Menon
Character Actor/Actress
  • Darshana Nair
  • Thejus Jyothi
Daring Act
  • Ann Salim
  • Nandu Anand
Versatile Actor/Actress
  • Addis Antony
  • Vincy Aloshious
Special Mention
  • Amina Nijam
  • Ann Paul
  • Roshan Ullas
  • Sidhi Vinayak

Cast

Hosts
Judge
Mentors
Guest Mentors

See also

References

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  2. "Nayika Nayakan, a new talent hunt show on Malayalam TV". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  3. "Pearle Maaney to host Nayika Nayakan". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  4. "Lal Jose crowns the winners of the show". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  5. "More of a friend, less of a judge, Kunchacko Boban to mentor 'Nayika Nayakan'". manoramaonline.com.
  6. "Kerala's Next Superstars Are On Mazhavil Manorama". exchange4media.com.
  7. "അഞ്ചാം പാതിരയിലെ 'വിക്കി മരിയ'; ചിത്രങ്ങൾ വൈറൽ".
  8. "Flashback Friday: Nayika Nayakan fame Addis Akkara shares a throwback video of his popular 'Premam Round' performance; says, "can't wait to get back' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. "Nayika Nayakan written update, August 01, 2018: Four contestants get eliminated - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. "Follow Your Dreams : A Candid Chat with Ann Saleem! | RITZ". 23 July 2019.
  11. "Nayika Nayakan is an institution and Lal Jose is the HOD, says winner Darshana S Nair - Times of India". The Times of India.
  12. "Nayika Nayakan finalist Malavika Krishnadas launts her dancing skills". timesofindia. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  13. "Meenakshi Raveendran thanks judge Lal Jose for being the best guru ; read post". Times of India.
  14. "Nayika Nayakan: Shambhu Menon and Mintu Maria win the 'Best Romantic Pair' title - Times of India". The Times of India.
  15. Anandha Vishnu (7 March 2019). "അഭിനയമെന്ന മോഹം വളർത്തിയത് സുഹൃത്തുക്കളാണ്: നന്ദു ആനന്ദ്". samayam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  16. Anandha Vishnu (6 March 2019). "അഭിനയത്തിലൂടെ തിരിച്ചറിയപ്പെടണം എന്നാണ് ആഗ്രഹം: റോഷൻ ഉല്ലാസ്". samayam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  17. "Nayika Nayakan was more daring than Bigg Boss, says winner Shambhu Menon - Times of India". The Times of India.
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  19. "Nayika Nayakan written update, October 9, 2018: Four contestants get eliminated - Times of India". The Times of India.
  20. Madhu, Vignesh (2 February 2020). "'Nayika Nayakan' fame Venkitesh joins the cast of Mammootty's Priest". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  21. "From a shy girl to a hottie, the transformation was indeed a miracle, says Vincy Aloshoius, Nayika Nayakan finalist - Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. "Nayika Nayakan finalist Vishwa shares a throwback video from the show; see video - Times of India". The Times of India.
  23. "ചാക്കോച്ചനുമായി തല്ല്, അവസരം നൽകാത്ത അശ്വതി; ഡെയ്ൻ മനസ്സ് തുറക്കുന്നു". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  24. "Pearle Maaney to host Nayika Nayakan". timesofindia.
  25. "Nayika Nayakan team surprises their judge Lal Jose on his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India.
  26. "Kunchacko Boban is cool both on and off this show". Retrieved 25 October 2018.
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