Bangalore: Zee Kannada is set to light up television screens this festive season with the Zee Kannada Kutumba Awards 2025, airing over three grand evenings on October 17th, 18th, and 19th from 6:30 PM onwards. The annual celebration of Kannada television promises a glittering showcase of talent, creativity, and passion, hosted by the charismatic trio Anushree, Niranjan, and Akul Balaji.
Returning with greater grandeur, this year’s edition will honour excellence across six major viewer-favourite categories — Favourite Actor, Favourite Actress, Favourite Jodi, Favourite Serial, Favourite Reality Show, and Favourite Anchor — alongside numerous other special recognitions.
The Kutumba Awards 2025 goes beyond the conventional awards show, offering emotional tributes, high-energy performances, engaging games, and unforgettable moments that celebrate the essence of the Zee Kannada family. The event will also feature a star-studded guest list, including Rishabh Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, and His Highness Mysore King Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar.
A highlight of the evening will be the special segment “Weekend with Ramesh Miniature”, where Rishabh Shetty shares personal stories and reflections from his artistic journey, creating one of the most memorable experiences of the event.
Speaking about the celebration, Deepak Sriramulu, Business Head of Zee Kannada and Kannada ZEE5, said, “The Kutumba Awards 2025 have been a spectacular celebration of talent, creativity, and the incredible spirit of our Kannada television family. Marking 20 years of Zee Kannada, we wanted to create a celebration that is truly memorable for our viewers. Being the most loved Kannada channel, our journey of crafting stories, smiles, and milestones continues, powered by the love of our audience. Their support has inspired us to launch hit shows like Naa Ninna Bidalaare, Karna, and Shree Raghavendra Mahatme, and introduce a new channel, Zee Power, this year. Our energy, storytelling, and connection with audiences have never been stronger. Beyond television, our OTT platform ZEE5 continues to bring Kannada stories to life through Namma Bhaashe, Namma Kathegalu, while Bullet, our micro-series app, is redefining storytelling for today’s fast-paced generation.”
Marking two decades of Zee Kannada’s contribution to regional entertainment, the Kutumba Awards 2025 continues to uphold the channel’s legacy of heritage, innovation, and heartfelt storytelling.
