Provoke Awards 2025 Winners

Best South Indian Restaurant of the Year (Vegetarian) – Nithya Amirtham
Best South Indian Restaurant of the Year (Non-Vegetarian) – Erode Amman Mess
Best Global Cuisine Restaurant of the Year – Oyama
Best Pan-Asian Restaurant of the Year – China XO, Leela Palace
Best North Indian Restaurant of the Year – Peshawri, ITC Grand Chola
Best Italian Restaurant of the Year – Toscano
Best Dessert House of the Year – Maison Indulgence
Best Ice Cream Parlour of the Year – Les Amis
Best Fusion Restaurant of the Year – Double Roti
Best Café of the Year – Bask, by Coffee?
Best Tea Café of the Year – Chai Kings
Best Food Court of the Year in a Mall – VR Mall
Best Resto bar of the Year – The Living Room
Best Pub of the Year – Radio Room
Consultant of the Year – F&B – Arasu Dennis
Best Bakery of the Year – Pumpkin Tales
Best Home Baker of the Year – Zoya Bakes
Best Hotel Chain of the Year – GRT Hotels
Best IB School of the Year – Lady Andal School
Best CBSE School of the Year – Don Bosco School of Excellence
Best Higher Secondary School of the Year – Velammal School
Best Technical Institute of the Year – Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Best Medical College of the Year – Sri Ramachandra Medical College
Best Arts & Science College of the Year – Ethiraj College for Women
Premium Mall of the Year – Phoenix Palladium
Best Fashion Designer of the Year (Female) – Kaveri Lalchand
Best Fashion Designer of the Year (Male) – Syed Bawkher
Social Worker of the Year – Little Drops
Humanitarian of the Year – Dr. Vasudha Prakash
Best Creative Agency of the Year – echoVME Digital
Best Entrepreneur of the Year (Male) – Gautam Saraogi
Best Entrepreneur of the Year (Female) – Rebecca Samuel
Best Mall Management of the Year – Munish Khanna, Express Avenue
Lifetime Achievement Award (Social Work) – Brother George
Best Mall of the Year – Nexus Vijaya Mall
Best Builder of the Year – Ramaniyam Real Estates
Best Health Care Provider of the Year – Kauvery Hospital
Environmental Conservationist of the Year – Dr. SOWMIYA ANBUMANI for Pasumai Thaayagam
Best Lifestyle Influencer of the Year – Farhana Suhail
Best Vlogger of the Year – Mohamed Irfan
Most Popular Influencer of the Year – Shamshad Begum
Best Online Channel of the Year – Behindwoods
Best Web Series of the Year – Parachute
Best Child Artistes of the Year – Iyal Arjunan and Shakthu Rithvik
Best Independent Artist of the Year – OfRo
Corporate Giant of the Year – Apollo Hospital
Best Sportswoman of the Year – Gunalan Kamalini
Best Teen Prodigy of the Year – Ayush Mhatre
Lifetime Achievement Award – Sports – Woorkeri Venkat Raman
Best OTT Platform of the Year – Jio Hotstar
Best Online Informative Channel of the Year – Madan Gowri
Best Music Label of the Year – Sony Music India
Best Art Director of the Year – S.S. Moorthy
Best Editor of the Year – Philomin Raj
Best Lyricist of the Year – Karthik Netha
Best Distributor of the Year – Red Giant Movies
Best Playback Singer of the Year – Swetha Mohan
Best Costume Designer of the Year – Aegan Ekambaram
Best Cinematographer of the Year – Theni Eswar
Best Debutant of the Year – Pavish Narayan
Best Debutant Producers of the Year – BTG Universal
Best Stunt Director of the Year – Peter Hein
Best Debutant Director of the Year – Tamizharasan Pachamuthu
Best Comedian of the Year (Critics) – Redin Kingsley
Filmmaker Par Excellence – Vetrimaaran
Lifetime Achievement Award – Cinema – K. Bhagyaraj
Lifetime Achievement Award – Choreographer (Cinema) – Brinda
Lifetime Achievement Award – Leading Actress – Kushboo Sundar
Lifetime Achievement Award – Business & Philanthropy – Ishari K. Ganesh
Best Supporting Actor of the Year – Kalaiyarasan
Best Supporting Actress of the Year – Nivedhithaa Sathish
Best Debutant Actress of the Year – Sanjana K
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Critics) – Manikandan
Best Playback Singer of the Year – Sean Roldan
Best Production House of the Year – Million Dollar Studios
Breakthrough Performance of the Year – Arun Vijay
Best Actress of the Year in an OTT Series – Aishwarya Rajesh
Best Music Director of the Year – G.V. Prakash Kumar
Pride of Tamil Nadu – Vijay Shankar
Best Choreographer of the Year – Cinema – Dinesh (Manasilaayo)
Best Actress of the Year in a Leading Role – Priya Bhavani Shankar
Best Actress of the Year in a Leading Role (Critics) – Anna Ben
Best Director of the Year – Nithilan Saminathan
Lifetime Achievement Award – Path Breaker of Tamil Cinema – R. Parthiban
Best Film of the Year – Maharaja
Pride of India – Emerging – Ruturaj Gaikwad
Most Versatile Actor of the Year in a Leading Role – Soori
Best Actor of the Year in a Comedy Role – Yogi Babu
Lifetime Achievement Award – Producer (Cinema) – Kalaipuli S. Thanu

Fashion Forward

One of the standout moments of the evening was the dazzling fashion show curated by Rubeena Afroz. With high-energy music pulsing through the venue, the crew brought the runway to life with flair and finesse. Capping off the spectacle in unforgettable style, actress Amala Paul made a surprise appearance as the showstopper, turning heads in a breathtaking ensemble that left the audience in awe.

Blending contemporary silhouettes with traditional sensibilities was designer Ashwin Thiyagarajan. Models sashayed down the ramp in his stunning collections. Samyuktha Vishwanathan looked drop dead gorgeous as
Ashwin’s showstopper for the evening.

Music & More

Talk of the Town

Everyone’s favourite actress Kushboo Sundar gracefully unveiled the Mother’s Day special May 2025 magazine with her daughter Avantika Sundar on the stage, marking a moment of mother-daughter bonding. Kushboo also emphasised the magazine’s commitment to excellence, influence, and storytelling, while sharing some interesting nuggets from her illustrious cinematic journey and some fun moments of her relationship with her daughter.

The evening was a resounding success, earning praise for its flawless execution and vibrant atmosphere. Celebrities dazzled on the red carpet, leaving guests in awe as they arrived. The well-orchestrated awards night, striking stage design, and captivating performances left a lasting impression. Social media buzzed with positive reactions, highlighting the event’s wide reach and impact. From heartfelt speeches to unforgettable moments, every aspect of the evening reflected class, elegance and excellence.