Bengaluru, Oct 30: Get ready to celebrate talent, creativity, and the spirit of Kannada entertainment as Zee Kannada brings back its much-awaited Kutumba Awards 2026, airing on October 30, 31, and November 1 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The celebrations will begin with a glamorous Red Carpet from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, giving viewers a glimpse of their favourite celebrities as they arrive for the grand occasion. Across three spectacular evenings, viewers can look forward to a dazzling blend of glamour, emotion, and unforgettable performances, with popular television personalities and some of the biggest names in Kannada cinema coming together for this grand celebration.
The beloved awards show celebrates excellence across nearly 80 categories, recognising the talent, creativity, and contributions of artistes and professionals who make Kannada entertainment special. Going beyond popular categories such as Favourite Actor, Favourite Actress, Favourite Jodi, Favourite Serial, Favourite Reality Show, and Favourite Anchor, this year’s celebration also honours the technicians who work behind the scenes and common achievers who have made a difference through their accomplishments. With special performances, entertaining moments, heartfelt tributes, and exciting interactions, the awards celebrate the people and stories that have connected with audiences across Karnataka.
Adding star power to the celebration, the Kutumba Awards 2026 will feature popular celebrities from Kannada cinema, including Kiccha Sudeep, Golden Star Ganesh, Amulya, Meghana Raj Sarja, Khushboo, Daali Dhananjaya, Roaring Star Murali, Tharun Sudhir, Sonal Monterio, Reeshma Nanaiah, and Vijaya Raghavendra, Sanjith Hegde, Sudhrani, Tara, Sharan, Nishvika Naidu, Ashika Ranganath, Amrutha Iyengar, Aditi Prabhudeva, Darling Krishna, Ajay Rao, Brunda Acharya, Lovely Star Prem, Vijay Prakash, Chikkanna, Arjun Janya, TN Seetharam and Prakash Belvadi along with several other prominent personalities. Their presence will make the three-day celebration even more memorable, bringing together the worlds of Kannada television and cinema on one spectacular stage.
As part of the celebrations, Zee Kannada also took the Kutumba Awards closer to its audiences through a special canter campaign that travelled across all 31 districts of Karnataka, encouraging viewers to cast their votes for their favourite artistes and categories. The initiative brought the excitement of the awards to people across the state, giving fans an opportunity to participate in the voting process and support the stars they love. The campaign further strengthened the connection between Zee Kannada and its viewers, making them an integral part of this grand celebration.
The celebrations will be hosted by popular television personalities Akul Balaji, Anushree, Kuri Pratap, and Shwetha Changappa, who will keep audiences entertained with their engaging presence, humour, and lively interactions throughout the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Deepak Sriramulu, Business Head of Zee Kannada and Kannada ZEE5, said,
“The love and support that Zee Kannada receives from its viewers have always been our biggest strength. We strive to make the Kutumba Awards more special every year for the audiences who welcome our shows and artistes into their homes and hearts. It is not just an awards ceremony, but a celebration of the artistes who have won the hearts of our viewers, their hard work, and the achievements of Kannada entertainment. This year too, leading names from the Kannada film industry and popular television artistes will come together on one stage, offering viewers three days of grand entertainment. We look forward to continuing this special bond with our audiences and receiving their love and support.”
The Zee Kannada Kutumba Awards continue to celebrate the talent, creativity, and dedication of the artists and teams who bring Kannada television to life. The awards also recognize the strong bond between the channel, its artistes, and the millions of viewers who have made Zee Kannada a part of their everyday lives.
Don’t miss the Zee Kannada Kutumba Awards 2026, airing on October 30, 31, and November 1 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, exclusively on Zee Kannada.
