A Celebration of Young Brilliance for the competition received over 1,000 entries, with participants dazzling audiences in three dynamic categories singing, dancing, and musical instruments. After a rigorous selection process featuring multiple audition rounds and semi-finals, the grand finale unfolded as a breathtaking display of skill, creativity, and passion.
Meet the Shining Stars of 2025 Little Star Champion winner is SumukhKarkhala, 1st Runnerup winner is Abhinav Srinidhi Thayur and the 2nd Runner up winner is Hana Mehvish. Along with this there was other category winners, Ruthvika who won the category in dance, Jeanna Mariam Arun who won the category in singing and Amog R Nayak who won the category in instruments.
The winners took home incredible prizes, including ₹1 lakh for the champion, ₹50,000 for the 1st runner-up, and ₹25,000 for the 2nd runner-up, along with exclusive gifts. Industry Experts was Impressed by Raw Talents that participated named Amogh R Nayak, Shriyansh Mani, Abhinav Srinidhi Thayur, Diya Chandra, SumukhKarkhala, Monal KV, Kishan, Inchara M, Ruthvika, Ruhi Nilesh, Poorvidha B V, Hana Mehvish, Jeanna Mariam Arun, Dhruv Bharadwaj, Alayna Shiyasm,also in which panel of renowned judges from the entertainment industry praised the participants for their exceptional performances.
Lulu FunturaLittle Star Champion winner 2025 is SumukhKarkhala (center), 1st Runner up winner is Abhinav Srinidhi Thayur(right)and the 2nd Runner up winner is Hana Mehvish (left)
According to Mr. Shereef Kochumon, Regional Director of Lulu Mall Bengaluru -"Little Star 2025" went beyond a contest and it became a movement to nurture creativity, build confidence, and inspire dreams. The event not only provided a professional platform for children to shine but also fostered a sense of community among families and art enthusiasts. We are proud to empower the next generation of performers. The enthusiasm and dedication we saw this year that have set a new benchmark, and we can't wait to make 'Little Star 2026' even bigger"
With the resounding success of this edition, LuLuFuntura is already preparing to expand the competition next year, promising more opportunities, categories, and surprises for young talents nationwide.
