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CNN-IBN’s ‘Golden South Poll’: Mohanlal leads the race for the most popular Keralite
New Delhi, November 03, 2006: Competition is hot on CNN-IBN’s ‘The Golden South Poll’ for the most popular Keralite. According to the latest poll results for the most popular Keralite, Mohanlal, India’s most spontaneous actor, is leading the race with 69.98% votes (trends at 06:00pm on November 3) as against his competitors: P.T Usha, Mammooty, E Shreedharan, E M S Namboodiripad and K R Narayanan.
The Golden South’, is a four weeklong series which showcase what makes South India, The Golden South and also marks the 50-year celebrations of formation of the four southern states – Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka.
“We are excited about the enormous response received from our viewers both on www.ibnlive.com as well as through SMS on 2622. I am delighted that our viewers are appreciating our special series focusing on South India,” added Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN & IBN 7
The voting for the most popular Keralite is on till 6:00pm, Sunday, November 5th. The winner will be announced on Sunday, November 5th at 9:00pm on ‘India at 9’ on CNN-IBN. The viewers can vote by sending SMS<KER> to 2622 and vote for their favorite. The viewers can also logon to www.ibnlive.com to cast their vote online.
CNN-IBN has entered into a strategic alliance with Mathrubhumi, the national daily in Malayalam and Radio City, wherein the findings of the poll are being featured daily.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
