Udaya Kannadiga 2026, a special awards celebration honouring distinguished personalities from Karnataka, will be telecast on Udaya TV at 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The programme recognises achievers from cinema, music, public service, entrepreneurship, sports and social welfare, bringing together prominent names from the Kannada entertainment industry and individuals whose contributions have made a difference to society.
The colourful ceremony features award presentations, celebrity appearances, special performances and memorable moments celebrating Karnataka’s talent and achievements.
Udaya Kannadiga 2026 Telecast Details
Viewers can watch the Udaya Kannadiga 2026 awards ceremony on Udaya TV during the weekend evening broadcast.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Udaya Kannadiga 2026 |
| Channel | Udaya TV |
| Language | Kannada |
| Telecast Days | Saturday and Sunday |
| Telecast Time | 6:00 PM |
| Programme Type | Awards and Entertainment Special |
| Featured Personalities | Upendra, Ramesh Aravind, Hamsalekha, Sudharani, Vijay Prakash, Yogaraj Bhat and others |
Udaya Kannadiga 2026 Honourees – Cinema and Music Personalities
Several celebrated personalities from Kannada cinema and music are among those recognised at Udaya Kannadiga 2026.
Actor and filmmaker Upendra, actor and director Ramesh Aravind, veteran music composer Hamsalekha, actress Sudharani, singer Vijay Prakash and filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat feature among the prominent honourees.
The event celebrates their contributions to Kannada entertainment and their influence on audiences across generations.
Upendra also shares his enthusiasm for continuing his filmmaking journey well into the future, reflecting his enduring passion for cinema.
Recognition for Public Service, Sports and Social Contributions
Beyond entertainment, Udaya Kannadiga 2026 honours individuals whose work has contributed to society in different ways.
The recognised personalities include senior police officer Dayanand B., digital content creator Aiyyo Shraddha, and K. S. Shilpa, recognised for her sporting achievements.
Zubeda, known for performing the last rites of unclaimed bodies, is also honoured for her humanitarian service.
Entrepreneurs Raghavendra Rao and Divya, associated with Rameshwaram Cafe, are recognised alongside film producer Rockline Venkatesh.
The ceremony also acknowledges environmentalist Sadashiva Hydra and Hanumanta Bommu Gowda, known for his traditional work involving paralysis treatment.
These recognitions highlight the programme’s wider focus on people making meaningful contributions beyond the entertainment industry.
Special Performances and Celebrity Presenters
Udaya Kannadiga 2026 includes entertaining performances and appearances by popular Kannada television and film personalities.
Ramesh Aravind and Sudharani are among the performers featured in the awards celebration.
The programme also brings together presenters and guests including Dattanna, Aditi Prabhudeva, Nagendra Prasad, Lahari Velu and Vinay Guruji.
Television personality Ankita Amar is associated with the event’s presentation.
Popular Udaya TV serial artists also participate in the celebrations, including Nithya Ram from Shanthi Nivasa, Vaishnavi from Gelathi Gayathri, Tanvi Rao from Bhagyavantharu and Chandan from Muguthi Malli.
Their participation adds a familiar television connection to the awards ceremony.
Watch Udaya Kannadiga 2026 on Udaya TV
With recognition for film personalities, musicians, public servants, entrepreneurs and social contributors, Udaya Kannadiga 2026 combines an awards ceremony with a weekend entertainment special.
Udaya Kannadiga 2026 will air on Udaya TV at 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the award presentations, celebrity performances and special moments from the celebration.
