OTTplay Changemakers Awards 2024 set to celebrate the trailblazers of South Indian Cinema

OTTplay, India's leading AI-based recommendation engine platform and OTT Super app, is set to unveil the second edition of the OTTplay Changemakers Awards on October 26, 2024, at the prestigious Taj Coromandel in Chennai. The highly-anticipated event, from the house of Hindustan Times in partnership with Hindu Tamil Thisai, will shine the spotlight on the South Indian entertainment industry, honouring the individuals and creative minds who have driven innovation and transformation across OTT platforms and cinema.

Building on the success of the inaugural edition in Mumbai last year that celebrated disruptors from across the Indian film industries, the 2024 awards will focus exclusively on the thriving Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam cinema. As South Indian films continue to break barriers with groundbreaking storytelling and commercial success, this year's event will bring together visionaries from these vibrant industries.

The awards ceremony will felicitate winners in over 30 categories, with special emphasis on the awards for Disruptive Star, Most Versatile Performer and Inspiring Actor, across the four South industries, along with celebrating the pioneers of the industry. These categories, for both male and female talents, will highlight the creativity, versatility and social impact made by those who have left a lasting impression in both OTT and traditional cinema.

Talking about the awards, Avinash Mudaliar, co-founder and CEO of OTTplay, said, “The OTTplay Changemakers Awards is not just about recognising talent; it is about celebrating the power of storytelling to bring about real change. This year, with our exclusive focus on South Indian cinema, we are honouring individuals who have pushed creative boundaries and inspired audiences globally. We are proud to continue the legacy started last year, now showcasing the incredible contributions of South Indian storytellers.”

In addition to individual recognitions, the awards will spotlight two categories: Voice of Change and Cinema for Change, which will honour contributions toward social causes such as supporting animal welfare and highlight the industry’s commitment to social responsibility.

Just like last year, the credibility and transparency of the OTTplay Changemakers Awards are maintained through an editorially driven process led by OTTplay and Hindu Tamil Thisai, ensuring that each winner is thoughtfully selected and deserving of the recognition they receive.

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the event. The excitement of the awards will reach a broader audience as the event will be streamed on ZEE5, the official streaming partner, with Fever FM as the radio partner.

About OTTplay

OTTplay is India's OTT Super app that uses AI-based recommendations to revolutionize content discovery and consumption. With the introduction of OTTplay Premium, the platform now offers a curated selection of content from 40 premier OTT platforms which are personalised based on each user’s unique preferences.