Chennai: The grand finale of IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu 2026 and IRIS Face of Chennai 2026, presented by NXT FACE and Naturals and hosted by Radisson Blu GRT Chennai, brought together aspiring models, fashion enthusiasts and industry personalities for an evening celebrating beauty, confidence, talent and style. Conceptualised and presented by Dr. Latha A. Krishna and the Iris Events team, the event marked the 15th edition of IRIS Face of Chennai, the third edition of IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu, and 26 years of Iris Events, which has conducted over 500 events.
More than 800 contestants auditioned across Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore and Chennai, with over 100 advancing to the semi-finals. Finalists competed in Ethnic Wear and Formal Evening Wear rounds, showcasing personality, confidence and stage presence. Highlights included Tata Taneira Sarees, styling by DreamZone and Jaya of Jalak Arts, and formal looks by Jyothi Textiles. The show was choreographed by Ganesh Gurung, with music by DJ Yas.
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Key Winners: IRIS Face of Chennai – Anirudh Kumar (Mr) and Miss Sadvi (Miss); IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu – Anirudh Sriram (Mr) and Roshini (Miss); Naturals Mrs Face of Chennai – Swathi; Naturals Mrs Face of Tamil Nadu – Dr. Jayanthi. IRIS Face of Madurai winners were Abisha and Ajith Kumar.
The winners were crowned by C. K. Kumaravel, Founder of Naturals, with distinguished guests and judges adding to the celebrations. With its continued commitment to discovering and nurturing talent across fashion, films, media and entertainment, Iris Events once again created a powerful platform for emerging stars.
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