The 9th Edition of the Realistic Awards unfolded as a truly memorable evening on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at Rajwada – The Grand Ballroom of Pakwan Chennai, T. Nagar, Chennai.
A proud social initiative of Pakwan Chennai, powered by SPICA Modular Solutions Ltd, the Realistic Awards continues its journey of recognizing women who lead, inspire, and redefine excellence in their respective domains.
The evening was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. B. Srikumar, ICLS – Indian Corporate Law Service, whose presence added dignity and distinction to the celebration.
This year, 20 remarkable women from 20 diverse fields were honored for their passion, perseverance, and path-breaking contributions:
- Small Screen – Rachitha Mahalakshmi
- RJ – Shrinidhi
- Classical Dancer – Anitha Guha
- Classical Singer – Lavanya
- Playback Singer – Rakshita Suresh
- Independent Artist – VaguMazan
- VJ – Akshatha Das
- Dance Choreographer – Kavya G
- Nutritionist & Dietician – Meenu Balaji
- Medicine – Dr. Vasundra Thiagarajan
- Makeup Artist – SalomiRinita
- Journalist – Padmini Ravichandran
- Architect – KrithikaSubrahmanian
- Human Resources (HR) – Thanupa Santhosh
- Interior Designer – Urvashi Deshpande
- Global Facilitator & Leadership Catalyst – PreethaRaaghav
- Entrepreneur (Fintech) – SuramanjariElangovan
- Costume Designer – Malar Vikram
- Sports – Darsani
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to veteran actress Rajyalakshmi, celebrating her enduring legacy and decades of contribution to Indian cinema and television.
The ballroom was filled with elite invitees and distinguished guests from across industries — business leaders, artists, professionals, and influencers — coming together for a shared purpose: to celebrate womanhood in its most powerful and authentic form.
Elegant, heartfelt, and inspiring, the 9th Edition of the Realistic Awards stood as a tribute not just to achievement, but to resilience, leadership, and impact.
The event and its public relations were seamlessly managed by Vinu Hasan, Founder of Tie Up Events & PR, ensuring a grand and graceful celebration befitting the spirit of the awards.