Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5 finale: Susanthica wins the trophy, Sapesan becomes the first runner-up

Susanthica's performances pulled at heartstrings as the heartfelt ballads she sang captivated the audience.

The highly anticipated winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5 was revealed on the night of November 23 as the champion, Susanthica ,claimed the prestigious title.

Susanthica's performances pulled at heartstrings as the heartfelt ballads she sang captivated the audience. The competition was tight among six finalists: Sreehari Raveendran, Susanthica, Sapesan, Chinnu Senthamilan, Pavithra, and Shivani.

Saregamapa Title Winner #Susanthica 🥳🥹 Saregamapa Senior Season 5 Grand Finale Live#SaregamapaSeniorSeason5#GrandFinaleLive#ZeeTamilpic.twitter.com/3fICodZoKQ

— Zee Tamil (@ZeeTamil) November 23, 2025

Moment of victory. 🏆 Susanthica 🥳🥹 Saregamapa Senior Season 5 Grand Finale Live#SaregamapaSeniorSeason5#GrandFinaleLive#ZeeTamilpic.twitter.com/Fm0bgOM9Jq — Zee Tamil (@ZeeTamil) November 23, 2025

The folk music expert, Sapesan, fell short of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors title, finishing as the first runner-up, while lively performer Chinnu Senthamilan secured the second runner-up award. In the meantime, Pavithra became the favourite of the people.

The champion departed with approximately Rs.15 lakh in cash rewards. In the meantime, MP Developers awarded the winner a dream residence. Nevertheless, the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa title brought several benefits, as it led to opportunities for music album contracts, concert tours, television appearances, performance slots, and sponsorships on social media.

The cherished Tamil singing competition that was broadcast on Zed Tamil began on May 24. Following weeks of remarkable performances, emotional peaks, and intense rivalry, last night showcased the hidden treasures of the music scene as five finalists vied for the most sought-after title.

The thrilling grand finale was broadcast live on Zed Tamil on Sunday starting at 5:00 PM, with the winner revealed around 11:00 PM.

This season's group of music legends included newcomers Shweta Mohan and SP Charan, while returning panellists Srinivas, Vijay Prakash, Saindhavi, and Karthik came back after successful prior editions.

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The finale presented a demanding task, showcasing a variety of impressive performances, with each finalist contributing their distinct style and energy to the stage.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors differed from youth-orientated programmes by highlighting participants over the age of 35. Honouring experienced talent, the programme showcased participants from diverse backgrounds, taking part in weekly competitions and interacting with live audiences through viewer voting.