MUMBAI: Malayalam channel Asianet has announced the winners of the inaugural edition of its music talent hunt programme Star Singer. In the male category, the top prize was bagged by Arun Raj. Kavita Jayaram pocketed the first prize in the female category.

Vivekanand and Parvati Chandramohan won the top prizes in the male and female category respectively. Midhun M D and Sangeeta made it to the third spot.

The mega final event held in Thrissur was attended by celebrities including the talent hunt judges music director M Jayachandran, playback singers K S Chitra and Tippu.

The top ranked male and female singers will win a chance to sing under music director M Jayachandran for an upcoming movie. Apart from a deal with Satyam Audios, the contest winners will also get the opportunity to perform at various foreign destinations including Dubai and Kuwait. The second prize winner will be offered a playback assignment for a movie to be directed by Ranjith.