The runner-up was 17-year-old Soorya, who took home S$3,000 in prize money. Third place and S$2,000 went to Swathy, 20.
The other two finalists Shruthilayaa, 16, and Resshma, 17, received S$500 each.
Yaar Antha Star 2024 serves as a springboard for aspiring young singers, aged between 15 and 21, to showcase their vocal prowess and talent across Mediacorp’s multiple platforms, including mewatch and Vasantham.
Over three months, 12 contestants went through weekly themed performances and honed their skills under the mentorship of vocal coach Nirmala Narasimhan and industry veteran Elamaran Natarajan.
Their performances were evaluated by a panel of judges, featuring six-time National Film Award winner India KS Chithra, classical musician Muralikrishnan Rangan and contemporary artiste Yung Raja.
Fans can catch the entire competition on mewatch, Ungalukkaga Mediacorp’s Instagram and Facebook.