Top Cooku Dupe Cooku' Season 2 set for grand premiere on August 17; Here's what we know so far
This season comes with the tagline 'Rendu Thaan Trendu' (Double the Trend), and everything about the show promises to be twice as entertaining, from two charismatic hosts to two expert judges and a two-episode-per-week schedule.
The judging panel will once again feature the popular duo, Chef Venkatesh Bhat and Chef RamMohan, known for their culinary expertise and light-hearted banter. On the hosting front, Rakesh will be joined by the ever-energetic Sivaangi Krishnakumar, ensuring the humour quotient remains sky-high.
The mentor chefs guiding the teams this season are Chef Cheruba Nelson, Chef Sai, and Chef Ardrian.
The celebrity 'Top Cooks' include: Kiran (Film artiste), Shivani Narayanan (Actress & model), Delna Davis (TV actress), Preetha (Digital celebrity, web series fame), Priyanka (Film artiste), Robo Shankar (Actor & comedian), TSR (Comedy artiste), Vaheesan (Tamil rap artiste), Besant Ravi (Actor & stunt master)
The 'Dupe Cooks' bring together returning favourites like Dheena, Adhirchi Arun, Bharath, Monisha, GP Muthu, and Aditya Kathir, alongside new entrants Nikki, Meenakshi, Kamalesh, and Lakshmi, a 75-year-old homemaker from Madurai.
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With new challenges, quirky rounds, and unpredictable twists, Top Cooku Dupe Cooku Season 2 is expected to serve up a perfect mix of comedy and culinary creativity. Social media buzz is already high, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of their favourite comalis and celebrity contestants.
Season 1, which launched in May 2024, was an instant hit with its unique format, pairing celebrity 'Top Cooks' with less-experienced 'Dupe Cooks,' all mentored by chefs. The finale crowned Narendra Prasad (NP) and Sujatha as joint winners, who shared the prize money of ₹20 lakh.
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