Bharat DMF Digital Icon Awards 2025: Honouring India’s Digital Trailblazers

Bharat DMF Digital Icon Awards 2025: Honouring India’s Digital Trailblazers

Hyderabad: The city sparkled with digital brilliance as the Bharat DMF Digital Icon Awards 2025 celebrated India’s most influential creators and storytellers at the HICC Convention Center, Hyderabad. The grand evening brought together leading voices from the world of film, media, content creation, and technology  marking India’s biggest celebration of digital excellence.

Organized by the Bharat Digital Media Federation (DMF) in collaboration with Cinematica Expo, and supported by the Government of Telangana and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the event honoured those shaping the nation’s evolving digital culture.

The ceremony was graced by Smt. Ch. Priyanka IAS, Special Commissioner, I&PR Department, Government of Telangana, as the Special Guest of Honour. She commended the movement for spotlighting India’s creative powerhouses, stating 

Digital creators are not just entertainers; they are storytellers, educators, and changemakers. I congratulate all the awardees and Bharat DMF for recognizing their vital contribution to our culture and economy.

 Award Highlights: Honouring India’s Digital Icons

 Taran Adarsh  Digital Icon of the Year: Film Journalism

 For his unmatched credibility in cinema trade analysis and box office reporting.

I’ve witnessed the film industry’s digital evolution up close. This honour from Bharat DMF truly celebrates that journey.

Suma Kanakala  Digital Icon of the Year: Entertainment

For her everlasting connection with audiences across platforms.

The platforms may change, but the bond with audiences remains timeless. This recognition means a lot.

Manav Manglani  Digital Icon: Visual Influence

 For transforming celebrity photo journalism into a powerful digital storytelling medium.

This award is for every photographer redefining visual culture in the digital age.

 Vamshi Kurapati (Raw Talks)  Digital Icon: Podcasting & Youth Voice

 For his fearless, vernacular content that inspires millions of young listeners.

This is for every creator speaking from the heart in their own language. The future is local  and it’s digital.

Leading the movement, Viswa CM, Founder of Bharat Digital Media Federation, shared his roadmap for India’s creator economy:

This is just the beginning. Bharat DMF is here to unite creators across languages, states, and platforms  from national awards to welfare programs and India’s first Creator Zone. We’re building a nation-first creator ecosystem.

The star-studded night concluded with announcements for Bharat DMF’s national expansion, collaborations with global platforms, and creator welfare and training initiatives aimed at empowering the next generation of Indian digital leaders.