Southern Crown Hall, Grand by GRT was an evening filled with stars of different walks of lif
Chennai, 30th July 2025: IRIS Events kickstarts its 25th year with a grand Pre-Event Press Meet for IRIS Face of Chennai 2025 & IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu 2025 presented by Naturals – The World’s Fastest Growing Salon Chain and hosted by Grand Chennai by GRT hotels. Iris Face of Chennai has been the launch pad for many aspiring young models and Actors. To name a few: Shreya Gupto, Dushara Vijayan, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Abhirami Iyer, Tarini Kalingarayar, Suja Surya Nila, Anu Singh, Niroop Nandakumar, Akilan, Munaf Rahman, Sofia, Manasha Choudhary, Rameez Meeran who are successful models and actors.
The event was graced by several prominent personalities from the fashion, film and media industries, alongside top sponsors, partners and well-wishers of the IRIS brand, including Mr. C.K. Kumaravel – Co-founder & CMD, Naturals Salon, Dr. Veena Kumaravel – Founder, Naturals Salon, Mr. Vikram Cotah – CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Sultan Mohideen – MD of Sultan Gems & Diamonds, Mr. A.S. Murugavelan – Founder of Duffldigital & Fun Flutter Jam.
The Press Meet served as the official curtain-raiser for this year’s most iconic fashion talent hunt – The 14th edition of IRIS Face of Chennai
* Presenting Partner – Naturals – The World’s Fastest Growing Salon Chain
* Hosting Partner – Grand by GRT & Radisson Blu by GRT.
* Digital Branding Partner – Fun-Flutter-Jam.
* Photography Partner – Chennai Visualite Academy.
* Knowledge Partner – Antway School of Design – Chennai & Calicut
* Fashion & Costume Partners – Habibti- Fashion for Life, Madras Institute of Fashion Technology,
Fashiyana by Shabana & D fuse – The Gentle Man’s Theory
* Event Partner – Enchanted Experiences
* Concept & Event by – IRIS Events
IRIS Face of Chennai & IRIS Face Of Tamil Nadu 2025:
This year being the 25th year, auditions will be held across Tamil Nadu specifically in cities like Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore and Chennai open to Miss & Mr from 18 to 29 years and Married Women upto 50 years. A few dedicated Naturals salon will offer makeover for aspiring participants in these cities. A mega audition will be held in the month of September followed by selection of finalists in all the categories. The finale will be held on 27th September 2025 at Radission Blu by GRT, Meenambakkam.
Dr Latha A Krishna – CEO of Iris Events says “Last year the event saw 1000+ participants auditioned in Chennai for the first level and 30 contestants made to the final in all the three categories put together. Since this year the event is open to complete Tamil Nadu, we expect to audition more than 3000 participants out of which 15 from each category will be shortlisted for the finale. Apart from the main titles we will have separate titles for Coimbatore, Trichy and Madurai. All those winners will be competing for Iris Face of Tamil Nadu along with others in Chennai”
Highlights of the Evening:
* Celebration of 25 Years of IRIS Events, honoring its legacy in entertainment field
* Unveiling of the Crown
* Official Launch of IRIS Face of Chennai 2025 & IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu 2025.
* A thematic fashion show featuring celebrity models from the IRIS family, who have made their mark in the modelling, pageantry and film & television industries. This glamorous showcase is curated by Ms. Suja Suriya Nila – Face of Chennai 2015, Miss Madras, Ms. Karnataka International and Ms. India – Super Talent.
The evening was an exciting blend of nostalgia, celebration, and anticipation, setting the perfect tone for what promises to be IRIS’s most vibrant and dynamic edition yet.