11-year-old Divinesh from Chennai was crowned the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs Season 4 after a gripping live Grand Finale held on May 11. The fourth season of the popular Tamil singing reality show concluded with Divinesh walking away with the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. The show, which premiered in November last year on Zee Tamil, showcased young musical talent from across the state and concluded after a six-month run.

Upbeat performances and a charged atmosphere marked the night, with celebrity guests Arya, Santhanam and Sivakarthikeyan joining in the celebration. Sivakarthikeyan announced the winner, adding a special touch to the suspenseful climax. Yogashree and Hemitraa were named first and second runners-up respectively.

The finale featured six finalists — Divinesh, Yogashree, Hemitraa, Srimathi, Abinesh and Mahathi — competing in two rounds: ‘Challenging Songs’, where they tackled complex musical numbers, and ‘Freestyle’, where they showcased their favourite styles. Divinesh stood out for his flawless vocal technique and emotional depth, which consistently impressed both judges and audiences.

Following his win, Divinesh said, “Winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs Season 4 feels like a dream. I’m very happy and want to thank Zee Tamil and the whole Sa Re Ga Ma Pa team, especially the judges and coaches, for helping me become a better singer. And a super big thank you to my amazing gurus – Swetha Mohan, S.P. Charan, Srinivas and Saindhavi – for teaching me so much about music.”

Hosted by Archana Chandoke, the show was judged by renowned playback singers S.P. Charan, Swetha Mohan, Srinivas and Saindhavi. The winner was chosen through a combination of audience votes and judges’ scores, ensuring a balanced outcome.