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Cooku With Comali Season 5
''Cooku with Comali 5'' is the fifth season of the Tamil reality cooking TV show Cooku with Comali. It premiered on Star Vijay on 17 April 2024, and aired on every Saturday and Sunday at 21:30. Chef Damu returned to judged, accompanied by the new Madhampatty Rangaraj. The final episode aired on 29 September 2024. The season was won by television presenter Priyanka Deshpande, and the runner-up was actress Sujitha. Contestants (cooks) Comalis Guests Pairings Elimination history Production Development While the show had previously been produced by Media Masons, production on the fifth season was taken over by Box Office Studio. The format largely went unchanged, though there were changes in the judging panel; Chef Damu returned, but Venkatesh Bhat left and was succeeded by Madhampatty Rangaraj. Casting The previous year's contestans Pugazh (actor), Pugazh, Sunitha Gogoi, Mohamed Kuraishi, Kpy Sarath returned to compete in the show; they were joined by new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chef Damu
Dr. Damodharan Kothandaraman, professionally known as Chef Damu, is an Indian celebrity chef. He is known for hosting numerous cooking shows and serving as a judge on popular Tamil language television programs, most notably ''Cooku with Comali'' on Star Vijay. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, achieved in 2010. In recognition of his contributions to the culinary arts, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025. He is also known for being the first Indian chef to receive a Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, awarded by the University of Madras in 2004. Career In December 2010, Chef Damu cooked 617 dishes weighing a total of 190 kilograms over a continuous cooking session that lasted 24 hours, 30 minutes, and 12 seconds. He has authored several cookbooks and conducted culinary workshops to promote traditional South Indian cuisine. He also served as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |