News · 29 July 2026

Actress Preity Mukhundhan wins IMDb Breakout Star award for new films

Actress Preity Mukhundhan, who started her career in 2024, has received IMDb's 'Breakout Star' STARmeter Award. Her performances in Tamil films Blast and Idhayam Murali, released two months apart, led to a big boost in her popularity. Mukhundhan said the award, which comes directly from audience support, is incredibly special and encourages her to keep growing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 July 2026 at 6:17

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