In a proud achievement for cinema lovers, Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi is heading to the global stage. He has reportedly been named a presenter at the 54th International Emmy Awards, which will celebrate top international television from 2025. This makes him the very first Indian to present an award at the ceremony.
According to The Hollywood Reporter India, Kavita Gupta, a board member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), played a key role in bringing him to this platform. She was also behind comedian Vir Das hosting the 52nd International Emmy Awards in 2024 as the first Indian to do so.
India clinches two major nominations
India's presence at the ceremony goes beyond the presenter stage. SonyLIV sports drama Real Kashmir Football Club, directed by Mahesh Mathai and Rajesh Mapuskar and starring Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Manav Kaul, bagged a nod for Best Drama Series.
Vir Das has also entered the race once again, with his Netflix comedy special Vir Das: Fool Volume earning a nomination in the Best Comedy Series category.
Global race for television glory
The United Kingdom leads the nominations overall with 14, while Brazil follows behind with nine nods. In the Best Drama Series category, Real Kashmir Football Club faces competition from the UK's A Thousand Blows, France's Carême, and Argentina's Menem.
Meanwhile, Vir Das: Fool Volume competes against División Palermo – Season 2 from Argentina, Man vs Baby from the UK, and Old Dog, New Tricks from Spain.
What happens next
The 54th International Emmy Awards gala is scheduled to be held in Manhattan, New York City, on Monday, November 23.
