S Ranula from Manipur crowned Kats Collection Top Model 2025

DIMAPUR — The grand finale of Kats Collection Top Model 2025 was held with great fanfare at Hotel Acacia on Oct. 18, where S. Ranula from Maram, Manipur, was crowned the winner of this year’s title, taking home a cash prize of INR 1,00,000 and a one-year contract with Kats Collection.

An update issued on Thursday informed that among the sub-titles, Miss Congeniality was awarded to Viven Achumi and received a cash prize of INR 20,000, Miss Multimedia was awarded to Moakala and received INR 10,000, while Khrohiloo Koza won Miss Beautiful Smile and was awarded with INR 3,000 along with a treatment contract worth INR 10,000 by Dimapur Dental Centre.

The other two finalists received INR 3,000 each as a token of recognition.

All six finalists were also offered one year of complimentary oral hygiene maintenance sponsored by Dimapur Dental Centre.

The finalists graced the runway in exquisite gowns and wedding dresses from Kats Collection, a renowned fashion brand with its stores spread in Dimapur, Kohima, and Shillong.

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The evening came alive with performances by some of Nagaland’s most celebrated artistes including Tetseo Sisters, Keneisenuo Sorhie, Thunglamo Ngullie, Noune Whourie, Ngavapmi, and Bendang Jamir making it a vibrant celebration of fashion, talent, and culture.

The show was hosted by Imnatula Jamir, news anchor and journalist at Hornbill TV.

The panel of judges featured Visituonuo Rio (Brand Head, Kats Collection), Opangtongdang Jamir (Creative Director), and Christina Moala Longkumer (Executive Director).

The event was mainly sponsored by Hillypix Entertainment and co-sponsored by Cabin.58 and Dimapur Real Estate.

Event partners were: Shulem Boutique Hotel, Okusa Toyota, Makeup by Annalia, Nykaa, Kohima Computer Center, New Laxmi Jeweller, Dimapur Dental Centre, Nagaland Doors & Greendoor Nagaland.