Actress Tejasswi Prakash has reflected on her winning debut as a mentor on Playground Season 5, describing the victory as the “best way to start” and praising contestant Madhuja Ghoshal and the entire Raging Centaurs team.
Tejasswi, who previously won Bigg Boss 15, said Madhuja’s confidence and determination made the victory particularly special.
“Winning Playground in my very first season as a mentor is honestly the best way to start. And to see Madhuja take the trophy home makes it even more special. She came into this game with confidence, took on every challenge and never let the pressure get to her,” she said.
The actress added that she admired Madhuja for trusting her instincts and holding her ground throughout the competition.
“I loved watching her play with her own mind and prove that she had what it takes to go all the way. There’s something special about seeing two girls come into a game like this and make their own space. I’m incredibly proud of Madhuja and the entire Raging Centaurs team — we had a blast, we fought hard and we got the win!” Tejasswi said.
Madhuja also looked back on her journey, which began with the Power Phoenixes under mentor Aarush before she moved to the Raging Centaurs through a team swap.
“This win honestly feels amazing, especially when I look back at everything that happened through the season. I started with the Power Phoenixes under Aarush and later got the opportunity to swap to the Raging Centaurs, and I’m so happy I took that chance,” she said.
She credited Tejasswi with encouraging and supporting her throughout the competition, adding that the mentor’s guidance helped strengthen her confidence.
Madhuja emerged as the season’s “Asli Mastermind” and won the Playground trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
In the final standings, the Power Phoenixes finished third, while KO Krakens were the runners-up. Tejasswi’s Raging Centaurs ultimately claimed the title and lifted the Season 5 trophy.
