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Krafton India Awards 2025 - All Winners

Krafton India Awards 2025 concluded its inaugural edition on January 9, revealing winners across 17 categories that celebrate the country's gaming ecosystem.


The ceremony took place at JW Marriott in Juhu, Mumbai, where content creators, esports professionals, community leaders, and industry innovators gathered to mark what's shaping up to be a defining moment for Indian gaming. iQOO supported the awards while Flipkart came on board as a co-power sponsor.


Jonathan Gaming emerged as the night's biggest winner, taking home three trophies. He secured Influencer of the Year, Fans' Choice Favourite Creator in the male category, and Fans' Choice Favourite Esports Player. It's worth noting that the awards combined expert jury evaluations with public voting.


Jonathan wins Influencer of the Year at Krafton India Awards 2025.
Jonathan Gaming takes three awards

Payal Gaming matched his energy in the women's categories, claiming both Best Content Creator of the Year (Female) and Fans' Choice Favourite Creator (Female).


Orangutan dominated the team categories, earning the iQOO Esports Team of the Year title. Their team members received individual recognition as well. Aaru picked up Best IGL (In-Game Leader) of the Year, while Levi was named Esports Player of the Year. Interestingly, Levi competed against Jonathan in this category.


Orangutan named Team of the Year.
Orangutan named Team of the Year

All Winners and Nominations:


1) Influencer of the Year

  • Jonathan - Winner

  • Mortal

  • Snax

  • Scout

  • LoLzZz

  • Shreeman Legend


2) Rising Creator Award

  • SMR

  • Aman

  • Mamba

  • Admino - Winner

  • Zgod

  • Noob Pari

  • Saumraj


3) Fans Choice: Favorite Creator of the Year (Male)

  • Jonathan - Winner

  • Scout

  • Dynamo

  • LoLzZz

  • SayipOP


4) Fans Choice: Favorite Creator of the Year (Female)

  • Kaashvi

  • Payal Gaming - Winner

  • Sharkshe

  • Dobby

  • Mizo


5) Best IGL (In-Game Leader) of the Year

  • TR Jelly

  • OG Aaru - Winner

  • VXT Saumraj

  • K9 Omega

  • RNTx Punk


6) Rookie Esports Athlete of the Year

  • FS Levi

  • Ax Devotee - Winner

  • Soul Thunder

  • Nonx Kalyug

  • TT Beardbaba


7) Esports Commentator of the Year (Hindi)

  • Ankibot - Winner

  • Spero

  • Mazy

  • RA1

  • Ocean


8) Esports Commentator of the Year (English)

  • Nekrouu - Winner

  • Icybaby

  • Jonny

  • Fyxs

  • Salty


9) Esports Host of the Year

  • Rohit Varghese - Winner

  • Suren Sundaram

  • Sameena Anwar

  • Darshita

  • Ravin Kundu


10) Fans Choice: Favorite Esports Player of the Year

  • GodL Jonathan - Winner

  • Soul Goblin

  • Soul Nakul

  • GodL Admino

  • OG AKop


11) Esports Player of the Year

  • Jonathan

  • Devotee

  • Levi - Winner

  • NinjaBoi

  • Aquanox


12) Esports Team of the Year

  • NONX Esports

  • Team AX

  • K9 Esports

  • Orangutan - Winner

  • Soul Esports


13) Best Content Creator of the Year (Male)

  • Joker Ki Haveli - Winner

  • Regaltos

  • Ipreet

  • SayipOP


14) Best Content Creator of the Year (Female)

  • Kaashvi

  • Payal Gaming - Winner

  • Bachu

  • Krutika

  • Play Like Incognito


15) Social Impact Initiative of the Year - Pravara Medical Trust

  • For their "Comprehensive Oral Health Awareness Prevention and Care Initiative" aimed at making the Ahmednagar district (Maharashtra) oral cancer-free.


16) Communications Contributor of the Year - Leah Iychettira


17) KIGI Certificate Ceremony – Cohort 1 Teams

  • Redimension Games

  • Shura Games

  • Dunali Games

  • Arjuna Studios


This is a huge milestone for the Indian gaming community, showcasing top talent in BGMI and beyond.


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