Mortal has won the ‘Content Creator of the Year’ award at Esports Awards 2024, breaking his “#2 curse.”
Naman Mathur, better known as Mortal, has done something truly amazing. He won the ‘Content Creator of the Year’ award at the Esports Awards 2024, a huge event that celebrates the best in gaming and esports. This is Mortal’s first time winning this award after being nominated six times.
The ceremony took place in Los Angeles and was packed with gaming legends from all over the world. Mortal beat some big names like Tarik Celik, Ibai Llanos, and Marc "Caedrel" Lamont to take home the title.
Mortal Wins ‘Content Creator of the Year’ at Esports Awards 2024
Mortal’s win is not just about him; it’s a big deal for India too. He’s one of the biggest names in Indian gaming, and this victory shows how far Indian esports has come.
Mortal has been a trailblazer, starting his gaming journey back in 2018 with PUBG Mobile. Over the years, he’s won championship titles like BMPS Season 1 in 2022 and the PUBG Mobile Club Open in 2019. Now, as a content creator, he’s inspiring millions through his YouTube channel, which has over 7 million subscribers, and his Instagram, with more than 5 million followers.
For years, Mortal had been called “the runner-up king” because he kept finishing second at the Esports Awards. But this time, he finally broke the curse and grabbed the top spot. After his win, Mortal posted on social media, saying he was “lost at words” and felt like he’d broken the “#2 curse.” He even joked that he was planning to break it in 2025, but fate had other plans.
Oooooooook. Lost at words. Just an ocean full of feelings.#2 curse has been broken.I was planning to try to break it in 2025, but now this happened.Its always great to put our Indian flag on any stage whenever possible IN Tum sabne votes dene me jaan laga di. Aaj dikhgaya https://t.co/C3XVVRSBZB
— MortaL (@MortalxS8ul) November 22, 2024
Mortal: A Shining Star in Indian Esports
Mortal’s contributions to gaming go beyond just playing and creating content. Along with Thug and Goldy, he co-founded S8UL Esports, a group that’s won the Esports Content Group of the Year award three times in a row. Mortal’s achievements show how Indian gamers are now competing—and winning—on the global stage.
Since Mortal couldn’t attend the ceremony, his close friend and co-founder of S8UL, Animesh "Thug" Agarwal, accepted the award on his behalf. Thug gave a touching speech, calling Mortal his “partner, co-founder, and best man.” He even mentioned Mortal’s upcoming wedding, adding a personal and fun touch to the moment. Thug said this win was not just Mortal’s but a shared victory for all fans and teammates who’ve supported him.
In his acceptance message, Mortal called this win a proud moment, not just for him but for the whole Indian gaming community. He said his journey started with a simple love for gaming, and seeing it inspire so many people was humbling. Mortal hopes his success motivates young gamers to chase their dreams and believe they can achieve global recognition with hard work and passion.
This win is a proud moment for Mortal, his fans, and the entire Indian gaming community.