Category: Regional

Vijay TV’s reality hunt Airtel Super Singer 5 finale winners at grand finale

BENGALURU: Season 5 of popular singing reality show Super Singer 5 on the Star Network’s Tamil GEC found its winner in Anand Aravindakshan. The title sponsor of the show was Bharti Airtel.

Aravindakshan won the votes and the hearts of viewers and also won a house worth Rs 70 lakh from Arun Excello. Singer Fareedha won the runner’s up title and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. Raju Ganapathy won the Judges Choice award after an electrifying performance to the beats of Aaluma Doluma and winning a standing ovation from the Judges, while the other two fianlists Siyad and Lakshmi won cash prizes from Vijay TV.

The grand finale night on 17 March in the DB Jain College grounds saw celebrated singers Chithra, Sujatha, Mano, Usha Uthup, Nithyashree, Srinivas and mentor Ananth Vaidyanathan, the Super Singer stars and thousands of music lovers who amassed at the venue to cheer up their favourite contestants. Anchors MaKaPa Anand, Bhavna and Priyanka pulled the show together with the singers. With two rounds to show all their might, the finalist singers sang well with Stephen Devassy to support them.

The evening witnessed a medley performance by the Super Singer stars and celebrated singers Usha Uthup, Vijayprakash, Mano, Sid Sriram, Benny Dayal, Gaana Bala performed their blockbuster hit songs to entertain the mass audience present there. The little pianist Lidian Nadhaswaram and Stephen Devassy performed a mesmerizing act together to show their excellent stints. Singers Haripriya, Satyaprakash , Irwin Victoria,flautist Rasika alos entertained the audience with their performances.

March 21, 2016
Sun TV launches two new family shows on Udaya TV

BENGALURU: Sun TV Network Limited (Sun TV) announced that it is launching two new shows starting from 20 and 21 March 2016. Super Challenge and Punch Kajjaya will be aired on Udaya TV, the Kannada channel of Sun TV Network. Sun TV Network says that it presents these distinct shows for their its to wrap up the day and their weekend with loads of fun and light moments of life.

Super Challenge is a one hour fun filled show will have 10 new celebrities from film and TV industry in every episode. It is a feel good, high decibel, mass market show which the network claims will appeal to entire family and also motivate them to play similar games at home and elsewhere says Sun TV. Super Challenge will be aired every Sunday between 9 and 10 pm.

Sun TV Network Non-fiction head Aldam Jacob said, “We wanted to offer some uninhibited fun to our audience and stay away from the existing game and reality shows format which makes the participants go through grotesque moments in the name of talent hunts or prize money. Super Challenge revives playtime filled with joyful moments without any hidden agendas or greed. The show revives family bonding time through games and endorses the adage that the family that plays together, stays together.”

Punch Kajjaya, is a full-fledged comedy genre show where every episode has a new story and a new concept. As a very light hearted refreshing content to wind up the day, it will be aired daily during the week on the 10-1030 pm slot. The story revolves around five characters of a family. A funny and ever romantic dad, stubborn mom, wanna-be scientist son and his beauty parlour owner wife and a Facebook addict daughter of the house all creating moments of hilarity and chaotic fun every day.

Udaya TV head of programming Sudheendra said, “Punch Kajjaya is a clean comedy intended to make the audience end their day with a smile on their faces. All characters in this show are very relatable. Every day the show will pick up a contemporary issue and dissect it with a comical touch. The show has a nice blend of veterans and new comers in the casting and has all the potential to be a complete family entertainer, where everybody has something to cheer about.”

To get a sample of what’s in store, watch the promos that have already started creating a buzz.

March 18, 2016
Sun TV launches two new family shows on Udaya TV

BENGALURU: Sun TV Network Limited (Sun TV) announced that it is launching two new shows starting from 20 and 21 March 2016. Super Challenge and Punch Kajjaya will be aired on Udaya TV, the Kannada channel of Sun TV Network. Sun TV Network says that it presents these distinct shows for their its to wrap up the day and their weekend with loads of fun and light moments of life.

Super Challenge is a one hour fun filled show will have 10 new celebrities from film and TV industry in every episode. It is a feel good, high decibel, mass market show which the network claims will appeal to entire family and also motivate them to play similar games at home and elsewhere says Sun TV. Super Challenge will be aired every Sunday between 9 and 10 pm.

Sun TV Network Non-fiction head Aldam Jacob said, “We wanted to offer some uninhibited fun to our audience and stay away from the existing game and reality shows format which makes the participants go through grotesque moments in the name of talent hunts or prize money. Super Challenge revives playtime filled with joyful moments without any hidden agendas or greed. The show revives family bonding time through games and endorses the adage that the family that plays together, stays together.”

Punch Kajjaya, is a full-fledged comedy genre show where every episode has a new story and a new concept. As a very light hearted refreshing content to wind up the day, it will be aired daily during the week on the 10-1030 pm slot. The story revolves around five characters of a family. A funny and ever romantic dad, stubborn mom, wanna-be scientist son and his beauty parlour owner wife and a Facebook addict daughter of the house all creating moments of hilarity and chaotic fun every day.

Udaya TV head of programming Sudheendra said, “Punch Kajjaya is a clean comedy intended to make the audience end their day with a smile on their faces. All characters in this show are very relatable. Every day the show will pick up a contemporary issue and dissect it with a comical touch. The show has a nice blend of veterans and new comers in the casting and has all the potential to be a complete family entertainer, where everybody has something to cheer about.”

To get a sample of what’s in store, watch the promos that have already started creating a buzz.

March 18, 2016
WWE: Orlando Citrus Bowl to host Wrestlemania®

MUMBAI : Florida governor Rick Scott, Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, the Central Florida Sports Commission and WWE have announced that the Orlando Citrus Bowl will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 33, on Sunday, 2 April, 2017.
“We’re excited to bring this event back to Orlando. Florida set a tourism record by welcoming 105 million visitors in 2015, and WWE will help bring even more visitors to Florida in 2017.” said Florida governor Rick Scott. ”We’re excited WWE once again chose Florida to hostWrestleMania.”

“The city of Orlando is extremely proud to have WrestleMania return to the Citrus Bowl,” said Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer. “WrestleMania 33 will proudly display to the world the incredible reconstruction that recently went into transforming the iconic Citrus Bowl.”

“We are delighted that WWE has chosen Central Florida as the host destination for its signature event,” said Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, “The week-long series of events will provide a significant economic boost to our region, while giving visitors a chance to experience Orlando’s world-class attractions.”

“Orlando is the home to so many family-friendly, global attractions so it’s only fitting that it once again plays host to WrestleMania,” said WWE chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “On behalf of everyone at WWE, thank you Governor Scott, mayor Dyer and mayor Jacobs for bringing WrestleMania back to the Citrus Bowl.”

WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it’s a week-long celebration that will stretch throughout the Orlando region. In addition to WrestleMania 33, other activities will include: WrestleMania Axxess – WWE’s four-day interactive fan festival at the Orange County Convention Center; the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Amway Center; Monday Night Raw® at the Amway Center; Be a STAR® anti-bullying rallies; hospital visits and other community outreach initiatives designed to give back to the host community. The event will be broadcast live on WWE Network and pay-per-view in more than 180 countries. For four consecutive years, WrestleMania has generated more than $100 million in economic impact for its host region. This year, WrestleMania 32 takes place Sunday, 3 April at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

March 10, 2016
WWE: Orlando Citrus Bowl to host Wrestlemania®

MUMBAI : Florida governor Rick Scott, Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, the Central Florida Sports Commission and WWE have announced that the Orlando Citrus Bowl will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 33, on Sunday, 2 April, 2017.
“We’re excited to bring this event back to Orlando. Florida set a tourism record by welcoming 105 million visitors in 2015, and WWE will help bring even more visitors to Florida in 2017.” said Florida governor Rick Scott. ”We’re excited WWE once again chose Florida to hostWrestleMania.”

“The city of Orlando is extremely proud to have WrestleMania return to the Citrus Bowl,” said Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer. “WrestleMania 33 will proudly display to the world the incredible reconstruction that recently went into transforming the iconic Citrus Bowl.”

“We are delighted that WWE has chosen Central Florida as the host destination for its signature event,” said Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, “The week-long series of events will provide a significant economic boost to our region, while giving visitors a chance to experience Orlando’s world-class attractions.”

“Orlando is the home to so many family-friendly, global attractions so it’s only fitting that it once again plays host to WrestleMania,” said WWE chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “On behalf of everyone at WWE, thank you Governor Scott, mayor Dyer and mayor Jacobs for bringing WrestleMania back to the Citrus Bowl.”

WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it’s a week-long celebration that will stretch throughout the Orlando region. In addition to WrestleMania 33, other activities will include: WrestleMania Axxess – WWE’s four-day interactive fan festival at the Orange County Convention Center; the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Amway Center; Monday Night Raw® at the Amway Center; Be a STAR® anti-bullying rallies; hospital visits and other community outreach initiatives designed to give back to the host community. The event will be broadcast live on WWE Network and pay-per-view in more than 180 countries. For four consecutive years, WrestleMania has generated more than $100 million in economic impact for its host region. This year, WrestleMania 32 takes place Sunday, 3 April at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

March 10, 2016
Shop CJ has been launched in Tamil Nadu as Shop CJ Tamil

MUMBAI: Shop CJ Network has been launched in Tamil Nadu as Shop CJ-Tamil, on a 24X7 home shopping channel in Tamil Nadu.

Shop CJ Tamil will offer tailored content for the audience including exclusive offers on popular regional brands like Butterfly India and Preethi.

In India, Shop CJ says that it reaches over 8.5 crore households currently. Several leading brands such as United Colours of Benetton, Thomas Cook, Samsung, Electrolux, Prestige, Reebok, Maharaja, Puma and Intex are associated with Shop CJ.

Shop CJ CEO Kenny Shin said, “We are pleased to expand further via the fourth home shopping channel in such a short span of time. The Tamil channel will not only enhance our customer base, but will also offer a great platform for regional brands to expand their penetration. Our strategy is to build on the principle of bringing great choices with quality assurance, at the doorstep of our viewers”.

Shop CJ network CFO N. Ramakrishnan said, “The home shopping market is growing in India and Shop CJ is poised to cross Rs 1200 crores gross merchandise value this year, recording a 40 percent growth over its gross merchandise value of Rs 850 crores last fiscal. We are confident that the Tamil channel will be one of the major contributors to our revenue growth.”

Unveiling Shop CJ-Tamil, actress Trisha Krishnan said, “I am thrilled to be launching the foray of Asia’s No. 1 home shopping network in the Tamil region. People from Tamil Nadu will now have access to world class shopping experience from the convenience of their home with a connect and comfort of our own language.”

Commenting on the Tamil Nadu expansion, Shop CJ chief operating officer Dhruva Chandrie said, “Television shopping helps customers appreciate the features and benefits of the products and coupled with amazing offers makes better and trendier living affordable. Shop CJ will bring a range of products that are tried, tested and well researched to match local preferences. Shop CJ-Tamil will strengthen its presence in India and we are expecting to generate Rs. 500 crores GMV from Tamil Nadu in the next couple of years.”

March 4, 2016
Shop CJ has been launched in Tamil Nadu as Shop CJ Tamil

MUMBAI: Shop CJ Network has been launched in Tamil Nadu as Shop CJ-Tamil, on a 24X7 home shopping channel in Tamil Nadu.

Shop CJ Tamil will offer tailored content for the audience including exclusive offers on popular regional brands like Butterfly India and Preethi.

In India, Shop CJ says that it reaches over 8.5 crore households currently. Several leading brands such as United Colours of Benetton, Thomas Cook, Samsung, Electrolux, Prestige, Reebok, Maharaja, Puma and Intex are associated with Shop CJ.

Shop CJ CEO Kenny Shin said, “We are pleased to expand further via the fourth home shopping channel in such a short span of time. The Tamil channel will not only enhance our customer base, but will also offer a great platform for regional brands to expand their penetration. Our strategy is to build on the principle of bringing great choices with quality assurance, at the doorstep of our viewers”.

Shop CJ network CFO N. Ramakrishnan said, “The home shopping market is growing in India and Shop CJ is poised to cross Rs 1200 crores gross merchandise value this year, recording a 40 percent growth over its gross merchandise value of Rs 850 crores last fiscal. We are confident that the Tamil channel will be one of the major contributors to our revenue growth.”

Unveiling Shop CJ-Tamil, actress Trisha Krishnan said, “I am thrilled to be launching the foray of Asia’s No. 1 home shopping network in the Tamil region. People from Tamil Nadu will now have access to world class shopping experience from the convenience of their home with a connect and comfort of our own language.”

Commenting on the Tamil Nadu expansion, Shop CJ chief operating officer Dhruva Chandrie said, “Television shopping helps customers appreciate the features and benefits of the products and coupled with amazing offers makes better and trendier living affordable. Shop CJ will bring a range of products that are tried, tested and well researched to match local preferences. Shop CJ-Tamil will strengthen its presence in India and we are expecting to generate Rs. 500 crores GMV from Tamil Nadu in the next couple of years.”

March 4, 2016
Mazhavil Manorama ropes in Endemol Shine for ‘Minute to Win It’

BENGALURU: Malayalam channel Mazhavil Manorama announced that it has partnered with Endemol Shine to offer the popular international game show Minute To Win It, for the first time to the Malayalam diaspora. This popular game show format has seen successful runs in over 60 countries. Dates for launch of the show have not been finalized so say sources at Mazhavil Manorama.

The channel’s marketing strategy for roping in sponsors and advertisers are yet to firm up say the sources. Mazhavil Manorama.says that it has earmarked a 360 Degree multi-media campaign blitzkrieg to promote the show.

Minute to Win It is a popular international game show in which the contestant completes the task in a minute to move to the next level. The series of 60 second challenges are structured out of objects commonly available at home. The winner could win maximum prize money of Rs 10 lakh. The contestant will have to complete 10 Levels to reach the top of the Money Tree with three Lives.

The First season of Minute to Win It will be travelling through various festive seasons of Kerala like Vishu, Ramzan, Onam and Christmas, which will surely witnessed the participation of Celebrities too. It would be telecast during prime time on weekend.

March 4, 2016
Mazhavil Manorama ropes in Endemol Shine for ‘Minute to Win It’

BENGALURU: Malayalam channel Mazhavil Manorama announced that it has partnered with Endemol Shine to offer the popular international game show Minute To Win It, for the first time to the Malayalam diaspora. This popular game show format has seen successful runs in over 60 countries. Dates for launch of the show have not been finalized so say sources at Mazhavil Manorama.

The channel’s marketing strategy for roping in sponsors and advertisers are yet to firm up say the sources. Mazhavil Manorama.says that it has earmarked a 360 Degree multi-media campaign blitzkrieg to promote the show.

Minute to Win It is a popular international game show in which the contestant completes the task in a minute to move to the next level. The series of 60 second challenges are structured out of objects commonly available at home. The winner could win maximum prize money of Rs 10 lakh. The contestant will have to complete 10 Levels to reach the top of the Money Tree with three Lives.

The First season of Minute to Win It will be travelling through various festive seasons of Kerala like Vishu, Ramzan, Onam and Christmas, which will surely witnessed the participation of Celebrities too. It would be telecast during prime time on weekend.

March 4, 2016
Vijay TV to organise event tribute for Ilaiyaraaja on 27 February

MUMBAI: Vijay TV has organised an event tribute called Ilaiyaraaja Ayiram for music maestro Illayaraja.

The first look of the Illayaraja Ayiram logo was unveiled by Isaignani llayaraja himself. Illayaraja Ayiram will honour his achievement in scoring music for thousand movies in 40 years of his musical career and will be held on 27 February in Chennai.

Eminent personalities from the film fraternity like veteran producer Panju Arunachalam, actor Prabhu, Kalaipuli S Dhanu (Tamil Film Producers Council president), G. Shiva (FEFSI), T. Shiva, Sathyajyothi Films’ Thiagarajan, music director S.A. Rajkumar, actress Lalitha Kumari were present at the first look unveiling of Ilayaraja Ayiram.

To celebrate this first look along with Ilayaraja, Arunachalam, who introduced Ilaiyaraaja through his movie Annakilli into film industry, said, “I am here not just to cherish his achievement in composing thousand movies, I wish the music maestro continues to accomplish greater feats in the years to come.”

Dhanu added, “We would rise to the occasion to support this mega event to honour the music maestro and I feel thankful to Vijay Television for organising this great tribute.”

Prabhu said, “He has composed music for my movies, which became hit numbers, so he has helped me become who I am today.”

Producer and Tamil Film Producers’ Council manager T Shiva said, “As a token of gratitude, the entire film industry will be present to honour Isaignani for his successful journey in scoring music. In this show, evergreen songs, which are near to everyone’s heart from Isaignani Illayaraja’s composition will be performed in front of him.”

Nasser, president of South Indian Artistes Association rendered his support saying, “Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja is an invaluable asset to the Tamil film industry, so it’s our duty to celebrate him and his accomplishments. South Indian Artists Association along with Producers’ Council, are planning ahead to make event successful.”

Vijay TV general manager K. Sriram added, “Isaignani is celebrated by the whole world. So, a show of appreciation for him is a remarkable event. We take immense pleasure in thanking Isaignani Ilayaraja for permitting us to organise this great show.”

“In my point of view, music composition for thousand movies is just a number. I cannot be proud of myself for this. When they said the event is a tribute for my music, I consider that it will be a tribute for the almighty who has gifted me with a wonderful talent of music. So I am glad to take part in this function,” said Ilayaraja.

February 19, 2016