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BARC week 31: Sun TV continues dominance across genres

BENGALURU: The list of top 10 channels by ratings across channels by Broadcast Audience Research of India (BARC) had three channels from Star India – Star Plus, Star Utsav and Life OK, two each from the Essel group (Zee TV and Zee Anmol), the Sun Network (Sun TV and Gemini), Network 18’s (Colors and ETV Telugu). Sony Max marked its presence as the lone entrant from the Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPNIL) stable.

Sun TV continued to dominate the ratings across all genres as per data for week 31 –Saturday 30 July to Friday 5 August 2016. Two other channels from the southern regional space, actually the Telugu space –Gemini TV and ETV Telugu joined the Tamil channel among the top 10 channels by ratings across genres during the period. The other channels within the list of top channels across channels were from the Hindi general entertainment channels (Hindi GEC) space

Sun TV topped the list with 1030933 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum during week 31, far ahead of the next contender – Star Plus with 695115 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum which stood at second place. Zee TV with 640749 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum at third place was followed by Colors with 572518 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum at fourth place.

Star Utsav followed at fifth place with 529638 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum with Sony MAX at the sixth spot with 515269 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum. Another Essel group channel – the free to air Zee Anmol came in at number 7 with 506715 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum.

Gemini TV with 458000 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum was eighth followed by another Star India channel – Life OK with 433411 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum at ninth place. ETV Telugu followed Life OK at tenth place with 433019 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum.

August 11, 2016
Regional TAM: Maa TV sees 65% growth in viewership

MUMBAI: In the south general entertainment channel (GEC) space, the Malayalam GEC genre has seen a growing trend. The genre rose by nine per cent recording 1,829 GRPs, up from 1,682 GRPs that it had registered in week 29.

In the Malayalam GEC space during week 30 of TAM TV ratings, Asianet garnered a 13 per cent rise in its viewership registering 1,020 GRPs up from 901 GRPs. Surya captured the second position with a seven per cent rise in viewership with 272 GRPs up from 255 GRPs. Mazhavil Manorama slipped to third position from its second position last week with 268 GRPs, up from 257 GRPs.

In the Tamil GEC category, Sun TV registered 1,202 GRPs up from 1,178 GRPs. Vijay TV at the second spot garnered 376 GRPs down from 395 GRPs, whereas Z Tamil at number three managed 129 GRPs.

Maa TV has been on a growth path, witnessing a gain of 65 per cent in its viewership level in the Telugu GEC genre. The channel marked 599 GRPs, up from 363 GRPs. Z Telugu stood at number two with 565 GRPs, up from 555 GRPs, followed by Gemini, which scored 495 GRPs down from 551 GRPs.

In the Kannada GEC genre, Udaya TV witnessed a fall of 15 per cent in viewership and scored 410 GRPs down from 482 GRPs. On the other hand, Colors Kannada at number two reported 403 GRPs, up from 402 GRPs. Suvarna stood at number three with 280 GRPs up from 256 GRPs.

July 30, 2015
Regional TAM: Malayalam GEC genre witness 7% growth

MUMBAI: In the south general entertainment channel (GEC) space, it was the Malayalam GEC genre that saw maximum growth. The genre rose by seven per cent recording 1,682 GRPs, up from 1,568 GRPs that it had registered in week 28.

In week 29 of TAM TV ratings, Asianet garnered around four per cent of its viewership levels registering 901 GRPs, up from 866 GRPs. Mazhavil Manorama captured the second position with 257 GRPs, down from 259 GRPs. While, Surya TV garnered 29 per cent of growth recording 255 GRPs, up from 198 GRPs.

To achieve its average threshold level in week 29, Tamil GEC genre observed the second slot in the category. Despite shedding numbers, Sun TV continued to dominate the chart with 1178 GRPs, down from 1201 GRPs. Sun TV’s fall was Vijay TV and Z Tamil’s gain. The channels notes 395 GRPs, up from 341 GRPs and 129 GRPs, up from 125 GRPs at number two and third respectively.

Z Telugu has been on a growing trend and witnessed a rise of eight per cent in viewership levels with a leading position in the Telugu GEC genre. The channel marked 555 GRPs, up from 512 GRPs. Gemini garnered second position from its third spot last week with a rise of 13 per cent in viewership levels. It scored 551 GRPs, up from 489 GRPs followed by ETV with 426 GRPs, up from 402 GRPs at number three.

Kannada GEC genre stood at the bottom most position with 1,441 GRPs, down from 1,445 GRPs. Udaya TV witnessed a minimal rise in viewership and scored 482 GRPs, up from 471 GRPs. On the other hand, Colors Kannada at number two reported 402 GRPs, down from 421 GRPs. Suvarna stood at number three with 256 GRPs, up from 253 GRPs.

July 23, 2015
Maa TV maintains its dominance in Telugu market: TAM TV Ratings

MUMBAI: The week 25 of TAM TV ratings in the regional general entertainment space saw a further growth in the share of Telugu GECs: from 40 per cent in week 24 to 41 per cent, this week.

Maa TV has maintained its dominance in the genre with 616 GRPs, up from 548 GRPs. Gemini, stands at number two with 504 GRPs, up from 492 GRPs.

ETV has surpassed Z Telugu in week 25. It has seen a rise from 398 GRPs to 464 GRPs. Z Telugu observed a drop in the viewership and noted 458 GRPs, down from 469 GRPs.

In the Kannada GEC space, Udaya TV topped the chart with 449 GRPs, down from 488 GRPs. Colors Kannada stood second with 401 GRPs, down from 411 GRPs.

However, Suvarna and Z Kannada witnessed a rise with 260 GRPs, up from 227 GRPs and 238 GRPs, up from 216 GRPs respectively.

The analysis was conducted by S-Group, an analytical arm of TAM Media Research.

June 29, 2015
Sun TV Network presents ‘Comedy Awards 2014’
MUMBAI: Comedy is an integral part of an average Indian life. Like music, comedy also plays a pertinent role in entertaining the audience. South Indian films have a reputation of creating some of the biggest stalwarts in comedy. Despite its importance, when it comes to rewarding the work done by comedians there has not been much. All film awards will have just one or two categories for comedies. Incidentally music has its own awards as well.

This gap created the idea of coming up with an exclusive comedy awards for South Indian Movies (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada) by the comedy genre channels of Sun TV Network. The network has come up with ‘Comedy Awards 2014,’ a platform to honour all the comedians who performed outstandingly well in the year 2014. There are various categories in which artists will be honored

Comedy awards 2014 – Kannada categories (Udaya Comedy)

1.      Best comedy film of the year

2.       Best comedian of the year – male

3.       Best comedian of the year – female

4.       Best comedy film director

5.       Best comedy song of the year

6.       Best comedy lyrics of the year

7.       Best comedy dialogue of the year

8.       Best comedian in a supporting role

9.       Rising star of the year (comedy genre)

10.   Comedy icon of the year 2014

11.   Lifetime achievement award – comedy entertainer

Comedy Awards 2014 – Telugu categories (Gemini Comedy)

1.       Best comedy film of the year

2.       Best comedian of the year – male

3.       Best comedian of the year – female

4.       Best comedy film director

5.       Best comedy song of the year (lyricist/composer)

6.       Best comedy dialogue of the year

7.       Rising star of the year 2014

8.       Comedy icon of the year 2014

9.       Lifetime contribution for comedy in Telugu cinema

Comedy Awards 2014 – Tamil categories (Aditya)
1. Best comedy film of the year
2. Best comedian of the year – male
3. Best comedian of the year – female
4. Best comedy film director
5. Best light hearted song of the year
6. Best light hearted lyrics of the year
7. Best comedy dialogue of the year
8. Rising star of the year 2014
9. Comedy icon of the year 2014
10. Lifetime comedy entertainer award
Viewers of Adithya, Gemini and Udaya comedy will also have a chance to vote for their favourite comedian through SMS and Ballot boxes that will be kept at various strategic locations across these three states. Besides social media will also be used to amplify the awareness and participation.

‘Comedy Awards’ 2014 will be telecasted on the respective channels on 2 and 3 May 2015. While TVS XL Super HD is the presenting sponsor, Sharon Plywoods, Twin Birds and Ramraj are the associate sponsors.
March 30, 2015
Gemini acquires the Hindi remake rights of Telugu film Arundhati

MUMBAI: Gemini Film Circuit and Vidhu Vinod Chopra plan to make a remake of the Telugu film Arundhati.

The producer of the original film, Shyam Prasad Reddy, has sold the Hindi remake rights of Arundhati to Gemini.

Said Reddy, “We have indeed sold the rights of Arundhati to Gemini Film Circuit for the Hindi remake. This is a period film with a socio-fantasy backdrop and Anushka‘s performance as Jejamma won her accolades from critics and viewers alike,”

Arundhati, who belonged to the Gadwal samsthanam, is known for her bravery in saving the Samstanam by killing Pasupathi, an evildoer who creates ruckus in that place. She is praised as Jejemma (named after the famous Goddess in that area). But the spirit of Pasupathi haunts that place. Another girl is born in the same lineage after three generations and she is named as Arundhati. The spirit of Pasupati is after Arundhati to take revenge. The rest of the story is all about how Arundhati puts an end to the evil spirit of Pasupathi.

The makers have zeroed in Kareena Kapoor to play the role of Jejamma. It is said that once the lead actress and the director is finalised, the makers will announce the rest of the details.

Hindi films produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra have often been remade in Telugu by Gemini Film Circuit, the most recent being the Tamil and Telugu remake of the Aaamir Khan superhit ,3 Idiots.

April 25, 2012
Gemini, Udaya valuation report by Thursday: Maran

MUMBAI: Sun TV Ltd has decided to merge satellite broadcasting companies Gemini TV Pvt Ltd and Udaya TV Pvt Ltd (except its FM radio division) with itself. Enam Financial Consultants and DSP Merrill Lynch have been appointed as advisors and the valuation report is expected to be submitted soon.

The final holding of the shareholders of Gemini and Udaya in Sun TV Ltd. will, thus, depend on the share swap ratio. The equity shares of Udaya TV, as of 7 March 2006, are held by Kalanithi Maran (66.67), S. Selvam (16.67 per cent) and S Selvi (16.66 per cent). In Gemini, Maran has 26.5 per cent, Kal Communication (a promoter Group company), 23.5 per cent, K Bharathi 30 per cent, Indira Anand 16 per cent and A Sai Siva Jyoti 4 per cent.

Indiantelevision.com was the first to report that Sun TV would be merging Gemini TV and Udaya TV with itself. Maran’s broadcasting interests in the southern languages would, thus, be consolidated under a single company.

When contacted, promoter Kalanithi Maran had this to say: “We are expecting the report from Enam and DSP Merrill by Thursday. The shareholders of Gemini and Udaya TV will be given shares in Sun TV based on this.”

Gemini TV posted a revenue of Rs 1.75 billion for the year ended 31 March 2006. The company owns Gemini TV, Teja TV, Gemini News, Gemini Music and Gemini Cable Vision.

Udaya TV’s revenues for the last fiscal stood at Rs 943 million. It owns four television channels, Udaya TV, Udaya Movies, Udaya Varthegalu and Udaya TV II.

“With this proposed merger Sun TV shareholders should benefit immensely from the highly profitable operations and strong growth plans of both Gemini TV and Udaya TV. Sun will have an integrated growth strategy for all south Indian language channels, and thus build a dominant presence in entire south India,” Maran says.

Sun TV currently operates four television channels – Sun TV, KTV, Sun News and Sun Music – in Tamil language and two television channels – Surya TV and Kiran TV – in Malayalam language, and three FM Radio Stations, and another three FM Radio Stations through its subsidiaries. The two subsidiaries, Kal Radio Ltd and South Asia FM Ltd, jointly hold 41 FM radio licences for running stations across India.

“With this proposed merger, Sun TV Ltd. will become one of the largest television broadcasters in India,” the company says in a statement.

The Sun TV scrip gained 1.13 per cent today in the BSE to close the day at Rs 1528.45.

November 27, 2006