Tag: Thanthi TV

  • The Daily Thanthi group launches Thanthi One channel

    The Daily Thanthi group launches Thanthi One channel

    Mumbai: The Daily Thanthi group unveiled its latest venture, “Thanthi One” on 19 May 2024, a dynamic addition to the Tamil entertainment sphere. Building on the success of its flagship Tamil daily newspaper – Daily Thanthi, and its acclaimed Tamil news TV channel – Thanthi TV and radio – Hello FM, the group now ventures into the realm of general entertainment with Thanthi One.

    Thanthi One sets itself apart by offering free access to its diverse content across multiple platforms including television, YouTube, web, and mobile app. Understanding the evolving preferences of viewers and the shifting landscape of content consumption in India, Thanthi One is committed to delivering a seamless viewing experience, catering to both linear and digital audiences. At the heart of Thanthi One lies a commitment to providing quality entertainment that resonates with Tamil audiences worldwide. The channel delivers a carefully curated selection of content sourced from across the country and the world.

    Presenting a unique hourly format featuring daily and weekly programs. Starting from Coffee with Kadavul (6 am – 9 am) comprising three marquee properties Bala Krishna, Ganapathiye Varuvaai and Veera Anjaneya; Evergreen Pudhaiyalgal (12 pm – 3 pm) feat. Nostalgic serials namely Ilavarasi, Thamarai and Chellame edited for fast paced storyline and colour enhanced output. Mega Dramas (6 pm – 8 pm) consisting of weekly drops, the magnum opus of Indian TV Ficion ‘Porus’ (8 pm – 9 pm) and Super Hit Cinema (9 pm – 12 am) comprising a new movie every night!

    However, they also posit a unique differentiator in the Tamil market with their strategy to offer weekly drops of mega dramas from 6 pm – 8 pm!

    At 6 pm every day, there will be seven titles for the audience –

    1   Ahalyabai (Historical Fiction) – Mondays

    2   Tulsi c/o Krishna (Contemporary Fantasy) – Tuesdays

    3   Tenali Raman (Historical Dramedy) – Wednesdays

    4   Aladdin (Fantasy & Adventure) – Thursdays

    5   Devi (Devotional) – Fridays

    6   Garuda (Devotional) – Saturdays

    7   Karna (Mythology) – Sundays

    At 7 pm every day, yet again, there will be seven women-centric dramas for the audience –

    1   Vaa Di Rasathi – Mondays

    2   Bhagyajathakam– Tuesdays

    3   Vaanampadi – Wednesdays

    4   Koondukkili – Thursdays

    5   Piriyadha Varam Vendum – Fridays

    6   Ammu – Saturdays

    7   Gayathri – Sundays

    Experience the curated entertainment offerings of Thanthi One Channel at www.thanthione.com, now available for download on the play store and app store.

  • News7 Tamil to launch on 19 October

    News7 Tamil to launch on 19 October

    MUMBAI: A new Tamil news channel is all set to debut in the state of Tamil Nadu. News7 is expected to launch on 19 October 2014. VV Group that is involved in the mining industry, is the backer of the channel.

     

    Former Al Jazeera bureau head Nick Walshe has been got on board as the chairman of its editorial board. According to reports, Bhagwan Singh from Deccan Chronicle is also a part of the editorial board. Rajesh Sundaram is the editor and news head. The 24 hour news channel will enter the state that already has an abundant number of Tamil news channels.

     

    It goes with the tagline ‘Global news channel for the Tamil diaspora’. The VV Group is into activities such as mining, cement, paints, oil and others.  The company under which the channel is listed is Alliance Broadcast. Advertisements from the channel, that was inaugurated earlier this month by AR Rahman, say that it will be the first Tamil news channel with a distinct Tamil perspective on world news.

     

    Currently the channels that broadcast news in Tamil are Sun News, Seithigal, Puthiya Thalaimurai, Thanthi TV, Captain News, Lotus News and Sathiyam TV.

     

    It is broadcasting from Intelsat 17.