Kalaignar TV is a Tamil-language general entertainment pay television channel based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[2][3] The channel was launched on 15 September 2007 as Kalaignar, and is named after former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.[4] Malaysia feed of Kalaignar ceased transmission on 1 June 2020.
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and Asia (except Malaysia) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Kalaignar TV Private Limited[1] |
| Sister channels | Kalaignar Seithigal, Sirippoli, Murasu TV, Blacksheep TV, Isaiaruvi |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 September 2007 |
History
editThe channel was launched by former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi on 15 September 2007.
Programming
editCurrent broadcasts
edit| Name | Premiere date |
|---|---|
| Vaa Thamizha Vaa | 11 June 2023 |
| Meenakshi Sundaram | 28 April 2025 [5] |
| Pavithra | 4 November 2024 |
The channel is re-telecasting the serials Azhagi, Nadhaswaram, Ullam Kollai Poguthada, Ini Ellam Vasantham, Kolangal, Thendral, and the cooking show Kathrathu Samayal
Former broadcasts
edit- Gowri
- Abirami[6]
- Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri[7]
- Bhavani
- Gokulathil Seethai
- Kannamma[8]
- Kannedhirey Thondrinal
- Kurinji Malar
- Maanada Mayilada (Season 1–10)
- Madipakkam Madhavan
- Mohini
- Naanal
- Paartha Gnabagam Illayo
- Ponni C/O Rani
- Ramanujar
- Ranjithame
- Rekha IPS
- Samaikka Suvaikka
- Suryaputhri
- Thekkathi Ponnu
- Vaazhthu Kaatuvom
- Vilakku Vacha Nerathula
References
edit- ^ "Karunanidhi family owns New TV channel sarkar". The Times of India. 14 June 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
- ^ "Kalaignar TV set to attract viewers with new launches". afaqs.com. 29 October 2009.
- ^ "TV series on DMK patriarch Karunanidhi's life from 2 Nov". Hindustan Times. 31 October 2019.
- ^ "நேரலைக்கு தயாராகிறது கலைஞர் டிவி". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "S. Ve. Shekher and Reshma starrer 'Meenakshi Sundaram' to premiere soon". The Times of India. 5 April 2025.
- ^ "Abirami Serial on Kalaignar TV". www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri - new serial on Kalaignar TV". The Hindu. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "புதிய மெகாத் தொடர் 'கண்ணம்மா'". Dinamalar. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.