Kalaignar TV

{{short description|Indian television channel}}

{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox television channel

| name = Kalaignar

| image = Kalaignar logo.jpg

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| launch_date = {{start date and age|df=y|2007|9|15}}

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| network =

| owner = Kalaignar TV Private Limited{{cite news | title = Karunanidhi family owns New TV channel sarkar | url = http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Media-/-Entertainment-/Media/Karunanidhi-family-owns-New-TV-channel-Kalaignar/articleshow/2121255.cms | access-date = 6 November 2009 | work=The Times of India | date=14 June 2007}}

| country = India

| area =

| headquarters = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and Asia (except Malaysia)

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| replaced =

| sister_channels = Kalaignar Seithigal, Sirippoli, Murasu TV, Blacksheep TV, Isaiaruvi

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Kalaignar TV is a Tamil-language general entertainment pay television channel based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/25343_kalaignar-tv-set-to-attract-viewers-with-new-launches|title=Kalaignar TV set to attract viewers with new launches|website=afaqs.com|date=29 October 2009|language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tv-series-on-dmk-patriarch-karunanidhi-s-life-from-nov-2/story-y4d8JODnVkLkKBQqPr6jRP.html|title=TV series on DMK patriarch Karunanidhi’s life from 2 Nov|website=Hindustan Times|date=31 October 2019 |language=en}} The channel was launched on 15 September 2007 as Kalaignar, and is named after former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.{{Cite news|url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/tamilnadu/kalaignar-tv-sets-up-outside-karunanidhi-s-gopalapuram-residence-326813.html|title=நேரலைக்கு தயாராகிறது கலைஞர் டிவி|work=tamil.oneindia.com|access-date=7 August 2018|language=ta}} Malaysia feed of Kalaignar ceased transmission on 1 June 2020.

In the past, the channel also used to be aired on Astro Channel 223 in the Chakravarthy package.

History

The channel was launched by former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi on 15 September 2007.

Current Broadcasts

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Vaa Thamizha Vaa

|11 June 2023

Gowri

|22 January 2024

Pavithra

|04 November 2024

Meenakshi Sundaram

|28 April 2025

The channel is re-telecasting seven serials Azhagi, Nadhaswaram, Ullam Kollai Poguthada, Ini Ellam Vasantham, Kolangal, Thendral and one cooking show Kathrathu Samayal

Former Broadcasts

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