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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| image_size = 185px
| 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)
| former_names =
| 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
class="wikitable"
!Name !Premiere date |
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
- Abirami{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kamal-haasan-launches-tv-serial-abirami/article53739.ece|title=Abirami Serial on Kalaignar TV |website=www.thehindu.com|language=en}}
- Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/amudha-oru-aacharyakuri/article3478022.ece|title=Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri - new serial on Kalaignar TV|work=The Hindu|date=31 May 2012 |access-date=2012-06-01}}
- Bhavani
- Gokulathil Seethai{{cite web|url=https://chennaitv.wordpress.com/category/gokulathil-seethai/|title= Gokulathil Seethai serial|website=chennaitv.wordpress.com|access-date=2008-10-03}}
- Kannamma{{cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-tv-serials/39341/Chinna-thirai-Television-News/Kannama---New-serial-in-Kalaingar-Television.htm|title= புதிய மெகாத் தொடர் 'கண்ணம்மா' |website= Dinamalar|date= 2 November 2015 | access-date=2015-11-02}}
- 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
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.kalaignartv.co.in/}}
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Category:Television stations in Chennai
Category:Corruption in Tamil Nadu
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Category:Television channels and stations established in 2007