Zee Tamil
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Tamil |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Zee Tamil is an Indian pay television Tamil language channel that is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[2] The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally.[3][4]
A full Tamil movie channel named Zee Thirai was launched in 2020.[5]
History
Zee Tamil was launched on 12 October 2008, being the third south Indian channel after Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada, launched under Zee entertainments.[6]
In Canada, the channel is distributed by Ethnic Channels Group from 2003.[7]
Zee Tamil went on a revamp with an update in its on-air graphics on 15 October 2017, along with the launch of a high-definition feed with Tamil film actress Jyothika as the brand ambassador.[8]
Programming
Zee Tamil telecasting high budget, fantasy, and romance serials like Sembaruthi, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Yaarudi Nee Mohini. Among other serials Sembaruthi recorded in TRP serial ratings at 1st place and Yaarudi Nee Mohini at Top 10. Zee also telecasting reality and fun shows like Comedy Gansters, Dance Jodi Dance, Genes, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Thamizha Thamizha.
Reception
In December 2019, dispute arouse between the major Tamil Nadu cable operators - the state-owned Arasu Cable, Kalanithi Maran-owned SCV, and VK Digital and Zee over Zee's discount pricing of Zee channels subscription pack while the operators shut broadcasting Zee channels.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Zee launches Tamil channel". Outlook. India. 12 October 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows". Business Standard.
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- ^ "HYPPTV CELEBRATES ITS 7th YEAR ANNIVESARY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF 7 NEW CHANNELS". Tm.com.my. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Zee to launch 24-hour Tamil movie channel". The Hindu.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zee launches Tamil channel". financialexpress.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Tamil channel, ZEE Tamizh launches in Canada". Biz Asia.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Actor Jyothika to endorse Zee Tamil". The Economic Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Tamil Nadu cable operators switch off Zee channels over discounts". Economic Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zee Channel packs face blackout in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu.
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