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{{Short description|Indian Tamil-language television channel}}<br />
{{hatnote|Not to be confused with [[D. Tamil Kumaran]] (An Indian Cricketer).}}<br />
{{Infobox television channel<br />
| name = Discovery Tamil<br />
| launch_date = 1 April 2003; 22 years ago<br />
| logo = Discovery tamil logo.png<br />
| owner = [[Warner Bros. Discovery India]]<br />
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br />
| former_names = Discovery 12 (2003-2011)<br>Discovery Tamil<br />
| sister_channels = ''See [[List of channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery in India]]''<br />
| website = <br />
| picture_format =[[576i]] SD <br />
| area = Indian subcontinent<br />
| terr_serv_1 = [[DVB-T2]] (India)<br />
| terr_chan_1 = Check local frequencies<br />
| availability_note = - Available on all major Indian DTH & Cables.<br />
| online_serv_1 = [[Discovery+]]<br /><small>(India)</small><br />
| online_chan_1 = Live TV<br />
| online_serv_2 = [[Jio TV]]<br /><small>(India)</small><br />
| online_chan_2 = Live TV<br />
| online_serv_3 = Amazon Prime Video<br /><small>(India)</small><br />
| online_chan_3 = Live TV<br />
}}<br />
'''DTamil''' (stylized as '''Dதமிழ்''') is an Indian [[pay television]] channel owned by [[Warner Bros. Discovery India]]. Launched on 1 April 2003. The channel is the separate [[Tamil language|Tamil]] dedicated channel of [[Discovery Channel (Indian TV channel)|Discovery Channel]] formerly known as Discovery 12 and Discovery Tamil.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/31348_Discovery-Networks-goes-full-throttle-launches-Discovery-Channel-Tamil|title=Discovery Networks goes full throttle; launches Discovery 12 is rebranded into Discovery Channel Tamil|website=www.afaqs.com|language=en|access-date=2018-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://ultra.news/t-t/48193/discovery-becomes-first-channel-to-support-all-south-indian-languages|title = Discovery becomes first channel to support all South Indian languages|date = 12 August 2019|access-date = 8 November 2023|archive-date = 5 November 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211105153844/https://ultra.news/t-t/48193/discovery-becomes-first-channel-to-support-all-south-indian-languages|url-status = dead}}</ref> Warner Bros. revamped The channel and starting September 16, 2024 the channel started telecasting hollywood movies and series in tamil.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |author=<!--staff writer-->|date=2024-09-16 |title=Warner Bros Discovery revamps DTamil with blockbusters, superhero shows |url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/warner-bros-discovery-revamps-dtamil-with-blockbusters,-superhero-shows-240916 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=indiantelevision.com |language=en}}</ref> The channel can be viewed on digital cable and satellite television in India. The channel is also available on its OTT services [[Discovery+|Discovery Plus]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/discovery-launches-streaming-app-discovery-plus-at-subscription-fee-of-rs-299-per-annum/1900015/|title=Discovery launches streaming app Discovery Plus at subscription fee of Rs 299 per annum|date=2020-03-17|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-08-14 |title=Discovery Channel to complete 20 years in India on 15 August |url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/factual-and-documentary/discovery-channel-to-complete-20-years-in-india-on-15-august-150814 |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=indiantelevision.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The channel was launched on 1 April 2003 as ''Discovery 12''<ref name=":1" /><br />
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On 15 August 2011 the channel rebranded itself to Discovery Channel Tamil. The channel became first <ref name=":1" /><br />
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On 1 October 2013 the channel rebranded itself with new logo and launched a programming line-up that includes 20 brand new programmes and six new seasons of popular shows.<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--staff writer--> |publisher=BestMediaInfo Bureau|date=2013-09-30 |title=Discovery Tamil gets a fresh new look, unveils new logo: Best Media Info |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2013/09/discovery-tamil-gets-a-fresh-new-look-unveils-new-logo |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=www.bestmediainfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Discovery Tamil gets a fresh new look, unveils new logo |url=https://bollywoodhelpline.com/news/news-gossips/media-buzz/forwarded/2780 |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=bollywoodhelpline.com}}</ref><br />
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On 17 April 2021 on the occasion of [[Tamil New Year]] the channel changed its logo to the latest one and introduced new shows.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dதமிழ் (D TAMIL) to unveil new logo with actress Tamannaah Bhatia - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/d-d-tamil-to-unveil-new-logo-with-actress-tamannaah-bhatia-112293.html |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakrabarty |first=Shreoshree |date=2021-04-14 |title=Dதமிழ் (D TAMIL) unveils brand-new avatar this Tamil New Year |url=https://www.mediainfoline.com/brand/d%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AF%8D-d-tamil-unveils-brand-new-avatar-this-tamil-new-year |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Media Infoline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-17 |title=D Tamil undergoes rebranding, launches two new shows |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/d-tamil-undergoes-rebranding-launches-two-new-shows-210417 |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=www.indiantelevision.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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From September 2025, the channel primarily focuses on broadcasting Tamil dubbed Hollywood movies, instead of its infotainment shows<ref>{{Cite web |last=MediaInfoline |date=2024-09-16 |title=DTamil Channel Revamped: Bringing the Best of Hollywood |url=https://www.mediainfoline.com/brand/dtamil-channel-revamped-bringing-the-best-of-hollywood-and-global-tv-to-tamil-viewers |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=Media Infoline |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Programming ==<br />
===Current Programming (as of sep 16 2024)===<br />
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1 Superhero Sagasangal ( Flash, arrow, legends of tomorrow, supernatural etc)<br />
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2. Hollywood saravedi ( Suicide squad 2016, drunken master 2, horrible bosses 2 etc)<br />
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3. Matinee magic ( Sherlock holmes, Rush hour, The Nun etc)<br />
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4. Thigil Sunday ( House of wax, Nightmare at the Elm Street etc. )<br />
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5. Man vs Wild<br />
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6. Ghost brothers<br />
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7. Toddlers and Tiaras<br />
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8. Decoding disaster<br />
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9. Bert The Conqueror<br />
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Before September 15, 2024:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discovery Tamil Schedule |url=https://tvwiz.in/app/app/channelBrowse/%7B%7BtwitterCard.ogUrl%7D%7D |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=TVwiz}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=PEOTV Discovery Tamil Program Schedules - Sri Lanka Telecom PEOTV |url=https://www.peotv.com/tvguide/channel/discovery-tamil/101 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=www.peotv.com}}</ref><br />
* ''[[Bert the Conqueror|Bert The Conqueror]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Chopped Junior]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''Chutties Baking Championship''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Cutthroat Kitchen]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Food Factory]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''Factory Made''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Food Paradise]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''Galatta Kitchen''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''How Do Animals Do That?''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Man vs. Wild]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Tanked]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''[[Toddlers & Tiaras]]''<ref name=":0" /><br />
* ''Vegas Chef Prizefight''<ref name=":0" /><br />
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===Original Shows===<br />
This is the list of shows produced by Discovery India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discovery Channel India - Here is the schedule of all the “India Revealed” shows to be aired on Discovery Channel India at 8 PM starting tomorrow. Share it with your friends and get ready to explore our country with us.|url=https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryChannelIndiaOfficial/photos/a.418641814862406/804733622919888/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
* ''Chadar, the Ice Trail''<br />
* ''Everest: Indian Army Women's Expedition''<br />
* ''Ganges''<br />
* ''Journey of India''<br />
* ''India's Best Jobs''<br />
* ''[[India's Citizen Squad]]''<br />
* ''India: Living Traditions/Medical Miracle India''<br />
* ''[[India's Ultimate Warrior]]''<br />
* ''Revealed: Rashtrapati Bhavan''<br />
* ''[[Revealed: The Golden Temple]]''<br />
* ''Revealed: The Line of Control''<br />
* ''Revealed: National Defense Academy''<br />
* ''Revealed: Rann of Kutch''<br />
* ''The Discovery of India''<br />
*''Veer by Discover''<br />
* ''Wildest India''<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Animal Planet India | Animal Planet]]<br />
* [[Cartoon Network India | Cartoon Network]]<br />
* [[Discovery Channel India | Discovery]]<br />
* [[Pogo TV | Pogo]]<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
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{{Warner Bros. Discovery}}<br />
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[[Category:Discovery Channel|India]]<br />
[[Category:Tamil-language television stations]]<br />
[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]<br />
[[Category:2003 establishments in Maharashtra]]<br />
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