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{{short description|Indian television channel}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Zee Kannada
| logo = Zee_Kannada.png
| logo_size = 250px
| launch_date = 11 May 2006<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/zee-group-to-launch-kannada-channel_294322.html|title=Zee Group to launch Kannada channel|website=[[Zee News]]|date=11 May 2006}}</ref>
| closed_date =
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] (downscaled to [[letterboxed]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| key_people =
| country = India
| language = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| area = India
| affiliates =
| headquarters = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| slogan = "ಬಯಸಿದ ಬಾಗಿಲು ತೆಗೆಯೋಣ" ("Bayasida Baagilu Tegeyona") ("Lets open the desired doors")
| sister_channels = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises#Operated channels|List of Zee channels]]
| website = [https://www.zee5.com/channels/details/zee-kannada/0-9-zeekannada Zee Kannada] on [[ZEE5]]
| network = [[Essel Group]]
| sat_serv_1 = [[Sun Direct]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 254 (SD) Channel 868 (HD)
| sat_serv_2 = [[Dish TV]]
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 1709 (SD)
| sat_serv_3 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 957 (SD) Channel 958 (SD)
| sat_serv_4 = [[Tata Sky]]
| sat_chan_4 = Channel 1611 (HD) Channel 1612 (SD)
| sat_serv_5 = [[D2h]]
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 653 (SD) Channel 997 (HD)
| sat_serv_6 = [[Reliance Digital TV]] ([[India]])
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 884 (SD)
| sat_serv_7 = Fastway
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 884 (SD)
| sat_serv_8 = Den
| sat_chan_8 = Channel 122 (HD)
| sat_serv_9 = [[Hathway]] ([[Mumbai]], [[India]])
| sat_chan_9 = Channel 604 (SD)
| sat_serv_10 = [[Hathway|GTPL VAJI]] ([[India]])
| sat_chan_10 = Channel 713 (SD)
| sat_serv_11 = Siti Cabel
| sat_chan_11 = Channel 113 (SD)
}}

'''Zee Kannada''' is an Indian [[Kannada-language|Kannada]] [[pay television]] [[general entertainment channel|GEC]] that was launched in the year 2006 and owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Kannada launch today|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-zee-kannada-launch-today-1028713|url-status=live|website=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]|date=10 May 2006}}</ref> [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] launched Zee Kannada's sister channel ''[[Zee Picchar]]'' on 1 March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/kannada-movie-channel-zee-picchar-to-be-launched-on-march-1-102625.html|title=Kannada movie channel Zee Picchar to be launched on March 1|website=Exchange4media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/03/new-kannada-movie-channel-zee-picchar-to-give-viewers-a-hit-dinada-feeling/|title=New Kannada movie channel Zee Picchar to give viewers a 'Hit Dinada Feeling'|website=Bestmediainfo}}</ref>

==History==
It was launched in the year 2006 by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] and this is Zee's second South Indian language channel after its Telugu
venture, launched in May last year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/may/may134.htm|title=Zee Group launched its much anticipated Kannada channel Zee Kannada |website=[[Indian Television]]|date=11 May 2006 |language=en}}</ref> It also being as the first mainstream satellite channel in Kannada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/zee-kannada-marks-14-years-of-grand-success/|title=Zee Kannada marks 14 years of grand success|date=12 May 2020|publisher=Medianews4u.com}}</ref>

On 2014, Zee Kannada light blue logo has given way to brighter red and blue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/zee-kannada-goes-colourful-with-new-logo-and-look-140731|title=Zee kannada goes colourful with new logo and look|website=[[Indian Television]]|date=31 July 2014}}</ref>

On 2018, a new brand identity and launched the HD Channel. The unveil and launch took place in a grand ceremony at the Zee Kannada Kutumba Awards 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zeekannadatv.com/about-us/|title=Zee Kannada – ZEE KANNADA HD – Kannada Entertainment Online – Updates & More – ZEE5|website=[[Zee5]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-kannada-to-air-new-episodes-on-june-1-as-shooting-resumes-for-shows-104902.html|title=Zee Kannada to air new episodes on June 1 as shooting resumes for shows|website=Exchange4media.com}}</ref>

On 1 March 2020, its siblings channel [[Zee Picchar]] was launched, which airs non-stop Sandalwood films.

==Programming==
{{main|List of programs broadcast by Zee Kannada (India)}}

==Channels==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:middle;
!style="width:180pt; background:Orange;"|Channel
!style="width:300pt; background:Orange;"|Category
!style="width:300pt; background:Orange;"|SD/HD Availability
|-
|''Zee Kannada''
|General Entertainment
|SD+HD
|-
|''[[Zee Picchar]]''
|Movies
|SD
|}

==Award Functions==

===Hemmeya Kannadiga===
Hemmeya Kannadiga is given to the people who made Karnataka proud at different occupation like Film Industry, Social Service, Sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/tv/news/kannada/heresthe-list-of-hemmeya-kannadigas-who-have-made-karnataka-proud/amp_articleshow/63313183.cms |title=List of Hemmeya Kannadigas who have made Karnataka proud|website=TimesofIndia.com}}</ref>

===Zee Kutumba Awards===
Renowned Zee Kannada television personalities are felicitated for their on-screen work and achievements for their shows. Zee honoring fiction stars and shows by nominating and presenting awards to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/topic/Zee-Kutumba-awards|title=ZEE Kannada celebrates ZEE Kutumba Awards|website=TimesofIndia.com}}</ref>

===Zee Comedy Awards===
The comedy artists of Sandalwood and Stage artists are honoured by presenting awards to them

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.zee5.com/channels/details/zee-kannada/0-9-zeekannada Zee Kannada on ZEE5]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/zeekannada Zee Kannada on YouTube]

{{Essel Group}}
{{Kannada TV Channels}}
{{Television in India}}

[[Category:Television stations in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Kannada-language television channels]]
[[Category:Essel Group]]
[[Category:Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2006]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Karnataka]]

Zee Kannada - Revision history

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