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{{Infobox TV channel
{{short description|Indian Tamil-language television channel}}
|name           = Zee Tamil
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
|image          = File:Zee Tamil.jpeg
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
|logofile      =  
{{Infobox television channel
|launch        =  
| name = Zee Tamil
|slogan       = "மனதால் இணைவோம்.மாற்றத்தை வரவேற்போம்"<br/>Let's join via the hearts and welcome the change.
| logo = Zee_Tamil.jpeg
|country=India
| logo_size = 280px
| share            = 411,238
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|df=y|2008|10|12}}<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/zee-launches-tamil-channel/619249/?next |title=Zee launches Tamil channel |work=Outlook |location=India |access-date=6 August 2017 }}</ref>
| share as of      = July 2020
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />(downgraded to [[letterboxed]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
|launch            = 2008
| slogan = "மனதால் இணைவோம்.மாற்றத்தை வரவேற்போம்"<br />Let's join via the hearts and welcome the change.
| share source      = [https://www.barcindia.co.in/statistic.aspx BARC India]  
| country = [[India]]
|language       = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|owner       = Zee Entertainment Enterprises
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
|headquarters   = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| headquarters = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
|web           = [https://www.zee5.com/channels/details/zee-tamil/0-9-zeetamil Zee Tamil]
| web = [https://www.zee5.com/channels/details/zee-tamil/0-9-zeetamil Zee Tamil]
|sat serv 1    = [[Dish TV]]
| terr_serv_1 = Verizon Vision
|sat chan 1    = Channel 1804
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 759 (HD)
|sat serv 2    = [[Independent TV (India)|Independent TV]]
| sat_serv_1 = [[Dish TV]]
|sat chan 2    = Channel 111
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 1804
|sat serv 3    = [[Airtel Digital TV]]  
| sat_serv_2 = Astro
|sat chan 3    = Channel 143 (SD)<br/>Channel 1092 (HD)
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 223 (HD)
|sat serv 4    =[[Astro (television)|Astro]] <br /><small>([[Malaysia]])</small>  
| sat_serv_3 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]
|sat chan 4    =Channel 235 (HD)  
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 751 (SD) <br />Channel 752 (HD)
|sat serv 5    = [[d2h]]
| sat_serv_5 = [[d2h]]
|sat chan 5    = Channel 547
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 544 (SD) <br />Channel 979 (HD)
|sat serv 6    = [[Sun Direct]]  
| sat_serv_6 = [[Sun Direct]]
|sat chan 6    = Channel 033
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 063
|sat serv 7    = [[Tata Sky]]  
| sat_serv_7 = [[Tata Sky]]
|sat chan 7    = Channel 1521 (HD) <br />Channel 1522 (SD)
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 1510 (HD) <br />Channel 1511 (SD)
|sat serv 8    = [[Dialog TV]] <br /><small>([[Sri Lanka]])</small>
| cable_serv_1 = [[Asianet Digital TV]]
|sat chan 8    = Channel 115
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 206 (SD) <br /> Channel 805 (HD)
| sat serv 9  = Parabole Maurice <small>([[Mauritius]])</small>
| cable_serv_2 = [[Kerala Vision Digital TV]]
| sat chan 9  = Channel 143
| cable_chan_2 = Channel 64 (SD) <br /> Channel 884 (HD)
| sat serv 10  = Parabole Madagascar <small>([[Madagascar]])</small>
| cable_serv_3 = [[Sumangali Cable Vision|SCV]]
| sat chan 10    = Channel 143
| cable_chan_3 = Channel 096 (SD) <br /> Channel 906 (HD)
| sat serv 11  = Parabole Réunion <small>([[Réunion]])</small>
| cable_serv_5 = Digicon
| sat chan 11  = Channel 235 (HD)
| cable_chan_5 = Channel 116 (SD) <br />Channel 903 (HD)
|sat chan 12    =
| cable_serv_4 = TCCL
|cable serv 1  = [[Asianet Digital TV]]
| cable_chan_4 = Channel 5 (SD) <br /> Channel 803 (HD)
|cable chan 1  = Channel 206 (SD) <br> Channel 805 (HD)
| area = International
|cable serv 2  = [[Sumangali Cable Vision|SCV]]  
| sister_channels = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises#Operated channels|List of Zee Entertainment channels]]
|cable chan 2  = Channel 057 (SD) <br> Channel 1056 (HD)
}}
|cable serv 3  = [[Rogers Cable|Rogers]] <br /><small>([[Canada]])</small>
|cable chan 3  = Channel 662
|cable serv 7  = [[StarHub TV]] <br /><small>([[Singapore]])</small>
|cable chan 7  = Channel 138 (HD)
|cable serv 5  = Digicon  
|cable chan 5  = Channel 116 (SD) <br />Channel 903 (HD)
|cable serv 6  = [[ASK CABLE VISION]]<br /><small>([[Sri Lanka]])</small>
|cable chan 6  = Channel 5 (SD)
|cable serv 4  = [[TCCL]]
|cable chan 4  = Channel 5 (SD) <br> Channel 803 (HD)
|iptv serv 1    = [[Bell Fibe TV]] <br /><small>([[Canada]])</small>
|iptv chan 1    = Channel 672
|iptv serv 2 = [[Singtel TV]]<br><small>(Singapore)</small>
|iptv chan 2 = Channel 632
|online serv 1  =[[Sling TV]]<br><small>([[United States]])</small>
|online chan 1  = [[IPTV]]


|broadcast area=International|sister names={{Collapsible list
'''Zee Tamil''' is an Indian Tamil language [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/zee-tamil-goes-for-the-kill-as-churn-grows-117103001353_1.html|website=Business Standard}}</ref> The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/starhub-launches-starhub-tv-dlite-offer--1203839|title=StarHub launches StarHub TV d&#39;Lite offer|website=www.telecompaper.com}}</ref> The channel broadcasts from [[Guindy]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tm.com.my/AboutTM/NewsRelease/Pages/HYPPTV-CELEBRATES-ITS-7th-YEAR-ANNIVESARY-WITH-THE-INTRODUCTION-OF-7-NEW-CHANNELS.aspx |title=HYPPTV Celebrates Its 7th Year Anniversary With the Introduction of 7 New Channels|publisher=Tm.com.my|access-date=2018-08-31}}</ref>
| list_style        = text-align:left;
| 1                = [[Zee Thirai]] <br/>[[Zee TV]]<br/>[[List of programs broadcast by Zee Keralam|Zee Keralam]] <br/>[[Zee Telugu]]<br/>[[Zee Kannada]]<br/>
}}}}


'''Zee Tamil''' is an Indian [[pay television]] [[Tamil language]] channel that is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/zee-tamil-goes-for-the-kill-as-churn-grows-117103001353_1.html|last=|first=|date=|website=Business Standard|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/starhub-launches-starhub-tv-dlite-offer--1203839|title=StarHub launches StarHub TV d&#39;Lite offer|website=www.telecompaper.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tm.com.my/AboutTM/NewsRelease/Pages/HYPPTV-CELEBRATES-ITS-7th-YEAR-ANNIVESARY-WITH-THE-INTRODUCTION-OF-7-NEW-CHANNELS.aspx |title=HYPPTV CELEBRATES ITS 7th YEAR ANNIVESARY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF 7 NEW CHANNELS |publisher=Tm.com.my |date= |accessdate=2018-08-31}}</ref>
[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]] also launched a full Tamil movie channel named ''[[Zee Thirai]]'' in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee to launch 24-hour Tamil movie channel|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/zee-to-launch-24-hour-tamil-movie-channel/article30288962.ece|website=The Hindu}}</ref>


==Shows and Serials==
==History==
===Daily and Current Updates===


;Tamil Serials
Zee Tamil was launched on 12 October, 2008 as the third south Indian channel after [[Zee Telugu]] and [[Zee Kannada]]. It was launched under [[Essel Group|Zee entertainments]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Zee launches Tamil channel|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/zee-launches-tamil-channel/372401|work=financialexpress.com|access-date=22 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Rettai Roja Rettai Roja]]
* [[Raja Magal Rajamagal]]
* [[Endrendrum Punnagai (TV series)|Endrendum Punnagai]]
* [[Poove Poochudava (TV series)|Poove Poochoodava]]
* [[Suryavamsam (TV series)|Suryavamsam]]
* [[Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham]]
* [[Gokulathil Seethai (2019 TV series)|Gokulathil Seethai]]
* [[Yaaradi Nee Mohini (TV series)|Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]
* [[Sembaruthi]]
* [[Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (TV series)|Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari]]
* [[Sathya (TV series)|Sathya]]


;Shows
In Canada, the channel is distributed by Ethnic Channels Group.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamil channel, ZEE Tamizh launches in Canada|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/tamil-channel-zee-tamizh-launches-in-canada/|website=Biz Asia}}</ref>
* Genes 3.0
* Tamizha Tamizha
* Zee Super Family


==Availability==
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 television|high-definition]] feed with Tamil film actress [[Jyothika]] as the brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actor Jyothika to endorse Zee Tamil|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/actor-jyothika-to-endorse-zee-tamil/61100497|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> The rebranding coincided with the Zee Network's silver jubilee celebrations where all the network channels donned a new look.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Tamizh re-brands with new logo, tagline and shows to create fresh brand identity|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-tamizh-re-brands-with-new-logotagline-and-shows-to-create-fresh-brand-identity-86785.html|website=Exchange4media.com|access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref>
The channel available across India and other countries through satellite and cable. It also available through digital and mobile entertainment platform, [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee to launch 24-hour Tamil movie channel|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/zee-to-launch-24-hour-tamil-movie-channel/article30288962.ece|last=|first=|date=|website=The Hindu|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
 
On 19 September 2018, Astro Added "Samrat" Pack Customers, Zee Tamil HD (Channel 232) and purchase until October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Astro shuts down Zee Tamil HD (CH232) barely 6 months after launch|url=https://varnam.my/tv/2019/7111/astro-shuts-down-zee-tamil-hd-ch232-barely-6-months-after-launch/|website=Varnam.my|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref>
 
On 19 January 2020, its siblings channel [[Zee Thirai]] was launched, which airs non-stop [[Kollywood Film Industry|Kollywood films]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Enterprises to launch Tamil movie channel Zee Thirai|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/zee-enterprises-to-launch-tamil-movie-channel-zee-thirai/1711768|website=Outlookindia.com|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> This Movie Channel was released by actor [[Kamal Haasan]] at the grand stage of ''Zee Cine Awards Tamil'' (2020).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/zeethirai/status/1351418471817510914 |title=#OneYearAnniversary |date=19 January 2021 |access-date=20 January 2021|publisher=Zee Thirai}}</ref>
 
==Logos==
<gallery>
File:Zee_Tamil_old_logo.jpg|2011-2017
File:Zee Tamil.jpeg|2017-Present
</gallery>
 
==Programming==
{{main|List of programs broadcast by Zee Tamil (India)}}
 
Zee Tamil programming includes serials, spiritual shows, cookery, talk shows, musical shows, movies and events. It telecasts fantasy and romance serials. Among those, [[Sembaruthi]] recorded the top position in TRP serial ratings, at 1st place in Tamil Nadu serial ratings (urban+rural) for 24 weeks non-stop breaking Sun TV's history. [[Yaaradi Nee Mohini (TV series)|Yaaradi Nee Mohini]] and [[Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (TV series)|Oru Orula Oru Rajakumari]] were at Top 10 positions. Zee Tamil also telecasts reality shows like [[Dance Jodi Dance]], [[Genes (season 3)|Genes]], [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors]], Survivor Tamil, Tamizha Tamizha and Rockstar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Tamil launches music reality show Rockstar - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/zee-tamil-launches-music-reality-show-rockstar-111671.html|access-date=2021-06-15|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-18|title=Rockstar Show Announcement: Gear Up for a Musical Ride With Devi Sri Prasad|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/rockstar-show-announcement-gear-up-for-a-musical-ride-with-devi-sri-prasad|access-date=2021-06-15|website=ZEE5 News|language=en}}</ref>
 
==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
!style="width:300pt; background:Orange;"|Notes
|-
|''Zee Tamil''
|General Entertainment
|SD+HD
|
|-
|''[[Zee Thirai]]''
|Movies
|SD
|HD Version From 12 September .
|-
|}
 
==Ratings==
In 2017, after the channel went through a complete revamp the shares rose from 5% to between 13% and 15% in that year. Making Zee Tamil the second most watched Tamil television channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Battle for cable TV market: Sun rules in Tamil Nadu but success of Star Vijay’s Bigg Boss, Zee, shows churn happening|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/battle-for-cable-tv-market-sun-rules-in-tamil-nadu-but-success-of-star-vijays-bigg-boss-zee-shows-churn-happening/974727/|website=The Financial Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/zee-tamil-goes-for-the-kill-as-churn-grows-117103001353_1.html|website=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{reflist}}
 


[[Category:Tamil-language television]]
==External links==
[[Category:Indian television]]
* [https://zeetamil.zee5.com/ Zee Tamizh Official website]
[[Category:Television channels]]
[[Category:2008 establishments in India]]


{{Essel Group}}
{{Tamil language television channels}}


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[[Category:Tamil-language television channels]]
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Revision as of 20:36, 30 August 2021


Zee Tamil
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaInternational
Slogan"மனதால் இணைவோம்.மாற்றத்தை வரவேற்போம்"
Let's join via the hearts and welcome the change.
HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Programming
Language(s)Tamil
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downgraded to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
Sister channelsList of Zee Entertainment channels
History
Launched12 October 2008; 17 years ago (2008-10-12)[1]
Links
WebsiteZee Tamil
Availability
Terrestrial
Verizon VisionChannel 759 (HD)
Cable
Asianet Digital TVChannel 206 (SD)
Channel 805 (HD)
Kerala Vision Digital TVChannel 64 (SD)
Channel 884 (HD)
SCVChannel 096 (SD)
Channel 906 (HD)
TCCLChannel 5 (SD)
Channel 803 (HD)
DigiconChannel 116 (SD)
Channel 903 (HD)
Satellite
Dish TVChannel 1804
AstroChannel 223 (HD)
Airtel Digital TVChannel 751 (SD)
Channel 752 (HD)
d2hChannel 544 (SD)
Channel 979 (HD)
Sun DirectChannel 063
Tata SkyChannel 1510 (HD)
Channel 1511 (SD)

Zee Tamil is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[2] The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally.[3] The channel broadcasts from Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[4]

Zee Entertainment Enterprises also launched a full Tamil movie channel named Zee Thirai in 2020.[5]

History

Zee Tamil was launched on 12 October, 2008 as the third south Indian channel after Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada. It was launched under Zee entertainments.[6]

In Canada, the channel is distributed by Ethnic Channels Group.[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] The rebranding coincided with the Zee Network's silver jubilee celebrations where all the network channels donned a new look.[9]

On 19 September 2018, Astro Added "Samrat" Pack Customers, Zee Tamil HD (Channel 232) and purchase until October 2018.[10]

On 19 January 2020, its siblings channel Zee Thirai was launched, which airs non-stop Kollywood films.[11] This Movie Channel was released by actor Kamal Haasan at the grand stage of Zee Cine Awards Tamil (2020).[12]

Logos

Programming

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Zee Tamil (India)

Zee Tamil programming includes serials, spiritual shows, cookery, talk shows, musical shows, movies and events. It telecasts fantasy and romance serials. Among those, Sembaruthi recorded the top position in TRP serial ratings, at 1st place in Tamil Nadu serial ratings (urban+rural) for 24 weeks non-stop breaking Sun TV's history. Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Oru Orula Oru Rajakumari were at Top 10 positions. Zee Tamil also telecasts reality shows like Dance Jodi Dance, Genes, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors, Survivor Tamil, Tamizha Tamizha and Rockstar.[13][14]

Channels

Channel Category SD/HD Availability Notes
Zee Tamil General Entertainment SD+HD
Zee Thirai Movies SD HD Version From 12 September .

Ratings

In 2017, after the channel went through a complete revamp the shares rose from 5% to between 13% and 15% in that year. Making Zee Tamil the second most watched Tamil television channel.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Zee launches Tamil channel". Outlook. India. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows". Business Standard.
  3. ↑ "StarHub launches StarHub TV d'Lite offer". www.telecompaper.com.
  4. ↑ "HYPPTV Celebrates Its 7th Year Anniversary With the Introduction of 7 New Channels". Tm.com.my. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Zee to launch 24-hour Tamil movie channel". The Hindu.
  6. ↑ "Zee launches Tamil channel". financialexpress.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Tamil channel, ZEE Tamizh launches in Canada". Biz Asia.
  8. ↑ "Actor Jyothika to endorse Zee Tamil". The Economic Times.
  9. ↑ "Zee Tamizh re-brands with new logo, tagline and shows to create fresh brand identity". Exchange4media.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  10. ↑ "Astro shuts down Zee Tamil HD (CH232) barely 6 months after launch". Varnam.my. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  11. ↑ "Zee Enterprises to launch Tamil movie channel Zee Thirai". Outlookindia.com. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  12. ↑ "#OneYearAnniversary". Zee Thirai. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  13. ↑ "Zee Tamil launches music reality show Rockstar - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  14. ↑ "Rockstar Show Announcement: Gear Up for a Musical Ride With Devi Sri Prasad". ZEE5 News. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  15. ↑ "Battle for cable TV market: Sun rules in Tamil Nadu but success of Star Vijay's Bigg Boss, Zee, shows churn happening". The Financial Express.
  16. ↑ "Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows". Business Standard.

External links

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