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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Nickelodeon Sonic
| name = Sonic
| logo = Nickelodeon Sonic logo.png
| logo =  
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size =  
| launch_date = {{start date and age|df=9y|2011|12|20}}
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2025
| picture_format = [[576i]]
| launch_date = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|12|20}}
| area = India<br />Nepal<br />Bangladesh
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| owner = [[Viacom 18]]
| area = {{ubl|India|[[Nepal]]|[[Bangladesh]]}}
| former_names = Sonic Nickelodeon (2011-2016)<br>Nickelodeon Sonic (2016-2025)
| owner = [[JioStar]]
| parent = [[Nickelodeon]]
| country = India
| country = India
| language = {{ubl|[[English language|English]]|[[Hindi]]|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]|[[Kannada language|Kannada]]|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]|[[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]}}
| language = {{plainlist|
* [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
* [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
* [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
* [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
* [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
* [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
* [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
}}
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], India
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], India
| sister_channels = {{ubl|[[Nickelodeon India]]|[[VH1 India]]|[[MTV India]]|[[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]]|[[Nick Jr. India]]|[[Colors Infinity]]|[[Comedy Central India]]|[[Colors Rishtey]]}}
| sister_channels = {{ubl|[[Nickelodeon (Indian TV channel)|Nick]]|[[Nickelodeon (Indian TV channel)|Nick HD+]]|[[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]]}}
| web = [http://www.sonicgang.com SonicGang.com]
| website = {{url|https://www.sonicgang.com}}
| sat_serv_1 = [[Tata Sky]]
| online_serv_1 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]<br>(India)
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 674
| online_chan_1 = SD & HD
| sat_serv_2 = [[Airtel Digital TV]]
| online_serv_2 = [[JioTV]]<br>(India)
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 460
| online_chan_2 = SD & HD
| sat_serv_3 = [[Dish TV]]
| online_serv_3 = [[JioHotstar]]<br>(India)
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 958
| online_chan_3 = HD
| sat_serv_4 = [[Videocon d2h]]
| sat_chan_4 = Channel  51
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 252
| sat_serv_5 = [[Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation Limited]]
| sat_serv_6 = Air On Digital TV
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 434
| sat_serv_7 = [[Sun Direct]]
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 536
| cable_serv_1 = [[SITI Cable]]
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 449
| cable_serv_2 = [[Hathway]]
| cable_chan_2 = Channel 401
| cable_serv_3 = Bengal Digital (Bangladesh)
| cable_chan_3 = Channel 438
| cable_serv_4 = In digital
| cable_chan_4 = Channel 326
| cable_serv_5 = [[Kerala Vision Digital TV]]
| cable_chan_5 = Channel 455
| cable_serv_6 = ACN
| cable_chan_6 = Channel 223
| cable_serv_7 = Sky Vision(Bangladesh) (Only on Set top box)
| cable_chan_7 = Channel 305
| cable_serv_8 = [[Asianet Digital TV]]
| cable_chan_8 = Channel 322
}}
}}
 
'''Sonic''' (formerly '''Nickelodeon Sonic''', '''Sonic Nickelodeon''') is an Indian children's pay television channel based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. it is owned by [[Disney Star|JioStar]], a joint venture between [[Disney India]] and [[Viacom18]] under license from [[Paramount Skydance|Paramount Skydance Corporation]] as part of [[Nickelodeon (Indian TV channel)|Nickelodeon India]] Network.<ref name=Lau>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k11/dec/dec102.php|title=Sonic launches on 20 Dec; ropes in Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador|date=14 December 2011|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref> After {{time interval|20 December 2011|December 2020}} on the air, Sonic became the fourth most watched channel across all genres with [[Audience measurement|TRP]] in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barc trp data|title=Barc report. DATA Week 39: Saturday, 26th September 2020 To Friday, 2nd October 2020 |url=https://barcindia.co.in/data-insights|access-date=5 October 2020|website=barcindia.co.in}}</ref>
'''Nickelodeon Sonic''' ('''''Sonic''''', Formerly '''Sonic-Nickelodeon''') is an Indian children's pay television channel operated by [[Viacom 18]] as part of the [[Nickelodeon (Indian TV channel)|Nickelodeon India]] network.<ref name=Lau>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k11/dec/dec102.php|title=Sonic launches on 20 Dec; ropes in Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador|date=14 December 2011|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>
 
After {{age in years, months and days|20 December 2011|December 2020}} of launch, Sonic became the fourth most watched channel across all genres with [[Audience measurement|TRP]] in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barc trp data|title=Barc report. DATA Week 39: Saturday, 26th September 2020 To Friday, 2nd October 2020 |url=https://barcindia.co.in/data-insights|access-date=5 October 2020|website=barcindia.co.in}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[Viacom 18]] launched the channel in December 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/32329_Viacom18-to-launch-Sonic-its-fifth-television-channel|title=Viacom18 to launch Sonic, its fifth television channel|website=www.afaqs.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-15}}</ref> When it launched, the channel mostly aired action shows like ''[[Power Rangers]]'', [[Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness|''Kung Fu Panda'']] and [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)|''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'']]. On 3 May 2016, the channel was rebranded with the tag line "Destination of high decibel comedy and action", and was given a new logo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/nick-rebrands-their-kids-channel-sonic-with-refreshing-new-logo-and-their-successful-show-shiva|title=Nick rebrands their kids channel Sonic with refreshing new logo and their successful show 'Shiva' - AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>  
[[Viacom18]] launched the channel in December 2011 in [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/32329_Viacom18-to-launch-Sonic-its-fifth-television-channel|title=Viacom18 to launch Sonic, its fifth television channel|website=www.afaqs.com|date=30 November 2011 |language=en|access-date=2018-01-15}}</ref> When it launched, the channel mostly aired action shows like ''[[Power Rangers]]'', [[Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness|''Kung Fu Panda'']] and [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)|''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'']]. On 3 May 2016, the channel was rebranded with the tag line "Destination of high decibel comedy and action", and was given a new logo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/nick-rebrands-their-kids-channel-sonic-with-refreshing-new-logo-and-their-successful-show-shiva|title=Nick rebrands their kids channel Sonic with refreshing new logo and their successful show 'Shiva' - AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref>


Since the rebrand, the channel has shifted its focus to comedy and started producing some original local shows.
Since the rebrand, the channel has shifted its focus to comedy and started producing some original local shows.


The channel started airing the programmes in Bangla, Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati language feed from 2 December 2019.
Sonic Nickelodeon began broadcasting in Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada and Gujarati languages from 2 December 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nickalive.net/2020/01/nickelodeon-india-and-sonic-adds-four.html |title=Nickelodeon India and Sonic Adds Four New Local Language Feeds |date=2020-02-29 |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=NickALive!}}</ref>


== Programming ==
== Programming ==
=== Current programming ===
{{Main|List of programmes broadcast by Nickelodeon Sonic}}
==== Live-action ====
* ''[[Power Rangers]]''
 
==== Animated ====
* ''Daaduji''
* ''[[Pinaki & Happy - The Bhoot Bandhus]]''
* ''[[Shaun The Sheep]]''
* ''[[Shiva (TV series)|Shiva]]''
* ''[[Ting Tong (TV series)|Ting Tong]]''
* ''[[Zig & Sharko]]''
* ''[[Ninja Hattori]]''
 
==== Upcoming ====
* ''[[Keymon Ache]]''
=== Former programming ===
==== Animated shows ====
* ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sonicgang.com/shows/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214083452/http://www.sonicgang.com/shows/|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2013|title=Sonic Gang - Shows|date=14 December 2013}}</ref>
* ''[[The Daltons (TV series)|The Daltons]]''
* ''[[Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (2009 TV series)|Dennis the Menace and Gnasher]]''
* ''[[Ejen Ali]]''
* ''Extreme Football''
* ''[[Galactik Football]]''<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/dqe-turns-co-producer-and-licenser|title=DQE turns co-producer and licenser|date=24 October 2013|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
* ''[[Gattu Battu]]''
* ''[[Hubert and Takako]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.toonzone.net/forums/toonzone-general-animation-discussion/370131-hubert-takako-same-studio-space-goofs.html|title=Hubert & Takako (from the same studio as Space Goofs)|publisher=ToonZone.net|date=15 August 2014}}</ref>
* ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures|Jackie Chan's Fantasia]]''<ref name=Lau/>
* ''[[Johnny Test]]''
* ''[[Keymon Ache]]'' <ref name=Lau/>
* ''[[Kong: The Animated Series]]''<ref name=Lau/>
* ''Kung Fu Cats''
* ''[[Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness]]''<ref name=Lau/>
* ''Munki & Trunk''
* ''[[Oggy and the Cockroaches]]''
* ''[[Pakdam Pakdai]]''
* ''[[Rimba Racer]]''
* ''[[Rocket Monkeys]]''
* ''[[Shaktimaan: The Animated Series]]''<ref name=Lau/>
* ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]''
* ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]''
* ''[[Supa Strikas]]''
* ''[[Suraj: The Rising Star]]''<ref name="auto2"/>
* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series)|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/mam/viacom18-set-to-bring-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-franchise-to-india|title=Viacom18 set to bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise to India|date=15 April 2013|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
* ''[[Zig & Sharko]]''
 
==== Anime ====
* ''[[Norakuro|Blackie The Funny Dog]]''
* ''[[Ghosts At School]]''
* ''[[Idaten Jump]]''
* ''[[Ganbare, Kickers!|Kickers]]''
* ''[[Mighty Cat Masked Niyander]]''
* ''[[Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation]]''
* ''[[Monsuno]]''<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Perman]]
* ''[[List of Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals episodes|Naruto Spin-Off]]''
* ''[[Zatchbell]]''
 
====Live-action====
* ''[[Are You Afraid of the Dark?]]''<ref name=Lau/>
* ''[[The Adrenaline Project]]''<ref name=Lau/>
* ''[[House of Anubis]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k13/july/julyrel5.php|title=Tune-in to House of Anubis, an all-new series on Sonic|date=1 July 2013|access-date=3 May 2018}}</ref>
* ''[[Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation]]''
* ''[[Power Rangers]] (all series)''
* ''[[Supah Ninjas]]''<ref name="auto"/>
* ''[[Ultraman Mebius]]''
 
== Movies ==
* ''[[Power Rangers (film)]]''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Nickelodeon India]]
[[Category:Children's television channels in India]]
[[Category:Children's television channels in India]]
[[Category:Television networks in India]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in India]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in India]]
[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]
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[[Category:2011 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Hindi-language television channels in India]]
[[Category:Hindi-language television channels in India]]
[[Category:Viacom 18]]
[[Category:Disney Star]]
[[Category:Television channels in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Television channels in Nepal]]

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Sonic
CountryIndia
Broadcast area
HeadquartersMumbai, India
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format576i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerJioStar
ParentNickelodeon
Sister channels
History
Launched20 December 2011; 14 years ago (2011-12-20)
Former namesSonic Nickelodeon (2011-2016)
Nickelodeon Sonic (2016-2025)
Links
Websitewww.sonicgang.com
Availability
Streaming media
Airtel Digital TV
(India)		SD & HD
JioTV
(India)		SD & HD
JioHotstar
(India)		HD

Sonic (formerly Nickelodeon Sonic, Sonic Nickelodeon) is an Indian children's pay television channel based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. it is owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Disney India and Viacom18 under license from Paramount Skydance Corporation as part of Nickelodeon India Network.[1] After 9 years on the air, Sonic became the fourth most watched channel across all genres with TRP in December 2020.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Viacom18 launched the channel in December 2011 in Hindi, English, Tamil.[3] When it launched, the channel mostly aired action shows like Power Rangers, Kung Fu Panda and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. On 3 May 2016, the channel was rebranded with the tag line "Destination of high decibel comedy and action", and was given a new logo.[4]

Since the rebrand, the channel has shifted its focus to comedy and started producing some original local shows.

Sonic Nickelodeon began broadcasting in Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada and Gujarati languages from 2 December 2019.[5]

Programming[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by Nickelodeon Sonic

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sonic launches on 20 Dec; ropes in Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador". 14 December 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Barc trp data. "Barc report. DATA Week 39: Saturday, 26th September 2020 To Friday, 2nd October 2020". barcindia.co.in. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Viacom18 to launch Sonic, its fifth television channel". www.afaqs.com. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Nick rebrands their kids channel Sonic with refreshing new logo and their successful show 'Shiva' - AnimationXpressAnimationXpress". www.animationxpress.com. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Nickelodeon India and Sonic Adds Four New Local Language Feeds". NickALive!. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2022.

External links[edit | edit source]

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