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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Nickelodeon
| name = Nickelodeon
| logo = Nickelodeon 2009 logo.svg
| logo = Nickelodeon 2023 logo (outline).svg
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2024
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|1999|10|16|df=y}}
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|1999|10|16|df=y}}
| closed_date =  
| closed_date =  
| owner = [[ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA|MTV Networks India]] (1999–2007)<br> [[Viacom 18]] (2007–present)
| owner = [[JioStar]]<br /><small>(branding licensed from [[Paramount Networks EMEAA]])</small>
| parent = [[Nickelodeon Group]]
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = India
| language = {{plainlist|
| language = {{plainlist|
*[[Hindi language|Hindi]]
* [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
*[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
* [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
*[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
* [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
*[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
* [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
*[[Kannada language|Kannada]]
* [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
*[[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
* [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
*[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
* [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
}}
}}
| area = India<br>[[Bangladesh]]<br>[[Nepal]]<br>[[Sri Lanka]]
| area = India<br>[[Bangladesh]]<ref name="silver">{{cite book|last1=Singh|first1=Paramveer|title=Indian Silver Screen|date=5 August 2021|publisher=K.K. Publications|page=162|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ncg7EAAAQBAJ&pg=PA162|access-date=5 July 2022|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512214359/https://books.google.com/books?id=Ncg7EAAAQBAJ&pg=PA162|url-status=live}}</ref><br>[[Nepal]]<ref name="silver"/><br>[[Sri Lanka]]<ref name="silver"/>
| headquarters = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| headquarters = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| sister_channels = Nickelodeon HD+<br>[[Nickelodeon Sonic]]<br>[[Nick Jr. India]]<br>[[VH1 India]]<br>[[MTV India]]<br>[[Colors Infinity]]<br>[[Comedy Central India]]
| sister_channels = {{flatlist|Nick HD+|[[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]]|[[Sonic (Indian TV channel)|Sonic]]}}
| website = {{URL|nickindia.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.nickindia.com}}
| online_chan_1 = Toffee (Bangladesh)
}}
}}
'''Nickelodeon''' (abbreviated as '''Nick''') is an Indian children's pay television network based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is the Indian equivalent to the [[Nickelodeon|original American network]] and is owned by [[Viacom 18]], a joint venture between [[Paramount Global]] and [[TV18]]. Despite using the "Nick" name, it does not air any content from the [[Nickelodeon|original American network]] in recent times as part of a localisation strategy. Original shows from the channel are only shown on the Nick HD+ channel.
'''Nickelodeon''' or simply '''Nick''', is an Indian children's [[pay television]] [[television channel|channel]] based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. The local equivalent of the [[Nickelodeon|original American network]], it is owned by [[Disney Star|JioStar]], a joint venture between [[Disney India]] and [[Reliance Industries]], under license from [[Paramount Networks EMEAA]]. Despite using the "Nickelodeon" branding, it does not air any content from the original channel as part of a localisation strategy since the 2010s; instead the original Nickelodeon content is only broadcast on the [[Nickelodeon HD+]] channel. As of October 2020, Nickelodeon is the most watched children's channel in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1films.in/2020/04/top-indian-cartoon-channels-trp-ratings-weekly-list.html?m=1|title=Nickelodeon becomes highest viewership in India|access-date=8 December 2020|archive-date=29 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429035033/https://www.1films.in/2020/04/top-indian-cartoon-channels-trp-ratings-weekly-list.html?m=1|url-status=live}}</ref>


As of October 2020, the channel is the most viewed children's channel in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1films.in/2020/04/top-indian-cartoon-channels-trp-ratings-weekly-list.html?m=1|title=Nickelodeon becomes highest viewership in India}}</ref>
==History ==
[[File:Nick logo 2009.svg|thumb|Logo used from 2004 to 2010]]
Nickelodeon was launched in India on 16 October 1999. [[Zee TV]] was in charge of distributing the channel to cable operators, in a deal made with [[Viacom (1952–2005)|Viacom]].<ref name="Nick">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/111099/zee111099.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323085148/http://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/111099/zee111099.htm|archive-date=23 March 2017|title=ZEE TV TO LAUNCH NICKELODEON|date=11 October 1999|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> [[Zee TV]] also launched a Nickelodeon-branded programming block on its main channel as part of a distribution deal between Viacom International and [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]. It was replaced by the [[Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network]] block in 2002.<ref name="Nick" /><ref name=Cartoon>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/y2k2/aug/aug87.htm|title=Cartoon Network block replaces Nick on Zee TV|date=14 August 2002|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-date=2 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902123040/http://www.indiantelevision.com/y2k2/aug/aug87.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


==History==
In 2004, Viacom revamped Nickelodeon in India to increase its viewership, including branding the channel just as Nick, creating local programs and launching a [[Hindi]] audio track.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/interviews/nickelodeon-india-business-and-operations-head-pradeep-hejmadi|title=Nickelodeon India business and operations head Pradeep Hejmadi – AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|date=2 September 2004 |language=en-US|access-date=20 July 2018|archive-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195232/http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/interviews/nickelodeon-india-business-and-operations-head-pradeep-hejmadi|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/may/may182.htm|title=Nick to get 'MTV India treatment' for makeover|date=22 May 2004|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=20 July 2018|language=en|archive-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195221/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/may/may182.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Nickelodeon was launched in India on 16 October 1999 as a part of Nickelodeon Asia. [[Zee TV]] was in charge of distributing the channel to cable operators, in a deal made with [[Viacom (1952–2006)|Viacom]].<ref name="Nick">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/111099/zee111099.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323085148/http://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/111099/zee111099.htm|archive-date=23 March 2017|title=ZEE TV TO LAUNCH NICKELODEON|date=11 October 1999|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref>


Also, [[Zee TV]] launched a Nickelodeon-branded programming block on its main channel, also called "Zee TV", as part of a distribution deal between Viacom International and [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]. It was replaced by the [[Cartoon Network India|Cartoon Network]] block in 2002.<ref name="Nick" /><ref name=Cartoon>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/y2k2/aug/aug87.htm|title=Cartoon Network block replaces Nick on Zee TV|date=14 August 2002|access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref>
On 23 November 2006, Nickelodeon India ceased to be distributed in Pakistan and was replaced with a dedicated local version of [[Nickelodeon (Pakistan)|Nickelodeon]] in that country.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Clark |first=Steve |date=23 November 2006 |title=MTV and Nickelodeon launch in Pakistan |url=http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/384/ |magazine=Variety |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070513215635/http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/384/ |archive-date=13 May 2007}}</ref>


In 2004 Viacom revamped Nickelodeon in India to increase its viewership, including branding the channel just as Nick, creating local programs and launching a [[Hindi]] audio track.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/interviews/nickelodeon-india-business-and-operations-head-pradeep-hejmadi|title=Nickelodeon India business and operations head Pradeep Hejmadi  – AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|language=en-US|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/may/may182.htm|title=Nick to get 'MTV India treatment' for makeover|date=22 May 2004|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=20 July 2018|language=en}}</ref>
Viacom signed a programming deal with [[Sun TV Network]] in 2007 according to which Nickelodeon shows will air on [[Sun TV Network|Chutti TV]] dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]].{{citation needed|date=July 2025}} This deal was later cancelled when Nickelodeon decided to add Tamil and Telugu audio tracks to their own channel.<ref name=Tar>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/dec/dec197.php|title=Sun's Chutti TV targets 25% ad growth in 2010|date=19 December 2009|access-date=9 January 2018|archive-date=10 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110054713/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/dec/dec197.php|url-status=live}}</ref>


In Late-2006 Nickelodeon India stopped being distributed in Pakistan and was replaced by a dedicated Pakistani version of [[Nickelodeon (Pakistani TV channel)|Nickelodeon]].
In 2007, the joint venture between Viacom and TV18 called [[Viacom18]] was formed, and the channels [[MTV (Indian TV channel)|MTV]], Nick India and [[VH1 (Indian TV channel)|VH1]] became part of the new company.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Viacom-TV18 JV named Viacom-18|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2007/may/23viacom.htm|access-date=2021-05-08|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030155010/https://www.rediff.com/money/2007/may/23viacom.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Nick.svg|thumb|Shortened version and former logo until 2024]]
[[File:Nickelodeon 2009 logo.svg|thumb|Nickelodeon Wordmark logo since 2009, given the slight vermillion tint in 2017]]
On 25 June 2010, Nick India was rebranded, using the newly launched logo used in US. It was the last major market to undergo this makeover.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/nick-india-undergoes-makeover-to-don-new-logo-from-june-25/articleshow/6087665.cms|title=Nick India undergoes makeover, to don new logo from June 25|date=24 June 2010|work=The Economic Times|access-date=3 March 2018|archive-date=3 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303160829/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/nick-india-undergoes-makeover-to-don-new-logo-from-june-25/articleshow/6087665.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In December 2011, Viacom 18 launched a new channel called [[Nickelodeon Sonic|Sonic]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.campaignindia.in/article/viacom18-to-launch-new-channel-sonic-for-new-young-adults/415351|title=Viacom18 to launch new channel Sonic for "new young adults"|work=Campaign India|access-date=1 November 2017|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030323/http://www.campaignindia.in/article/viacom18-to-launch-new-channel-sonic-for-new-young-adults/415351|url-status=live}}</ref> Initially, the channel was focused on action and adventure, before switching their focus to comedy in 2016.<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=1 November 2017|archive-date=22 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922193952/http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/nick-rebrands-their-kids-channel-sonic-with-refreshing-new-logo-and-their-successful-show-shiva|url-status=live}}</ref>


Viacom signed a programming deal with [[Sun Network|Sun TV Network]] in 2007 according to which Nickelodeon shows will air on [[Chutti TV]] dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. This deal was later cancelled when Nickelodeon decided to add Tamil and Telugu audio tracks to their own channel.<ref name=Tar>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/dec/dec197.php|title=Sun's Chutti TV targets 25% ad growth in 2010|date=19 December 2009|access-date=9 January 2018}}{{dead link|date=July 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
[[Viacom18 Studios|Viacom18 Motion Pictures]] distributed ''Keymon Ache & Nani in Space Adventure'', a film based on the Nickelodeon India series ''[[Keymon Ache]]'' in 2012.<ref name=Key/> Another theatrical film, ''[[Motu Patlu: King of Kings|Motu Patlu: King Of Kings]]'' from the ''[[Motu Patlu]]'' franchise was released in Hindi and Tamil on 14 October 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/Viacom18-to-bring-Motu-Patlu-King-of-Kings-animation-film/articleshow/54196439.cms|title=Viacom18 to bring 'Motu Patlu King of Kings' animation film|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 September 2016 |access-date=8 September 2016|archive-date=13 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913120419/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/Viacom18-to-bring-Motu-Patlu-King-of-Kings-animation-film/articleshow/54196439.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2007, the joint venture between Viacom and TV18 called [[Viacom18]] was formed, and the channels [[MTV (Indian TV channel)|MTV India]], Nick India and [[VH1 (Indian TV channel)|VH1 India]] became part of the new company.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Viacom-TV18 JV named Viacom-18|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2007/may/23viacom.htm|access-date=2021-05-08|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref>
[[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] was launched in late 2012 after being spun off from the main channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-launches-nick-jr-to-enter-preschool-segment-in-india/|title=Viacom18 launches Nick Jr. to enter preschool segment in India {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|website=www.televisionpost.com|language=en-US|access-date=1 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030952/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-launches-nick-jr-to-enter-preschool-segment-in-india/|archive-date=7 November 2017|url-status=dead}} {{unreliable?|date=January 2020}}</ref> As the main channel did not air any live action shows, these shows aired on [[TeenNick (Indian TV programming block)|TeenNick]], which was aired in the evenings on Nick Jr. until 1 February 2017, when it was discontinued.


On 25 June 2010 Nick India was rebranded, using the newly launched logo used in US. It was the last major market to undergo this makeover.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/nick-india-undergoes-makeover-to-don-new-logo-from-june-25/articleshow/6087665.cms|title=Nick India undergoes makeover, to don new logo from June 25|date=24 June 2010|work=The Economic Times|access-date=3 March 2018}}</ref>
In 2013, the channel hosted its first localized [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India|Kids Choice Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k13/oct/octrel54.php|title=Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards now in India|date=10 October 2013|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=1 November 2017|archive-date=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916235604/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k13/oct/octrel54.php|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2011, Viacom 18 launched a new channel called [[Nickelodeon Sonic|Sonic]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.campaignindia.in/article/viacom18-to-launch-new-channel-sonic-for-new-young-adults/415351|title=Viacom18 to launch new channel Sonic for "new young adults"|work=Campaign India|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> Initially the channel was focused on action and adventure, before switching their focus to comedy in 2016.<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=1 November 2017}}</ref>
On 5 December 2015, [[Viacom18 Studios|Viacom18]] launched Nickelodeon HD+, the first children's channel in [[High-definition television|High Definition]] in India.<ref name="televisionpost.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-to-launch-hd-kids-channel-nick-hd-unveils-local-ip-shiva-for-nick/|title=Viacom18 to launch HD kids channel Nick HD+, unveils local IP 'Shiva' for Nick {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|website=www.televisionpost.com|language=en-US|access-date=1 November 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708010213/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-to-launch-hd-kids-channel-nick-hd-unveils-local-ip-shiva-for-nick/|archive-date=8 July 2017}}</ref> It originates a different schedule than the main network, including previously unaired international programming such as ''[[The Legend of Korra]]''.


[[Viacom 18 Motion Pictures]] distributed ''Keymon Ache & Nani in Space Adventure'', a film based on the Nickelodeon India series ''[[Keymon Ache]]'' in 2012.<ref name=Key/> Another theatrical film, ''[[Motu Patlu: King Of Kings]]'' from the ''[[Motu Patlu]]'' franchise was released in Hindi and Tamil on 14 October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/Viacom18-to-bring-Motu-Patlu-King-of-Kings-animation-film/articleshow/54196439.cms|title=Viacom18 to bring 'Motu Patlu King of Kings' animation film|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
In March 2016, Viacom18 launched a Nick programming block named "Nick Hour" on their [[free-to-air]] channel [[Colors Rishtey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ddfreedish.site/tag/nick-hour-rishtey-channel/|title="Nick Hour" on Rishtey|date=30 March 2016|access-date=13 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214124610/https://ddfreedish.site/tag/nick-hour-rishtey-channel/|archive-date=14 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The programming consists of shows like ''[[Motu Patlu]]'', ''[[Pakdam Pakdai]]'', [[The Jungle Book (2010 TV series)|''The Jungle Book'']], ''[[Go, Diego, Go!]]'', ''Keymon Ache'' and ''[[Chhoti Anandi]]'' ([[Colors TV]] series).


[[Nick Jr India|Nick Jr. India]] was launched in late 2012 after being spun off from the main channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-launches-nick-jr-to-enter-preschool-segment-in-india/|title=Viacom18 launches Nick Jr. to enter preschool segment in India {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|website=www.televisionpost.com|language=en-US|access-date=1 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030952/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-launches-nick-jr-to-enter-preschool-segment-in-india/|archive-date=7 November 2017|url-status=dead}} {{unreliable?|date=January 2020}}</ref> As the main channel did not air any live action shows, these shows aired on [[TeenNick India|TeenNick]], which was aired in the evenings on Nick Jr. until 1 February 2017, when it was discontinued.
Nick India replaced the [[English language|English]] audio track with the [[Kannada]] audio track  on 1 September 2018. Four additional language tracks in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] and [[Malayalam]] were added in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/nick-sonic-adds-four-new-local-language-feeds-200120|title=Nick & Sonic adds four new local language feeds|date=20 January 2020|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=4 February 2021|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030114002/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/nick-sonic-adds-four-new-local-language-feeds-200120|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2013 the channel hosted its first localised [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India|Kids Choice Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k13/oct/octrel54.php|title=Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards now in India|date=10 October 2013|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
Nick India announced its first co-production with Nickelodeon International called ''The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'', which first premiered internationally in late 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 December 2022|title=Nicktoons Global Premieres 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'|url=https://www.nickalive.net/2022/12/nicktoons-global-premieres-twisted.html?m=0|access-date=18 April 2023|website=NickALive.net|archive-date=25 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325205819/https://www.nickalive.net/2022/12/nicktoons-global-premieres-twisted.html?m=0|url-status=live}}</ref> It premiered in India on 15 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyLn4JIZJ60 |title=The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj {{!}} From 15th Oct, every Sat-Sun, at 1 pm {{!}} Brand New Show on Nick |date=2023-10-09 |last=Nickelodeon India |access-date=2026-03-27 |via=YouTube}}</ref>


On 5 December 2015, [[Viacom 18]] launched Nickelodeon HD+, the first children's channel in [[High-definition television|High Definition]] in India.<ref name="televisionpost.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-to-launch-hd-kids-channel-nick-hd-unveils-local-ip-shiva-for-nick/|title=Viacom18 to launch HD kids channel Nick HD+, unveils local IP 'Shiva' for Nick {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|website=www.televisionpost.com|language=en-US|access-date=1 November 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708010213/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/viacom18-to-launch-hd-kids-channel-nick-hd-unveils-local-ip-shiva-for-nick/|archive-date=8 July 2017}}</ref> It originates a different schedule than the main network, including previously unaired international programming such as ''[[The Legend of Korra]]''.
On 24 January 2022, in association with Nickelodeon India, [[Colors Tamil]] launched the "Nick Neram" block, airing ''[[Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom]]'' and ''[[Golmaal Jr.]]''.<ref name="nick">{{Cite news|title=Colors Tamil launches kids' special segment in association with Nickelodeon|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/colors-tamil-launches-kids-special-segment-in-association-with-nickelodeon-118025.html|date=2022-01-24|access-date=2022-01-25|work=Exchange4Media|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125032347/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/colors-tamil-launches-kids-special-segment-in-association-with-nickelodeon-118025.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


In March 2016, Viacom 18 launched a Nick programming block named "Nick Hour" on their [[free-to-air]] channel [[Rishtey (TV channel)|Rishtey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ddfreedish.site/tag/nick-hour-rishtey-channel/|title="Nick Hour" on Rishtey|date=30 March 2016|access-date=13 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214124610/https://ddfreedish.site/tag/nick-hour-rishtey-channel/|archive-date=14 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The programming consists of shows like ''[[Motu Patlu]]'', ''[[Pakdam Pakdai]]'', [[The Jungle Book (2010 TV series)|''The Jungle Book'']], ''[[Go, Diego, Go!]]'', ''Keymon Ache'' and ''[[Chhoti Anandi]]'' ([[Colors TV|Colors]] series).
On April 15, 2024, the channel, along with its sister channel [[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]], started to use the Splat rebrand being used internationally. Unlike most Nickelodeon feeds adopting the Nickelodeon logo, the channel retained its on-air name as Nick.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 May 2024|title=Nickelodeon Launches Splat Rebrand in India |url=https://www.nickalive.net/2024/04/nickelodeon-launches-splat-rebrand-in.html?m=0|access-date=10 August 2024|website=NickALive.net}}</ref>
 
Nick India added a [[Kannada]] audio track to the channel on 1 September 2018. Four additional language tracks in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] and [[Malayalam]] were added in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/nick-sonic-adds-four-new-local-language-feeds-200120|title=Nick & Sonic adds four new local language feeds|date=20 January 2020|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
 
Nick India announced its first co-production with Nickelodeon International called ''The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'', slated to air internationally in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|location=Delhi|date=2 September 2020|title=News Update: Nickelodeon International and Nickelodeon India team up to co-produce new series|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/09/nickelodeon-international-and-nickelodeon-india-team-up-to-co-produce-new-series/|access-date=2 September 2020|website=BestMediaInfo.com}}</ref>
 
On 24 January 2022, in association with Nickelodeon India, [[Colors Tamil]] launched the "Nick Neram" block, airing ''[[Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom]]'' and ''[[Golmaal Jr.]]''<ref name="nick">{{Cite news|title=Colors Tamil launches kids’ special segment in association with Nickelodeon|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/colors-tamil-launches-kids-special-segment-in-association-with-nickelodeon-118025.html|date=2022-01-24|access-date=2022-01-25|work=Exchange4Media}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
{{Main|List of programmes broadcast by Nickelodeon (India)}}
{{Main|List of programmes broadcast by Nickelodeon (India)}}


In the channel's first years of broadcasting it aired mostly original programmes from US, such as ''[[Rugrats]]'', ''[[Aaahh! Real Monsters]]'', ''[[As Told by Ginger]]'', ''[[Rocket Power]]'', ''[[The Wild Thornberrys]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'', ''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]'', ''[[The Angry Beavers]]'', ''[[CatDog]]'', ''[[Hey Arnold!]]'', ''[[The Fairly OddParents]], [[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'' and ''[[Danny Phantom]]''. The network also aired live action shows, such as ''[[Kenan & Kel]]'', ''[[Drake & Josh]]'', ''[[Clarissa Explains It All]]'', ''[[Legends of the Hidden Temple]]'', and others.
In the channel's first years of broadcasting it aired mostly original programs from the US version of the channel, such as ''[[Rugrats]]'', ''[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters]]'', ''[[As Told by Ginger]]'', ''[[Rocket Power]]'', ''[[The Wild Thornberrys]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius|The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius]]'', ''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]'', ''[[The Angry Beavers]]'', ''[[CatDog]]'', ''[[Hey Arnold!]]'', ''[[The Fairly OddParents]], [[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'', ''[[Danny Phantom]]'', ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', ''[[Kenan & Kel]]'', ''[[Drake & Josh]]'', ''[[Clarissa Explains It All]]'', ''[[Legends of the Hidden Temple]]'', and others.
 
After the success of Nickelodeon U.S. game shows, Nick India produced two local game shows, ''Dum Dama Dum''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/nov/nov86.htm|title=Nick brings 'Double Dare' Hindi version|date=9 November 2004|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=2 November 2017}}</ref> and ''Gilli Gilli Gappa''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/mar/mar175.htm|title=Nick launches "Gilli Gilli Gappa" on Holi|date=14 March 2006|access-date=18 November 2017}}</ref> They launched ''[[J Bole Toh Jadoo]]'', a spin-off series of 2003's ''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''. The series premiered on 14 November 2004 on [[Children's Day]].


In 2006 Nick India started acquiring Japanese animated shows such as [[Ninja Hattori-kun|''Ninja Hattori'']], [[Perman (manga)#Anime|''Perman'']] and ''[[Mighty Cat Masked Niyander]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/animation/nick-scores-hat-trick-with-new-shows-on-board|title=Nick scores hat trick with new shows on board  – AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|language=en-US|access-date=10 January 2018}}</ref> Due to poor performance of original Nickelodeon content,<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Toon Today – Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/toon-today/599996/2|access-date=12 July 2019|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> the channel started to rely more on third party programming and focused on animated content only. Newer live action shows like ''[[iCarly]]'' were not aired until the launch of [[TeenNick (Indian TV programming block)|TeenNick]] in 2012 and some ongoing Nickelodeon cartoons at that time such as ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'' were permanently removed from the channel. Only some shows like [[Tak and the Power of Juju (TV series)|''Tak and the Power of Juju'']] and ''[[The Penguins of Madagascar]]'' premiered in later years.
After the success of Nickelodeon U.S. game shows, Nick India produced two local game shows, ''Dum Dama Dum''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/nov/nov86.htm|title=Nick brings 'Double Dare' Hindi version|date=9 November 2004|work=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-date=16 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216023554/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/nov/nov86.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Gilli Gilli Gappa''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/mar/mar175.htm|title=Nick launches "Gilli Gilli Gappa" on Holi|date=14 March 2006|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215221934/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/mar/mar175.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> They launched ''[[J Bole Toh Jadoo]]'', a spin-off series of 2003's ''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''. The series premiered on 14 November 2004 on [[Children's Day]].


Nick started airing [[Colors TV|Colors]]'s show ''[[Jai Shri Krishna]]'' in 2009. The show was re-edited and customised for a younger audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/23109_Colors-to-share-Jai-Shri-Krishna-with-Nick-but-with-a-different-touch|title=Colors to share Jai Shri Krishna with Nick, but with a different touch|date=16 January 2009|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> They also acquired ''[[Little Krishna]]'', an animated series produced by BIG Animation India and The Indian Heritage Foundation in May 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-others/tp-variety/animation-series-little-krishna-debut-on-may-11/article1051136.ece|title=Animation series ‘Little Krishna’ debut on May 11|date=7 May 2009|access-date=10 January 2018}}</ref> Also, in 2009 the channel started acquired the French series ''[[Oggy and the Cockroaches]]''.
In 2006 Nick India started acquiring Japanese anime such as [[Ninja Hattori-kun|''Ninja Hattori'']], ''[[Perman#Anime|Perman]]'' and ''[[Mighty Cat Masked Niyander]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/animation/nick-scores-hat-trick-with-new-shows-on-board|title=Nick scores hat trick with new shows on board – AnimationXpressAnimationXpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|language=en-US|access-date=10 January 2018|archive-date=10 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174454/http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/animation/nick-scores-hat-trick-with-new-shows-on-board|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to poor performance of original Nickelodeon content,<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Toon Today – Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/toon-today/599996/2|access-date=12 July 2019|website=archive.indianexpress.com|archive-date=27 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127152101/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/toon-today/599996/2|url-status=live}}</ref> the channel started to rely more on third party programming and focused on animated content only. Newer live-action shows like ''[[iCarly]]'' were not aired until the launch of [[TeenNick (Indian TV programming block)|TeenNick]] in 2012 and some ongoing Nickelodeon cartoons at that time such as ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'' were permanently removed from the channel. Other shows like [[Tak and the Power of Juju (TV series)|''Tak and the Power of Juju'']] and ''[[The Penguins of Madagascar]]'' premiered in later years.


Starting in 2011, Nickelodeon India started producing local animated shows, starting with ''[[Keymon Ache]]'' and a theatrical movie based on the series.<ref name=Key>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/nov/nov62.php|title=Nick's Keymon Ache to make its theatrical debut on 9 November|date=6 November 2012|access-date=4 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614025447/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/nov/nov62.php|archive-date=14 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The local strategy became successful with ''[[Motu Patlu]]'' in 2012, and they later launched more local animated series like ''[[Pakdam Pakdai]]'' in 2013, ''[[Shiva (animated TV series)|Shiva]]'' in 2016, ''[[Gattu Battu]]'' in 2017, ''[[Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom|Rudra]]'' in 2018 and ''[[Ting Tong (TV series)|Ting Tong]]'' in 2020. The success with domestic product gave the network the latitude to reduce their dependence on foreign content, and with the launch of Nickelodeon HD+ in 2015, the original shows from the American and British networks migrated to that channel space instead.
Nick started airing [[Colors TV|Colors]]'s show ''[[Jai Shri Krishna (TV series)|Jai Shri Krishna]]'' in 2009. The show was re-edited and customized for a younger audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/23109_Colors-to-share-Jai-Shri-Krishna-with-Nick-but-with-a-different-touch|title=Colors to share Jai Shri Krishna with Nick, but with a different touch|date=16 January 2009|access-date=27 November 2017|archive-date=16 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216031148/https://www.afaqs.com/news/story/23109_Colors-to-share-Jai-Shri-Krishna-with-Nick-but-with-a-different-touch|url-status=live}}</ref> They also acquired ''[[Little Krishna]]'', an animated series produced by BIG Animation India and The Indian Heritage Foundation in May 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-others/tp-variety/animation-series-little-krishna-debut-on-may-11/article1051136.ece|title=Animation series 'Little Krishna' debut on May 11|date=7 May 2009|access-date=10 January 2018|archive-date=28 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128110446/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-others/tp-variety/Animation-series-lsquoLittle-Krishnarsquo-debut-on-May-11/article20073122.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, in 2009 the channel started acquired the French series ''[[Oggy and the Cockroaches]]''.


=== List of original programming  ===
In 2011, Nickelodeon India began producing local animated shows, starting with ''[[Keymon Ache]]'' and a theatrical movie based on the series.<ref name=Key>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/nov/nov62.php|title=Nick's Keymon Ache to make its theatrical debut on 9 November|date=6 November 2012|access-date=4 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614025447/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/nov/nov62.php|archive-date=14 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Motu Patlu]]'' debuted in 2012, and was followed by more local animated series like ''[[Pakdam Pakdai]]'' in 2013 (which later moved to Nickelodeon Sonic), ''[[Shiva (TV series)|Shiva]]'' in 2015, ''[[Gattu Battu]]'' in 2017, ''[[Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom|Rudra]]'' in 2018, ''[[Ting Tong (TV series)|Ting Tong]]'' in 2020 and ''[[Chikoo Aur Bunty|Chikoo aur Bunty]]'' in 2021. The original shows from the American network migrated to Nickelodeon HD+ in 2015.
{| class='wikitable '
! Series name
! First aired
|-
| ''[[J Bole Toh Jadoo]]''
| 14 November 2004
|-
| ''[[Keymon Ache]]''
| 11 April 2011
|-
| ''[[Motu Patlu]]''
| 16 October 2012
|-
| ''[[Pakdam Pakdai]]''
| 27 May 2013
|-
| ''[[Shiva (animated TV series)|Shiva]]''
| 9 November 2015
|-
| ''[[Gattu Battu]]''
| 1 May 2017
|-
| ''[[Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom|Rudra Boom Chik Chik Boom]]''
| 11 June 2018
|-
| ''[[Golmaal Jr.]]''
| 13 May 2019
|-
| ''[[Ting Tong (TV series)|Ting Tong]]''
| 28 September 2020
|-
| ''[[Pinaki & Happy - The Bhoot Bandhus|Pinaki & Happy The Bhoot Bandhus]]''
| 9 November 2020
|-
| ''[[Chikoo Aur Bunty]]''  
| 18 October 2021
|}


== Related channels ==
== Sister channels ==
=== Nick HD+ ===
=== Nick HD+ ===
{{Infobox television channel
[[File:Nickelodeon HD+ Logo 2024.png|thumb|Nickelodeon HD+ logo used since 2024]]
| name = Nickelodeon HD+
'''Nick HD+''' (also known as '''Nickelodeon HD+''') launched on 5 December 2015 in [[English language|English]] and [[Hindi]] audio feeds. It is the high-definition counterpart of Nickelodeon India. Original content from the [[Nickelodeon|U.S. television channel]] are shown only on the channel. Upon its launch, it was the first children's channel in high definition in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-11 |title=Nick HD+ to premiere Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 13 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/nick-hd-to-premiere-nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards-on-march-13-312819-2016-03-11 |access-date=2025-03-22 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
| logo = Nick HD+ logo.png
| logo_size = 250px
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|2015|12|5|df=y}}
| owner = [[Viacom 18]]
| picture_format = 16:9 ([[1080i]] [[HDTV]])
| country = India
| language = English<br>Hindi
| area = India
| headquarters = Mumbai, India
| website = {{URL|nickindia.com/hdplus}}
| online_serv_1 = [[Voot]]
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.voot.com/live/nick-hd/639070 Watch live]
| online_serv_2 = Toffee (Bangladesh)
| online_chan_2 = [https://toffeelive.com/ Watch live]
| online_serv_3 = Binge (Bangladesh)
| online_chan_3 = [https://binge.buzz/ Watch live]
}}
On 5 December 2015, [[Viacom18|Viacom 18]] launched Nickelodeon HD+, the first children's channel in [[High-definition television|high definition]] in India.<ref name="televisionpost.com"/> The channel used to air select content from its SD channels along with Nickelodeon international originals. However, in 2018, the HD channel began to focus solely on international Nickelodeon content, thus removing all local content, which only air on the SD channel.


The channel also aired Nickelodeon live action shows under the TeenNick branding but was stopped in February 2017. After 4 years the channel decided to bring live action shows back starting from 2 August 2021. The channel was also formerly provided in Bangladesh until 2 October 2021, where it was temporarily suspended for not broadcasting in clean feed, along with all other foreign television channels.<ref>{{Cite news|title=‘The govt did not shut down foreign channels, only foreign commercials’|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/features/panorama/govt-did-not-shut-down-foreign-channels-only-foreign-commercials-310501|last=Haq|first=Rejoan|date=2021-10-02|access-date=28 April 2022|work=The Business Standard}}</ref>
=== Nick Jr. ===
{{Main|Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)}}


The channel received criticism for taking up to 5 years to air new content in India, and usually the last in the world, one example being ''[[The Loud House]]'', which premiered 4 years after its US debut.<ref>{{Cite web|title=#HomeOkPlease says Nickelodeon|url=https://www.afaqs.com/companies/homeokplease-says-nickelodeon|access-date=2021-07-08|website=afaqs!}}</ref>
Before the launch of the channel, [[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] (also known as '''Nickelodeon Jr.''') was started as a block on Nickelodeon at morning times which broadcast shows for kids like ''[[Dora the Explorer (TV series)|Dora the Explorer]]'', ''[[Go, Diego, Go!|Go Diego Go]]'', etc.
On 21 November 2012, [[Viacom 18|Viacom18]] launched [[TeenNick]] and [[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] as a single channel in which Nick Jr. airs in the daytime while TeenNick aired at night. However, TeenNick was discontinued on 1 February 2017, which made Nick Jr. a 24-hour channel. The block on Nickelodeon was discontinued in 2018.


=== Nick Jr. ===
===Sonic===
{{Main|Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)}}
{{Main|Sonic (Indian TV channel)}}
Before the launch of the channel, [[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] was started as a block on Nickelodeon at morning times which broadcast shows for small kids like ''[[Dora the explorer|Dora the Explorer]]'', ''[[Go Diego Go]]'' etc.
On 21 November 2012, [[Viacom 18]] launched [[TeenNick]] and [[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] as a single channel in which Nick Jr. airs in the daytime while TeenNick aired at night. However TeenNick was discontinued since 1 February 2017, which made Nick Jr. a 24-hour channel. The block on Nickelodeon was discontinued in 2018.


=== Nickelodeon Sonic ===
[[Sonic (Indian TV channel)|Sonic]] was launched on 20 December 2011, focusing on action and teens. In 2016, the channel changed strategy to attract younger audiences, including producing local original content for the channel.
{{Main|Nickelodeon Sonic}}
[[Nickelodeon Sonic]] was launched on 20 December 2011 and used to focus on action and teens, but in 2016 the channel changed strategy to attract younger audiences, including producing local original content for the channel.


==See also==
==Notes==
*[[Nickelodeon (Pakistan)]]
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*[[Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon (United States)]]
*[[Disney Channel (India)]]
*[[Cartoon Network (India)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Sonic]]


==References==
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*[https://youtube.com/c/NickelodeonIndiaOfficial Official YouTube channel]


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Nickelodeon
Logo used since 2024
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
Bangladesh[1]
Nepal[1]
Sri Lanka[1]
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format576i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerJioStar
(branding licensed from Paramount Networks EMEAA)
ParentNickelodeon Group
Sister channels
Nick HD+
History
Launched16 October 1999; 26 years ago (1999-10-16)
Links
Websitewww.nickindia.com
Availability

Nickelodeon or simply Nick, is an Indian children's pay television channel based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The local equivalent of the original American network, it is owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Disney India and Reliance Industries, under license from Paramount Networks EMEAA. Despite using the "Nickelodeon" branding, it does not air any content from the original channel as part of a localisation strategy since the 2010s; instead the original Nickelodeon content is only broadcast on the Nickelodeon HD+ channel. As of October 2020, Nickelodeon is the most watched children's channel in India.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Logo used from 2004 to 2010

Nickelodeon was launched in India on 16 October 1999. Zee TV was in charge of distributing the channel to cable operators, in a deal made with Viacom.[3] Zee TV also launched a Nickelodeon-branded programming block on its main channel as part of a distribution deal between Viacom International and Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was replaced by the Cartoon Network block in 2002.[3][4]

In 2004, Viacom revamped Nickelodeon in India to increase its viewership, including branding the channel just as Nick, creating local programs and launching a Hindi audio track.[5][6]

On 23 November 2006, Nickelodeon India ceased to be distributed in Pakistan and was replaced with a dedicated local version of Nickelodeon in that country.[7]

Viacom signed a programming deal with Sun TV Network in 2007 according to which Nickelodeon shows will air on Chutti TV dubbed in Tamil and Telugu.[citation needed] This deal was later cancelled when Nickelodeon decided to add Tamil and Telugu audio tracks to their own channel.[8]

In 2007, the joint venture between Viacom and TV18 called Viacom18 was formed, and the channels MTV, Nick India and VH1 became part of the new company.[9]

Shortened version and former logo until 2024
Nickelodeon Wordmark logo since 2009, given the slight vermillion tint in 2017

On 25 June 2010, Nick India was rebranded, using the newly launched logo used in US. It was the last major market to undergo this makeover.[10] In December 2011, Viacom 18 launched a new channel called Sonic.[11] Initially, the channel was focused on action and adventure, before switching their focus to comedy in 2016.[12]

Viacom18 Motion Pictures distributed Keymon Ache & Nani in Space Adventure, a film based on the Nickelodeon India series Keymon Ache in 2012.[13] Another theatrical film, Motu Patlu: King Of Kings from the Motu Patlu franchise was released in Hindi and Tamil on 14 October 2016.[14]

Nick Jr. was launched in late 2012 after being spun off from the main channel.[15] As the main channel did not air any live action shows, these shows aired on TeenNick, which was aired in the evenings on Nick Jr. until 1 February 2017, when it was discontinued.

In 2013, the channel hosted its first localized Kids Choice Awards.[16]

On 5 December 2015, Viacom18 launched Nickelodeon HD+, the first children's channel in High Definition in India.[17] It originates a different schedule than the main network, including previously unaired international programming such as The Legend of Korra.

In March 2016, Viacom18 launched a Nick programming block named "Nick Hour" on their free-to-air channel Colors Rishtey.[18] The programming consists of shows like Motu Patlu, Pakdam Pakdai, The Jungle Book, Go, Diego, Go!, Keymon Ache and Chhoti Anandi (Colors TV series).

Nick India replaced the English audio track with the Kannada audio track on 1 September 2018. Four additional language tracks in Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and Malayalam were added in 2019.[19]

Nick India announced its first co-production with Nickelodeon International called The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj, which first premiered internationally in late 2022.[20] It premiered in India on 15 October 2023.[21]

On 24 January 2022, in association with Nickelodeon India, Colors Tamil launched the "Nick Neram" block, airing Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom and Golmaal Jr..[22]

On April 15, 2024, the channel, along with its sister channel Nick Jr., started to use the Splat rebrand being used internationally. Unlike most Nickelodeon feeds adopting the Nickelodeon logo, the channel retained its on-air name as Nick.[23]

Programming[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by Nickelodeon (India)

In the channel's first years of broadcasting it aired mostly original programs from the US version of the channel, such as Rugrats, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, As Told by Ginger, Rocket Power, The Wild Thornberrys, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Rocko's Modern Life, The Angry Beavers, CatDog, Hey Arnold!, The Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, Danny Phantom, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kenan & Kel, Drake & Josh, Clarissa Explains It All, Legends of the Hidden Temple, and others.

After the success of Nickelodeon U.S. game shows, Nick India produced two local game shows, Dum Dama Dum[24] and Gilli Gilli Gappa.[25] They launched J Bole Toh Jadoo, a spin-off series of 2003's Koi... Mil Gaya. The series premiered on 14 November 2004 on Children's Day.

In 2006 Nick India started acquiring Japanese anime such as Ninja Hattori, Perman and Mighty Cat Masked Niyander.[26] Due to poor performance of original Nickelodeon content,[6][27] the channel started to rely more on third party programming and focused on animated content only. Newer live-action shows like iCarly were not aired until the launch of TeenNick in 2012 and some ongoing Nickelodeon cartoons at that time such as The Fairly OddParents were permanently removed from the channel. Other shows like Tak and the Power of Juju and The Penguins of Madagascar premiered in later years.

Nick started airing Colors's show Jai Shri Krishna in 2009. The show was re-edited and customized for a younger audience.[28] They also acquired Little Krishna, an animated series produced by BIG Animation India and The Indian Heritage Foundation in May 2009.[29] Also, in 2009 the channel started acquired the French series Oggy and the Cockroaches.

In 2011, Nickelodeon India began producing local animated shows, starting with Keymon Ache and a theatrical movie based on the series.[13] Motu Patlu debuted in 2012, and was followed by more local animated series like Pakdam Pakdai in 2013 (which later moved to Nickelodeon Sonic), Shiva in 2015, Gattu Battu in 2017, Rudra in 2018, Ting Tong in 2020 and Chikoo aur Bunty in 2021. The original shows from the American network migrated to Nickelodeon HD+ in 2015.

Sister channels[edit | edit source]

Nick HD+[edit | edit source]

Nickelodeon HD+ logo used since 2024

Nick HD+ (also known as Nickelodeon HD+) launched on 5 December 2015 in English and Hindi audio feeds. It is the high-definition counterpart of Nickelodeon India. Original content from the U.S. television channel are shown only on the channel. Upon its launch, it was the first children's channel in high definition in India.[30]

Nick Jr.[edit | edit source]

Main article: Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)

Before the launch of the channel, Nick Jr. (also known as Nickelodeon Jr.) was started as a block on Nickelodeon at morning times which broadcast shows for kids like Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go, etc. On 21 November 2012, Viacom18 launched TeenNick and Nick Jr. as a single channel in which Nick Jr. airs in the daytime while TeenNick aired at night. However, TeenNick was discontinued on 1 February 2017, which made Nick Jr. a 24-hour channel. The block on Nickelodeon was discontinued in 2018.

Sonic[edit | edit source]

Main article: Sonic (Indian TV channel)

Sonic was launched on 20 December 2011, focusing on action and teens. In 2016, the channel changed strategy to attract younger audiences, including producing local original content for the channel.

Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Singh, Paramveer (5 August 2021). Indian Silver Screen. K.K. Publications. p. 162. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
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  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Nick to get 'MTV India treatment' for makeover". Indian Television Dot Com. 22 May 2004. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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  11. ↑ "Viacom18 to launch new channel Sonic for "new young adults"". Campaign India. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  12. ↑ "Nick rebrands their kids channel Sonic with refreshing new logo and their successful show 'Shiva' – AnimationXpressAnimationXpress". www.animationxpress.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Nick's Keymon Ache to make its theatrical debut on 9 November". 6 November 2012. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  14. ↑ "Viacom18 to bring 'Motu Patlu King of Kings' animation film". The Times of India. 8 September 2016. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
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  17. ↑ "Viacom18 to launch HD kids channel Nick HD+, unveils local IP 'Shiva' for Nick | TelevisionPost.com". www.televisionpost.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
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  20. ↑ "Nicktoons Global Premieres 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'". NickALive.net. 27 December 2022. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  21. ↑ Nickelodeon India (9 October 2023). The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj | From 15th Oct, every Sat-Sun, at 1 pm | Brand New Show on Nick. Retrieved 27 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ "Colors Tamil launches kids' special segment in association with Nickelodeon". Exchange4Media. 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  23. ↑ "Nickelodeon Launches Splat Rebrand in India". NickALive.net. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  24. ↑ "Nick brings 'Double Dare' Hindi version". Indian Television Dot Com. 9 November 2004. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  25. ↑ "Nick launches "Gilli Gilli Gappa" on Holi". 14 March 2006. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  26. ↑ "Nick scores hat trick with new shows on board – AnimationXpressAnimationXpress". www.animationxpress.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  27. ↑ "Toon Today – Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  28. ↑ "Colors to share Jai Shri Krishna with Nick, but with a different touch". 16 January 2009. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  29. ↑ "Animation series 'Little Krishna' debut on May 11". 7 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  30. ↑ "Nick HD+ to premiere Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 13". India Today. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

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