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Zee Tamil
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | International |
| Slogan | "மனதால் இணைவோம்.மாற்றத்தை வரவேற்போம்" Let's join via the hearts and welcome the change. |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Tamil |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downgraded to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | List of Zee Entertainment channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 October 2008[1] |
| Links | |
| Website | Zee Tamil |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Verizon Vision | Channel 759 (HD) |
| Cable | |
| Asianet Digital TV | Channel 206 (SD) Channel 805 (HD) |
| Kerala Vision Digital TV | Channel 64 (SD) Channel 884 (HD) |
| SCV | Channel 096 (SD) Channel 906 (HD) |
| TCCL | Channel 5 (SD) Channel 803 (HD) |
| Digicon | Channel 116 (SD) Channel 903 (HD) |
| Satellite | |
| Dish TV | Channel 1804 |
| Astro | Channel 223 (HD) |
| Airtel Digital TV | Channel 751 (SD) Channel 752 (HD) |
| d2h | Channel 544 (SD) Channel 979 (HD) |
| Sun Direct | Channel 063 |
| Tata Sky | Channel 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[edit]
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[edit]
- Zee Tamil old logo.jpg
2011-2017
2017-Present
Programming[edit]
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[edit]
| Channel | Category | SD/HD Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Tamil | General Entertainment | SD+HD | |
| Zee Thirai | Movies | SD | HD Version From 12 September . |
Ratings[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ "Zee launches Tamil channel". Outlook. India. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ↑ "Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows". Business Standard.
- ↑ "StarHub launches StarHub TV d'Lite offer". www.telecompaper.com.
- ↑ "HYPPTV Celebrates Its 7th Year Anniversary With the Introduction of 7 New Channels". Tm.com.my. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ "Zee to launch 24-hour Tamil movie channel". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Zee launches Tamil channel". financialexpress.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Tamil channel, ZEE Tamizh launches in Canada". Biz Asia.
- ↑ "Actor Jyothika to endorse Zee Tamil". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "Zee Tamizh re-brands with new logo, tagline and shows to create fresh brand identity". Exchange4media.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ "Astro shuts down Zee Tamil HD (CH232) barely 6 months after launch". Varnam.my. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ↑ "Zee Enterprises to launch Tamil movie channel Zee Thirai". Outlookindia.com. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ↑ "#OneYearAnniversary". Zee Thirai. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ↑ "Zee Tamil launches music reality show Rockstar - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ "Rockstar Show Announcement: Gear Up for a Musical Ride With Devi Sri Prasad". ZEE5 News. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows". Business Standard.
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