Kalaignar TV Private Limited
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | 6 June 2007 |
| Founder | M. Karunanidhi |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Key people | Amirtham Srinivasan Elangovan |
| Products |
Kalaignar TV Private Limited (கலைஞர் டிவி பிரைவேட் லிமிடெட்) is an Tamil mass media company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established on 14 April 1992 by M. Karunanidhi, it owns a variety of television channels in Tamil language and also radio station. Kalaignar TV launched its paid channel on 7 September 2022.[1]
History
Kalaignar TV was founded by Raj TV[2][3] in 2007 as a joint venture between was announced with much fanfare at the peak of the tensions between TN chief minister M. Karunanidhi, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party and the Kalanithi Maran brothers.[4] On 6 June 2007, While the M. Karunanidhi’s wife MK Dayalu owns 60% in Kalaignar TV, the new company formed to launch the proposed channel, his daughter and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi[5] owns 20%. The channel owned by M. Karunanidhi’s family.[6]
On 15 September 2007 Kalaignar TV Private Limited launched
In 26 January 2012, launched Murasu TV, is a 24-hour movie channel.[citation needed] . In 12 December 2022, launched Blacksheep TV is a General Entertainment Channel Replacing Kalaignar's Chithiram TV Programs
Owned channels
On air channels
| Channel | Launched | Category | SD | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaignar TV | 15 September 2007 | General Entertainment | SD | [10][11] |
| Isaiaruvi | 22 February 2008 | Music | [12] | |
Kalaignar Seithigal
|
30 November 2008 | News | [13] | |
| Kalaignar Asia | 2009 | General Entertainment only in East Asia | [14] | |
Sirippoli
|
22 February 2009 | Comedy | ||
| Murasu TV | 26 January 2012 | 24×7 Tamil Movie Channel | ||
| Blacksheep TV | 14 December 2022 | General Entertainment |
Defunct channels
| Channel | Launched | Defunct | Category | SD | Ref | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chithiram TV | 3 June 2010 | 13 December 2022 | Kids | SD | [15][16] | Replaced by Blacksheep TV[17] |
References
- ^ "Kalaignar Network is going to be Paid from 7th September 2022". journalismguide.in. 2 September 2022.
- ^ "Raj TVs new channel has Karunanidhis nickname Kalaignar TV". www.livemint.com. 22 May 2007.
- ^ "Changing equations: Raj TV to launch 'Kalaignar TV' with DMK symbol as channel logo". www.exchange4media.com. 21 May 2007.
- ^ "KALAIGNAR TV PRIVATE LIMITED". www.zaubacorp.com. 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Kanimozhi and MD of Kalaignar TV will go to jail". www.firstpost.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Karunanidhi family owns New TV channel Kalaignar". economictimes.indiatimes.com. 14 June 2007.
- ^ "DMK to launch two new TV channels". twocircles.net. Retrieved 21 May 2007.
- ^ "Kalaignar TV Network's music channel Isaiaruvi goes on air". www.exchange4media.com. Retrieved 25 February 2008.
- ^ "Kalaignar launches news channel; comedy, kids channel next". www.afaqs.com. 3 December 2008.
- ^ "Kalaignar TV set to attract viewers with new launches". www.afaqs.com. 29 October 2009.
- ^ "TV series on DMK patriarch Karunanidhi's life from Nov 2". www.hindustantimes.com. 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Kalaignar TV launches music channel". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
- ^ "DMK-backed Kalaignar TV goes on air; news channel on the cards". www.exchange4media.com. 18 September 2007.
- ^ "Kalaignar TV launches Kalaignar Asia; introduces fresh shows". www.afaqs.com. 30 July 2009.
- ^ "Kalaignar TV to launch a kids' channel". www.afaqs.com. 19 May 2010.
- ^ "குட்டீஸ்களுக்கு இன்னொரு சேனல்..'கலைஞர் சித்திரம்'". tamil.oneindia.com. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
- ^ "Blacksheep TV Tamil New Satellite TV Channel Launch (Chithiram Tv Revamp) Update in Tamil". www.tamiltvinfo.in. Retrieved 12 December 2022.