Star Maa

Star Maa
స్టార్ మా
Star maa Logo
Launched 2002 (2002)
Network STAR India
Picture format
Slogan అదే బంధం... సరికొత్త ఉత్తేజం....
Same bonding ... New Inspiration...
Country India
Language Telugu
Headquarters Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Formerly called Maa TV (2002-2017)
Sister channel(s)
Website www.startv.com
Availability
Satellite
Airtel digital TV Channel 881 (SD)
Channel 882 (HD)
Tata Sky Channel 13 (SD)
Channel 22 (HD)
DishTV Channel 6 (SD)
Channel 5 (HD)
Reliance Digital TV Channel 78 (SD)
Channel 57 (HD)
Sun Direct TV Channel 17 (SD)
Channel 76 (HD)
Videocon d2h Channel 8 (SD)
Channel 7 (HD)
Cable
Hathway Channel 20 (SD)
Channel 58 (HD)
Asianet Digital Channel 271 (SD)
IPTV
Mio TV
(Singapore)		 Channel 671

Star Maa is the one of the Telugu-language television channel based in Hyderabad, India. STAR MAA TV and its subsidiary channels are part of 21st Century Fox's STAR India network.

In February 2015, Star India, a unit of 21st Century Fox, has acquired the entire broadcast business of MAA Television Network Ltd for ₹2,500 crore (US$350 million). The major channels of Telugu language are owned by either a Ramoji Group, national network or a network from their neighboring states.

In terms of programme ratings, STAR MAA, the main General Entertainment Channel (GEC) in the network, is among the top 20 TV channels in India.

MAA Television Network Limited as a corporate entity was formed in 2001 and the main GEC channel, MAA TV, was launched in 2002. The second channel, MAA Music, was launched in 2008.

It is one of the Telugu-language TV channels. The channel is available on cable, DTH and IPTV platforms in India. In the USA it is available through Dish TV and IPTV. It is now available in Singapore on IPTV Singtel mio TV Channel 671. Star Maa is also available in countrysMalaysia on Cable TV ABNXcess on Channel 583 and Dubai.

Channels

Maa TV founded by Penmetsa Murali Krishnam Raju, MAA TV Network has four channels in the network:
STAR Maa
STAR Maa Music
STAR Maa Movies
Star Maa Gold

Current Shows

TitleNotes
Bharya
Kante koothurne kanali
Shambhavi
Agnisakshi
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Karthika Deepam
Koyilamma
Kumkuma Puvvu
Kadha Lo Rajakumari
CID
Pradeep's Pelli Choopulu
Nazar (TV series)

Popularity

Daily serials such as Kodala kodala koduku pellama and Chinnari Pellikuturu. And also Radha-Madhu, ammamma.com, Laya, Maa Pasalapoodi Kathalu helped in maintaining the channel's popularity. MAA TV expanded its operations with the launch of MAA Music channel in 2005. In 2011 it launched two new channels, MAA Movies and MAA Juniors. MAA Juniors channel ceased operations on 25 January 2012. A new entertainment channel, MAA Gold, was launched on 4 February 2012 during the MAA Music Awards event.[1]

Shows

  • Tollywood Squares - (Telugu version of the popular show Hollywood Squares) Hosted by Navdeep
  • BIGG BOSS - (Season 2) Hosted by Nani
  • Ali Talkies - a film-based talk show hosted by ace comedian Ali; film celebrities come to "Ali Talkies" to chat up regarding their recent releases
  • Maa Mahalakshmi - a game show targeted at women, hosted by Anasuya Bharadwaj
  • Maa Voori Vanta - the longest running cookery show on MAA TV, which brings various recipes from across the world closer to the audience
  • Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (Seasons1—4) - Telugu version of the highly popular show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
  • Rangam (Seasons 1 and 2) - a dance show featuring Telugu television celebrities
  • Rela Re Rela (Seasons 1–3) - a music talent show which brought out the hidden Telugu folk talent from across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
  • Super Singer (Seasons 1–9) - a music talent show targeted at introducing new singers to the Tollywood music industry
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Serials

CineMAA awards

Maa TV presents the CineMAA Awards to Tollywood personalities every year. The trophy was designed by Neil Foley Designs.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "MAA music awards to honour Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 January 2012.
  2. ↑ http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k10/aug/augrel28.php
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