Zee Tamil

Zee Tamil is an Indian pay television Tamil language channel that is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[2] The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally.[3][4]

Zee Tamil
Launched12 October 2008 (2008-10-12)[1]
Owned byZee Entertainment Enterprises
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downgraded to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Slogan"மனதால் இணைவோம்.மாற்றத்தை வரவேற்போம்"
Let's join via the hearts and welcome the change.
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Broadcast areaInternational
HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Sister channel(s)
WebsiteZee Tamil
Availability
Satellite
Dish TVChannel 1804
Independent TVChannel 111
Airtel Digital TVChannel 143 (SD)
Channel 1092 (HD)
Astro
(Malaysia)		Channel 235 (HD)
d2hChannel 547
Sun DirectChannel 818
Tata SkyChannel 1521 (HD)
Channel 1522 (SD)
Dialog TV
(Sri Lanka)		Channel 115
Parabole Maurice (Mauritius)Channel 143
Parabole Madagascar (Madagascar)Channel 143
Parabole Réunion (Réunion)Channel 235 (HD)
Air On Digital TV (Sun Direct)Channel 121
Cable
Asianet Digital TVChannel 206 (SD)
Channel 805 (HD)
SCVChannel 057 (SD)
Channel 1056 (HD)
Rogers
(Canada)		Channel 662
TCCLChannel 5 (SD)
Channel 803 (HD)
DigiconChannel 116 (SD)
Channel 903 (HD)
ASK CABLE VISION
(Sri Lanka)		Channel 5 (SD)
StarHub TV
(Singapore)		Channel 138 (HD)
IPTV
Bell Fibe TV
(Canada)		Channel 672
Singtel TV
(Singapore)		Channel 632
Streaming media
Sling TV
(United States)		IPTV

A full Tamil movie channel named Zee Thirai was launched in 2020.[5]

History

Zee Tamil was launched on 12 October 2008, being the third south Indian channel after Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada, launched under Zee entertainments.[6]

In Canada, the channel is distributed by Ethnic Channels Group from 2003.[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]

Programming
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Zee Tamil (India)

Zee Tamil telecasting high budget, fantasy, and romance serials like Sembaruthi, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Yaarudi Nee Mohini. Among other serials Sembaruthi recorded in TRP serial ratings at 1st place and Yaarudi Nee Mohini at Top 10. Zee also telecasting reality and fun shows like Comedy Gansters, Dance Jodi Dance, Genes, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Thamizha Thamizha.

Reception

In December 2019, dispute arouse between the major Tamil Nadu cable operators - the state-owned Arasu Cable, Kalanithi Maran-owned SCV, and VK Digital and Zee over Zee's discount pricing of Zee channels subscription pack while the operators shut broadcasting Zee channels.[9][10]

References
  1. "Zee launches Tamil channel". Outlook. India. 12 October 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  2. "Zee Tamil goes for the kill as churn grows". Business Standard.
  3. "StarHub launches StarHub TV d'Lite offer". www.telecompaper.com.
  4. "HYPPTV CELEBRATES ITS 7th YEAR ANNIVESARY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF 7 NEW CHANNELS". Tm.com.my. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. "Zee to launch 24-hour Tamil movie channel". The Hindu.
  6. "Zee launches Tamil channel". financialexpress.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  7. "Tamil channel, ZEE Tamizh launches in Canada". Biz Asia.
  8. "Actor Jyothika to endorse Zee Tamil". The Economic Times.
  9. "Tamil Nadu cable operators switch off Zee channels over discounts". Economic Times.
  10. "Zee Channel packs face blackout in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu.
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