Thanthi TV explained

Thanthi TV
Logo Alt:pochu TV
Sister Channels:Maalai Murasu News
Thanthi One
Former Names:NDTV Hindu
Owner:Metronation Chennai Television Pvt Ltd.
Picture Format:576i (SD)
Headquarters:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Language:Tamil
Country:India
Area:India

Thanthi TV (previously known as NDTVHindu) is a 24-hour Tamil news satellite television channel based in Chennai, India. It is owned by Dina Thanthi.

History

NDTV Hindu was launched on 16 May 2009, owned by NDTV (51%) and The Hindu Group (49%).[1] It was started as a Chennai city-specific English news and entertainment channel, broadcast only in Chennai.

After the Dina Thanthi group took over NDTV Hindu, it rebranded the channel as Thanthi TV.[2] [3] Initially it was a Chennai city-specific channel but after the acquisition, it was rebranded and relaunched on 13 November 2012 as a 24-hour Tamil news channel which serves and broadcasts to Tamil Nadu, India.[4]

One of the channel's most watched shows is the Kelvikenna Bathil (What is the answer to the question) show, where the show's host interviews various leaders in Tamil Nadu, mainly political leaders.

Election predictions

Thanthi TV commissioned an extensive pre- and post-poll surveys through Krish Info Media for the 2014 Parliamentary and 2016 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The results predicted by the Krish Info Media-Thanti TV combination was claimed to be close to the actual results in both cases. The findings of the 2014 polls were telecasted through a show called 40/40 - Narpadhuku Narpadhu. The findings of the 2016 polls were telecasted through the widely popular show called "Makkal Yaar Pakkam." Both shows were hosted by the former Chief News Editor Rangaraj Pandey and data explained by Krish Info Media's chief Psephologist Arun Krishnamurthy.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Thanthi One

Launched in 2024, Thanthi One is an Indian Tamil-language general entertainment satellite television channel featuring mostly dubbed content.[9]

Dubbed series

Premiere dateSeriesDubbed fromRef
19 May 2024Bala Krishna Hindi serial Baal Krishna [10]
Ganapathiye Varuvaai Hindi serial Vighnaharta Ganesh
Veera Aanchaneya Hindi serial Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan
KarnanHindi serial Suryaputra Karn
20 May 2024AhilyabaiHindi serial Punyashlok Ahilyabai
21 May 2024Thulasi C/O KrishnanHindi serial Tulsidham Ke Laddu Gopal
22 May 2024ThenaliramanHindi serial Thenali Rama
23 May 2024AlavudeenHindi serial Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga
24 May 2024DeviHindi serial Devi Adi Parashakti
25 May 2024GarudanHindi serial Dharm Yoddha Garud
19 May 2024GayathriTamil serial Gayathri
20 May 2024Vaadi RasathiTamil serial Rasaathi
21 May 2024BhagyajatakamMalayalam serial Baakiyalakshmi
22 May 2024VanampadiMalayalam serial Raakkuyil
23 May 2024KoondukkiliMalayalam serial Sthreepadham
24 May 2024Priyatha Varam VendumTamil serial Piriyadha Varam Vendum
25 May 2024AmmuMalayalam serial Ammuvinte Amma
19 May 2024PorusHindi serial Porus

Re-telecast series

Premiere dateSeriesRef
19 May 2024Ilavarasi
Thamarai
Chellamay

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Front Page : NDTV HINDU to go on air today . https://web.archive.org/web/20090517134028/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/16/stories/2009051660381300.htm . dead . 2009-05-17 . 2009-05-16 . . 2013-05-16.
  2. Web site: Dina Thanthi group buys NDTV Hindu, The name is changed to " THANTHI TV " NEWS and entertainment channel, owned by Daily Thanthi Group. . 8 October 2011 . The Financial Express.
  3. Web site: NDTV Hindu sold to Dina Thanthi . Afaqs.com . 2011-10-10 . 2013-05-16.
  4. Web site: Rajeev Nambiar: Thanthi TV to roll out on Nov 13 . www.tvnews4u.com . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121208104646/http://www.tvnews4u.com/article/16/2/rajeev-nambiar-thanthi-tv-to-roll-out-on-nov-13#.UzXaH4U63DM . 8 December 2012 . dead.
  5. News: AIADMK's vote share is the highest since 1977. T.. Ramakrishnan. The Hindu. 19 May 2014. www.thehindu.com.
  6. News: Anti-incumbency did have an impact on results: Pollster. T. k. Rohit. The Hindu. 23 May 2016. www.thehindu.com.
  7. Web site: TN polls: Thanthi TV survey predicts close fight between AIADMK-DMK. 9 May 2016. www.oneindia.com.
  8. Web site: The prediction industry . Frontline . 2016-05-25 . 2021-04-19.
  9. Web site: எல்லை இல்லா என்டர்டைன்மெண்ட் ஆரம்பம்; தந்தி குழுமத்தின் 'தந்தி ஒன்' தொலைக்காட்சி உதயம்!. cinema.vikatan.com. 21 May 2024. ta.
  10. Web site: Daily Thanthi unveiled its new venture, Thanthi One, with a range of entertainment offerings. www.medianews4u.com. 7 May 2024. en.