Thanthi TV

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Thanthi TV
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Programming
Language(s)Tamil
Picture format576i (SD)
Ownership
OwnerMetronation Chennai Television Pvt Ltd.
Sister channelsMaalai Murasu News
Thanthi One
History
Launched13 November 2012 (2012-11-13)
Former namesNDTV Hindu
Links
Websitewww.thanthitv.com

Thanthi TV (previously known as NDTVHindu[1][2]) is a 24-hour Tamil news satellite television channel based in Chennai, India. It is owned by Dina Thanthi.

History

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NDTV Hindu was launched on 16 May 2009, owned by NDTV (51%) and The Hindu Group (49%).[2] 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.[1][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

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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

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

Dubbed series

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Premiere date Series Dubbed from Ref
19 May 2024 Bala Krishna Hindi serial Baal Krishna [10]
Ganapathiye Varuvaai Hindi serial Vighnaharta Ganesh
Veera Aanchaneya Hindi serial Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan
Karnan Hindi serial Suryaputra Karn
20 May 2024 Ahilyabai Hindi serial Punyashlok Ahilyabai
21 May 2024 Thulasi C/O Krishnan Hindi serial Tulsidham Ke Laddu Gopal
22 May 2024 Thenaliraman Hindi serial Thenali Rama
23 May 2024 Alavudeen Hindi serial Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga
24 May 2024 Devi Hindi serial Devi Adi Parashakti
25 May 2024 Garudan Hindi serial Dharm Yoddha Garud
19 May 2024 Gayathri Tamil serial Gayathri
20 May 2024 Vaadi Rasathi Tamil serial Rasaathi
21 May 2024 Bhagyajatakam Malayalam serial Baakiyalakshmi
22 May 2024 Vanampadi Malayalam serial Raakkuyil
23 May 2024 Koondukkili Malayalam serial Sthreepadham
24 May 2024 Priyatha Varam Vendum Tamil serial Piriyadha Varam Vendum
25 May 2024 Ammu Malayalam serial Ammuvinte Amma
19 May 2024 Porus Hindi serial Porus
20 sep 2024 Chanakya Thanthiram Hindi serial Chandraguptamaurya

Re-telecast series

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Premiere date Series Ref
19 May 2024 Ilavarasi [10]
Thamarai
Chellamay

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Dina Thanthi group buys NDTV Hindu, The name is changed to " THANTHI TV " NEWS and entertainment channel, owned by Daily Thanthi Group". The Financial Express. 8 October 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Front Page : NDTV HINDU to go on air today". The Hindu. 16 May 2009. Archived from the original on 17 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  3. ^ "NDTV Hindu sold to Dina Thanthi". Afaqs.com. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Rajeev Nambiar: Thanthi TV to roll out on Nov 13". www.tvnews4u.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  5. ^ Ramakrishnan, T. (19 May 2014). "AIADMK's vote share is the highest since 1977". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. ^ Rohit, T. k (23 May 2016). "Anti-incumbency did have an impact on results: Pollster". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "TN polls: Thanthi TV survey predicts close fight between AIADMK-DMK". www.oneindia.com. 9 May 2016.
  8. ^ "The prediction industry". Frontline. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  9. ^ "எல்லை இல்லா என்டர்டைன்மெண்ட் ஆரம்பம்; தந்தி குழுமத்தின் 'தந்தி ஒன்' தொலைக்காட்சி உதயம்!". cinema.vikatan.com (in Tamil). 21 May 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Daily Thanthi unveiled its new venture, Thanthi One, with a range of entertainment offerings". www.medianews4u.com. 7 May 2024.
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