{"id":9119,"date":"2018-02-10T06:03:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-10T06:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/?p=9119"},"modified":"2018-02-10T06:03:00","modified_gmt":"2018-02-10T06:03:00","slug":"viacom18-reveals-its-tamil-general-entertainment-channel-colors-tamil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/?p=9119","title":{"rendered":"Viacom18 Reveals its Tamil General Entertainment Channel \u2013 COLORS Tamil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9120\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9120 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo 1\" width=\"829\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-1.jpg 829w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Storytellers create never before seen content, both powerful and inspiring\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<strong><em>Channel to go Live from\u00a0<u>19\u00a0<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0February\u00a0 2018<\/u>\u00a0with a Grand launch event\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Idhu Namma Oru Coloru\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>Announces Tamil Superstar Arya as their brand ambassador<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7654\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" alt=\"Faceinews Logo - Copy\" width=\"173\" height=\"43\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Chennai, 9th February 2018\u00a0:<\/strong>\u00a0Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., India\u2019s leading multi-media entertainment powerhouse, today revealed the identity of its soon to be launched Tamil General Entertainment Channel\u00a0<strong>\u2013 \u2018COLORS Tamil\u2019<\/strong>. The announcement was made by Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO of Viacom18, Ravish Kumar \u2013 Head of Regional Entertainment, Viacom18and Anup Chandrasekharan \u2013 Business Head of COLORS Tamil in Chennai today.The channel has roped in Kollywood\u2019s popular Actor Arya as its brand ambassador, who will also participate in the channel\u2019s flagship Show \u2013\u00a0<em>\u2018Enge Veetu Maapilai\u2019<\/em>, a platform to meet your soulmate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9121\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9121 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"photo 2\" width=\"730\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/photo-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poised to be one-stop destination for entertainment, the channel is set to offer inspiring stories to the Tamil audience with its bouquet of unique shows, covering a diverse set of genres. To bring a fresh outlook in the regional entertainment space, it aims to create a memorable viewing experience for the entire family as a whole and women in particular. The broad range of shows spanning inspirational drama, family drama, fantasy and reality TV will be taking the front stage in the channel, catering to a varied demographic with an eye to make it the ultimate entertainment destination for every Tamilian.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ravish Kumar, Head, Regional Entertainment \u2013 Viacom18,<\/strong>\u00a0said,<em>\u201cTamil Nadu, the country\u2019s 6th most populous state (per Census 2011) is among the bigger television content consuming markets in the country. After the stupendous success of COLORS Kannada, we wanted to tap the tremendous potential that Tamil Nadu entertainment industry has to offer not only in terms of storytelling but also in terms of advertisers. \u2018Idhu Namma Oru Coloru \u2026 the COLORS of our land\u2019 &#8211;\u00a0 our tagline encapsulates the vision of our channel. It is a platform that aims to entertain, enrich and engage individuals across the length and breadth of the state. Our study of the existing broadcast entertainment market suggests that there is a need gap between what the audience wants to watch and the kind of content that is available to them. Therefore, our focus is on content that is differentiated, thought provoking and socially conscious.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking at the launch,\u00a0<strong>Mr.Anup Chandrasekharan<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Business Head \u2013 COLORS Tamil<\/strong>\u00a0said,\u00a0<em>\u201cCOLORS Tamil is a promise of optimism, celebration and hope! Our biggest drive is to deliver new and never before seen content to the Tamil audience andhence we have invested big in conceptualizing programs that are inspiring, innovative, experimental and technically sound. Our endeavour will be to promote cohesive viewing in a family, through shows and concepts that have universal appeal. We are here to offer powerful tales that inspire and celebrate women. I want to thank all our Partners, Associates, Producers and Directors who have come on-board in this endeavour of ours and are pulling all stops to make this a huge success. Special thanks to Arya for partnering with us in his search for his life partner on our channel and also lending his persona as the Brand Ambassador of Colors Tamil.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created as the flagship show of COLORS Tamil, the reality show\u00a0<strong>\u2018<em>EngeVeetuMaapilai<\/em>\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0will feature the hunt for the ideal match for Brand ambassador &amp;Kollywood Superstar Arya. Spanning over 40 episodes, the show will telecast the search for the heartthrob\u2019s perfect match.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing his thoughts, the channel&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Brand Ambassador Actor Arya,<\/strong>\u00a0said,\u00a0<em>\u201cI\u2019m more than thrilled of this association with COLORS Tamil. Viacom18&#8217;s COLORS is a well-regarded brand in the media and entertainment industry and this channel with its unique and varied\u00a0programmes is guaranteed to stand apart from the regular clutter. I am also extremely excited about the one of a kind \u2018EngeVeetu Maapilai\u2019 show, where I will be able to find my perfect match.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On weekends a new show catering to the young ones,\u00a0<strong><em>\u2018COLORS Super Kids\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is a one of a kind talent show for children, offering them an equal and well-deserved platform to showcase their talents without the concept of competing against each other. It provides a platform to celebrate the extraordinary talents that children have making it both inspirational, educative and entertaining.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of its fiction lineup, COLORS Tamil has curated three striking shows that portray strong women protagonists breaking the shackles of the society. Shot in native locations of Tamil Nadu with top-notch equipment, the shows are set to offer a movie-like experience to the viewers. Offering a refreshing break from the common soap operas,\u00a0<strong>\u2018Velunachi\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0is an inspirational story of young girl who transforms herself into a strong woman carrying her father\u2019s lineage in Silambattam.\u00a0<strong>\u2018Sivagami<\/strong>\u2019 is a transforming tale of courage of a young woman tackling conflicts in society to bring up her daughter as a successful IPS officer. The story is set in rural TAMIL NADU with nativity and rustic, aims to create a positive change in mind-set among people.\u00a0<strong>\u2018Perazhagi\u2019<\/strong>,\u00a0is an uplifting drama that breaks the stereotype around skin color featuring a small girl who fights against all odds to become a celebrity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On\u00a0<strong>19th February<\/strong>, the Channel will launch with a 3 hour Event called \u2013<strong><em>\u201dIdhu Namma Oru coloru\u201d.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The original content will be available for the\u00a0<u>viewers starting 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0February at the following time slots:<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<table width=\"564\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Shows<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\"><strong>Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><strong>Timeslot<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Velunachi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mon-Fri<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203493\">18:30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Naagini 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mon-Fri<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203494\">19:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Sivagami<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mon-Fri<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203495\">20:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Enga Veetu Mapillai<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mon-Fri<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203496\">20:30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Perazhagi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mon-Fri<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203497\">21:30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Kaakkum Deivam Kali<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Sat-Sun<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203498\">19:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>COLORS Super kids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Sat-Sun<\/td>\n<td width=\"134\"><span data-term=\"goog_241203499\">20:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At launch Colors Tamil will be available in all leading cable networks catering to an estimated\u00a0 11 mn homes in rest of Tamil Nadu through Tamil Nadu Arasu Corporation, and 3.5 mn homes in Greater Chennai through SCV, TCCL among others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore the channel will be available on all DTH platforms &#8211; Sun Direct, Tata Sky, Airtel, DishTv &amp; Videocon D2h &#8211; reaching out to ~5.5mn households.For the Smartphone users, the shows will be also available on Viacom18\u2019s digital platform\u00a0<strong>\u2013 VOOT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Get ready for a new wave of general entertainment for the family starting 19<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><u>About Viacom18:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India&#8217;s fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of TV18, which owns 51%, and Viacom Inc., with a 49% stake, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on ground, in shop and through cinema.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Storytellers create never before seen content, both powerful and inspiring\u00a0 \u00a0Channel to go Live from\u00a019\u00a0th\u00a0February\u00a0 2018\u00a0with a Grand launch event\u00a0Idhu Namma Oru Coloru\u00a0 \u00a0Announces Tamil Superstar Arya as their brand ambassador \u00a0 Chennai, 9th February 2018\u00a0:\u00a0Viacom18 Media Pvt. 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