Zee Kannada

Zee Kannada is an Indian Kannada pay television general entertainment channel that was launched in the year 2006 and owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.[2] Now, this is one of the most watch GEC rated Kannada channel and its shows are being top five positions in TRP charts.[3]

Zee Kannada
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
Karnataka
NetworkEssel Group
Slogan"ಬಯಸಿದ ಬಾಗಿಲು ತೆಗೆಯೋಣ"
("Bayasida Baagilu Tegeyona")
(Open the doors you desire)
HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Programming
Language(s)Kannada
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerZee Entertainment Enterprises
Sister channelsZee Picchar
Zee TV
Zing
Zee Cinema
Zee Telugu
Zee Cinemalu
Zee Keralam
Zee Tamil
Zee Thirai
Zee Bangla
Zee Bangla Cinema
Zee Marathi
Zee Yuva
Zee Talkies
Zee Anmol
Zee Sarthak
Zee Punjabi
Zee Biskope
History
Launched11 May 2006[1]
Links
WebsiteZee Kannada on ZEE5

Zee Entertainment Enterprises launched Zee Kannada's sister channel Zee Picchar on 1 March 2020.[4][5]

History

It was launched in the year 2006 by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and this is Zee's second language channel after its Telugu venture, launched in May last year.[6] It also being as the first mainstream satellite channel in Kannada.[7]

On 2014, Zee Kannada light blue logo has given way to brighter red and blue.[8]

On 2018, a new brand identity and launched the HD Channel. The unveil and launch took place in a grand ceremony at the Zee Kannada Kutumba Awards 2018.[9][10]

Current broadcast

Soap operas
NameYearNotesRef
Paramavathari Sri Krishna 2020–present Dubbed from Hindi TV series Paramavatar Shri Krishna
Kamali 2018–present Remake from Telugu TV series Mutyala Muggu [11]
Paaru 2018–present Remake from Telugu TV series Muddha Mandharam [12]
Gattimela 2019–present Remake from Telugu TV series Varundhini Parinayam [13]
Jothe Jotheyali 2019–present Remake from Marathi TV series Tula Pahate Re [14]
Sathya 2020–present Remake from Odia TV series Sindura Bindu [15]
Naagini 2 2020–present Sequel of Kannada TV series Naagini [16]
Brahmagantu 2017–present Remake from Hindi TV series Badho Bahu [17]
Ramabhaktha Hanumantha 2020–present Dubbed from Hindi TV series Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram
Mahanayaka B.R. Ambedkar 2020–present Dubbed from Hindi TV series Ek Mahanayak Dr.B R Ambedkar [18]

Reality Shows
Show NameYearRef
Comedy Khiladigalu 2020–present
Dance Karnataka Dance 2021 2021–present [19]

Upcoming Broadcast
  • Ram Leela
  • Krishna Sundari
  • Trinayani
  • Naga Bhairavi
  • Mane Mane Mahalakshmi

Former broadcast

Saop operas
  • Radha Kalyana
  • Yaare Nee Mohini[20]
  • Subbalakshmi Samsara
  • Shree Vishnu Dashavatara
  • Malgudi Days[21]
  • Janumada Jodi
  • Vidya Vinayaka
  • Jodi Hakki
  • Mahadevi
  • Ganga
  • Niguda Ratri
  • Aathmabandhana
  • Kanaka
  • Bharathi
  • Arasi
  • Megha Mayoori
  • Naagini
  • Guddeda Bhoota
  • Parvathi Parameshwara
  • Panduranga Vitthala
  • Shrirastu Shubamastu
  • Sose Tanda Sowbaghya
  • Shubhavivaha
  • Mr. & Mrs. Rangegowda
  • Nityotsava

Reality Shows
  • Dance Karnataka Dance 2021
  • Kass Ge Toss
  • Oggarane Dabbi
  • Comedy Khiladigalu
  • Zee Kannada Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
  • Life Super Guru
  • Dance Karnataka Dance

Reception

Within its launch after some months, Zee Kannada being No.1 channel in Karnataka by gaining the audience towards TV shows.[22][23]

References
  1. "Zee Group to launch Kannada channel". Zeenews.com.
  2. "Zee Kannada launch today". Dnaindia.com.
  3. "Sathya to Naagini 2: Here's how popular TV shows fared on the TRP charts". The Times of India.
  4. "Kannada movie channel Zee Picchar to be launched on March 1". Exchange4media.com.
  5. "New Kannada movie channel Zee Picchar to give viewers a 'Hit Dinada Feeling'". Bestmediainfo.com.
  6. "Zee Group launched its much anticipated Kannada channel Zee Kannada". Indian Television.
  7. "Zee Kannada marks 14 years of grand success". Medianews4u.com.
  8. "Zee kannada goes colourful with new logo and look". Indian Television.
  9. "Zee Kannada – ZEE KANNADA HD – Kannada Entertainment Online – Updates & More – ZEE5". Zee5.
  10. "Zee Kannada to air new episodes on June 1 as shooting resumes for shows". Exchange4media.com.
  11. "Kannada daily soap Kamali completes 700 episodes". The Times of India.
  12. "Kannada serial Paaru completes 500 episodes". The Times of India.
  13. "Gattimela to Mangala Gowri Madve: A look at the TRP performance of popular TV shows". The Times of India.
  14. "Kannada TV Serial Jothe Jotheyali Song Gets Record Views On YouTube". The Hans India.
  15. "New serial Sathya celebrates womanhood in a unique way". The Times of India.
  16. "Supernatural thriller Naagini 2 completes 200 episodes; Team celebrates the milestone". The Times of India.
  17. "Kannada TV show Brahma Gantu completes 900 episodes". The Times of India.
  18. "#Rewind2020: From Mahabharat to Mahanayaka B R Ambedkar: A look at popular dubbed shows on Kannada TV". The Times of India.
  19. "Zee Kannada to launch Dance Karnataka Dance to showcase best dancing talent". Exchange4media.com.
  20. "Daily soap Yaare Nee Mohini to go off-air soon". The Times of India.
  21. "Zee Kannada to bring back Malgudi Days". Exchange4media.com.
  22. "'ಜೊತೆ ಜೊತೆಯಲಿ' ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿಗೆ ಸೋಲುಣಿಸಿದ ಹೊಸ ಸೀರಿಯಲ್‌ ಯಾವುದು?". Vijaya Karnataka.
  23. "Kannada TV Channels TRP Ratings Weekly List:Zee Kannada being No.1 Channel". 1films.in.
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