List of Kannada-language television channels


Below is the list of current satellite television channels in Kannada language, a Dravidian language widely spoken in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Apart from those in the below list, many other Kannada channels exist that are limited to certain cities or districts, run by local cable TV operators.

High-Definition Channels

There are currently 4 High-Definition channels in Kannada.
ChannelGenreLaunchBroadcastVideoAudioParent Company
Colors Kannada HDGEC3 May 2016Own ScheduleFull HDStereo | 2.0Viacom 18
Udaya TV HDGEC6 March 2017SimulcastFull HDDolby Digital | 5.1Sun Network
Star Suvarna HDGEC16 July 2017Own ScheduleFull HDDolby Digital Plus | 7.1Star India
Zee Kannada HDGEC3 November 2018Own ScheduleFull HDStereo | 2.0Zee Entertainment Enterprises

Entertainment Channels

General Entertainment

Movies

Music

Comedy

Kids

Infotainment & Lifestyle

Spiritual

Sports Channels

News Channels

ChannelLaunchVideoAudioParent CompanyNotes
TV9 Karnataka2006SDStereo | 2.0ABCL BroadcastingFirst 24X7 news channel in Kannada.
Suvarna News2008SDStereo | 2.0Asianet News NetworkKnown as Suvarna News 24X7 till January 2016.
Kasthuri Newz 242011SDStereo | 2.0Kasthuri MediaSecond venture from the company after Kasthuri.
Public TV2012SDStereo | 2.0Writemen MediaFirst channel from Writemen Media.
News 18 Kannada2014SDStereo | 2.0ETV Network & Network 18Known as ETV News Kannada till September 2017.
Raj News Kannada2014SDStereo | 2.0Raj Television NetworkSecond venture from the company after Raj Musix Kannada.
Dighvijay TV 24X72017SDStereo | 2.0VRL MediaVRL Media's first venture into TV media.
TV5 Kannada2017SDStereo | 2.0Rana BroadcastingKannada channel from TV5 group.
NewsX Kannada2018SDStereo | 2.0ITV NetworkFirst regional venture for South India by ITV Network.

Defunct News Channels