Zee Tamil


Zee Tamil is an Indian pay television Tamil language channel that is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises also launched a full Tamil movie channel named Zee Thirai in 2020.

History

Zee Tamil was launched on 12 October 2008, being the third south Indian channel after Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada, launched under Zee entertainments.
In Canada, the channel is distributed by Ethnic Channels Group.
Zee Tamil went on a revamp with an update in its on-air graphics on 15 October 2017, along with the launch of a high-definition feed with Tamil film actress Jyothika as the brand ambassador.

Logos

Programming

Zee Tamil telecasting high budget, fantasy, and romance serials like Sembaruthi, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham, Gokulathil Seethai, Oru Orula Oru Rajakumar Rettai Roja, Rajamagal, Endrendrum Punnagai and Sathya. Among other serials Sembaruthi recorded in TRP serial ratings at 1st place while Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Oru Orula Oru Rajakumar at Top 10. Zee Tamil also telecasting reality and fun shows like Comedy Gansters, Dance Jodi Dance, Genes, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Thamizha Thamizha.

Reception

In December 2019, dispute arouse between the major Tamil Nadu cable operators - the state-owned Arasu Cable, Kalanithi Maran-owned SCV, and VK Digital and Zee over Zee's discount pricing of Zee channels subscription pack while the operators shut broadcasting Zee channels.