KTV (India)
Indian Tamil-language television channel
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K TV is an Indian pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. It broadcasts Tamil-language films. It was launched on 22 October 2001.[1][2]
Logo used since 2001 | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia |
| Network | Sun TV Network |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Programming | |
| Language | Tamil |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sun Group |
| Sister channels | Sun TV Network (channels) |
| History | |
| Launched | 22 October 2001 |
| Links | |
| Website | K TV |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Sun NXT India | K TV |
History
The letter K in KTV stands for Kondattam, which means celebration. The channel was launched on 22 October 2001 by Kalanidhi Maran, the chairman of Sun TV Network. At the time of launch, Sun TV Network's library had over 5,000 movies.[3] Its HD counterpart was launched on 11 December 2011. At Every Friday and Saturday, KTV Channel premiered more new and blockbuster movies which was telecast by Sun TV until now. [4]
List of films broadcast
KTV broadcast several films including:
| Film | Date aired | Time aired | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirumalai (2003) | 25 July 2014 | 7:30 p.m. | [5] |
| Pudhiya Mugam (1993) | 31 July 2014 | 10:00 a.m. | [6] |
| Evano Oruvan (2007) | 11 September 2014 | 4:30 p.m. | [7] |
| Neram (2013) | 13 September 2014 | 7:00 p.m. | [8] |
| Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) | 11 May 2021 | 7:00 p.m. | [9] |
List of television specials broadcast
| Title | Date Aired | Time Aired | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/a | 7 November 2014 | N/a | 60th birthday for Kamal Haasan special | [10] |
| Ulagam Engum Rajini | 12 December 2014 | 7:00 p.m. | Worldwide fans wish Rajinikanth on his birthday | [11] |
| Celebrity Cricket League | 24 December 2017 | 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. | Match between Chennai Rhinos and Bengal Tigers | [12] |
