Star Vijay
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| Star Vijay | |
|---|---|
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| Launched | November 24, 1994 |
| Owned by | Star India (Fox Networks Group, distributor outside of India) |
| Picture format | 576i (SD) 1080i (HD) |
| Slogan | எதிலும் புதுமை தமிழன் பெருமை Edhilum Pudhumai. Tamizhan Perumai. (Innovation in everything. A Tamillian’s Pride.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Broadcast area | India, UAE, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Canada, Hong Kong, United States, Europe, Malaysia , Mauritius, South Africa |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Sister channel(s) | STAR Vijay Super Asianet Star Maa Star Suvarna STAR Plus STAR Bharat |
| Website | Star Vijay - Hotstar Star Vijay |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
Dialog TV (Sri-Lanka) | Channel 110 |
Airtel Digital TV (India) | Channel 758 (SD) Channel 759 (HD) Channel 772 (Vijay Super) Channel (Vijay Hitz) |
Dish TV (India) | Channel 1806 |
TATA Sky (India) | Channel 1518 (SD) Channel 1517 (HD) |
Videocon d2h (India) | Channel 543 (SD) Channel 981 (HD) |
Reliance Digital TV (India) | Channel 646 |
Sun Direct (India) | Channel 124 Channel 808 (HD) |
Astro (Malaysia) | Channel 224 (Also available on NJOI) |
Eurobird (Europe) | Eurobird 9A |
StarSat (South Africa) | Channel 166 |
DSTv (South Africa And other Parts of Africa) | Channel 455 DSTV Indian Package |
| Cable | |
Hathway (India) | Channel 306 |
Kerala Vision Digital TV (India) | Channel 55 |
Asianet Digital TV (India) | Channel 202 |
Starhub TV (Singapore) | Channel 135 |
| SCV (India) | Channel 153 (SD) Channel 1026 (HD) |
| DIGICON (India) | Channel 106 (SD) Channel 902 (HD) |
Macau Cable TV (Macau) | Channel 519 |
Mega TV (Malaysia) | Channel 28 |
| IPTV | |
Singtel TV (Singapore) | Channel 634 |
Freebox (France) | Channel 685 |
eLifeTV (UAE) | Channel 840 |
Peo TV (Sri Lanka) | Channel 73 |
VMedia (Canada) | Channel 864 |
Star Vijay, commonly known as Vijay TV, is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment private broadcast television network that is owned by the Star India,[1] a subsidiary of American multinational mass media corporation 21st Century Fox.[2] The channel broadcasts from Vijay House, Nungambakkam, Chennai.[3] The shows include a mix of family dramas, comedies, reality shows, shows on crime and movies.
Star Vijay launched its high-definition counterpart, Star Vijay HD, on 29 May 2016.[4] Star Vijay is one of the most watched Tamil language television channels in the world. It was available in Canada via major television service providers by Asian Television Network (ATN) and internet protocol television (IPTV) providers until October 2017 when Star India ended its content deal with ATN in favor of Hotstar. Very soon it will be coming in the UK replacing Star Utsav at 728 on SKY For HD and Channel 889 For SD.
Contents
1 History
1.1 Network identity
1.2 Logos
2 Programming
3 Availability
3.1 Asia
3.2 Africa
3.3 Europe
3.4 North America
4 References
5 External links
History
The channel was first launched by N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar on November 24, 1994, as Golden Eagle Communication. United Breweries Group acquired the operational control of the channel in 1995 and renamed as Vijay TV [5] . The UTV Group acquired the controlling interest from United Breweries Group in 1998. In 2001, Star India, subsidiary of American multinational mass media corporation 21st Century Fox took over the channel and rebranded it as Star Vijay and so it became the first Tamil channel to air English films dubbed in Tamil.[6]
Due to the success of Star Vijay, On November 24, 2016, the channel named Star Vijay Super was launched. This channel focuses on the new line-up of fiction content and will also air old programs of Star Vijay. On 25 June 2017, Star Vijay rebranded itself with a slim bright yellow-orange logo and a new graphical packaging with a new slogan, Edhilum Pudhumai Tamizhan Perumai.[7] The colours used—yellow and orange—represent turmeric and vermillion and signify the local colours of the Tamil women.
Network identity
Slogan :.
- Redefining Entertainment (2001 to 2017)
- Edhilum Pudhumai Tamizhan Perumai (Since 2017) and
Logos
Logo from 2001-2017
Logo from 2017
Programming
Star Vijay has programming which appeals to all audiences irrespective of their age groups or demography. The channel is well accepted as the complete family entertainer with game shows, reality show, comedy, spiritual shows, cookery, talk shows, musical shows, drama, films, and events.
Its shows such as Seedhaiyin Raaman, Mahabharatham, En Kanavan En Thozhan, Idhu Kadhala are seen as trend setters in Tamil television industry.
Availability
The channel available across India and other countries through satellite, cable, and IPTV. It also available through digital and mobile entertainment platform, Hotstar and internet protocol television service, Lebara Play
Asia
Star Vijay is available in Sri Lanka through Dialog TV (Satellite) and Peo TV (IPTV). In Malaysia, it can be viewed through Astro Malaysia. Meanwhile, Vijay TV is available in Singapore through IPTV provider Singtel TV and cable provider, StarHub TV. The channel can also be found in Macau through Macau Cabel TV. In UAE, it can be viewed through IPTV, elife TV
Africa
The channel can be viewed in South Africa, Mauritius and Reunioun.
Europe
Available through Eurobird and Freebox (France).
North America
In Canada, Star Vijay’s programming was distributed via the Asian Television Network (ATN) via a channel branded as ATN Vijay, which was available on Bell TV and Rogers Cable in select local markets in the country. On October 2, 2017 Star India canceled their deal with ATN and is focused on Hotstar, their internet distribution service. Star Vijay was also discontinued on the Canadian lineup of channels of Lebara Play and Yupp TV internet protocol television (IPTV) services.[8]
Star Vijay is available in the United States in select local markets via major television service providers, such as Comcast Xfinity, Dish Network, and more in SD quality.
References
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^ "Indian Television dot com". 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
^ "Star India-Contact us". 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
^ "Star Vijay launches Vijay HD". The Times of India. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
^ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/new-satellite-channels-exploit-public-fixation-in-tamil-nadu/1/280838.html
^ http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k5/vijay1.htm
^ http://www.exchange4media.com/industrybriefing/bigg-boss-and-brand-refresh-takes-vijay-tv-to-new-heights_69605.html
^ https://www.bizasialive.com/category/media/
External links
- Star Vijay