Colors Kannada (previously known as ETV Kannada), is an Indian general entertainment channel, owned by Viacom18 that primarily broadcasts Kannada language entertainment shows.[1] This channel is currently available in India and the United States. On the success of this channel, another channel named Colors Super, which is also a general entertainment channel, was launched on 24 July 2016. In December 2020, Colors Kannada celebrated its 20th anniversary.
 Banna Hosadagide Bandha Bigiyagide | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Kannada |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Viacom18 |
| Sister channels | List
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| History | |
| Launched | December 10, 2000 |
| Replaced | ETV Kannada |
| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Sling TV | Internet Protocol television |
History
The channel was originally launched on 10 December 2000 as ETV Kannada and was promoted by Hyderabad's Ramoji Rao. It later became a part of Viacom 18, owned by Network 18, officially re-branding under the Colors franchise on 26 April 2015. Colors Kannada was the first GEC to start an HD channel in Karnataka.
Current broadcast
Fiction series
| Premiere date | Series | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 18 March 2024 | Chukki Taare | [2] |
| 22 August 2022 | Kendasampige | [3] |
| 10 October 2022 | Bhagyalakshmi | [4] |
| 13 March 2023 | Lakshmi Baramma S02 | [5] |
| 29 January 2024 | Shri Gowri | |
| 31 January 2022 | Ramachaari | |
| 24 April 2023 | Antarapata | [6] |
Non-fiction shows
| Premiere date | Show |
|---|---|
| 3 February 2024 | Nannamma Super Star (season 3) |
Former broadcast
Fiction series
- Agnisakshi
- Brundavana
- Dasa Purandara
- Doresani
- Geetha
- Ginirama
- Hoo Male
- Ivalu Sujatha
- Kannadathi
- Kanyakumari
- Lagna Patrike
- Lakshana
- Lakshmi Baramma
- Mangala Gowri Maduve (Putta Gowri Maduve)
- Mithuna Raashi
- Nammane Yuvarani
- Nannarasi Radhe
- Punyavathi
- Seetha Vallabha
- Tripura Sundari
Reality shows
- Bigg Boss Kannada
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 1)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 3)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 4)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 7)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 8)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 9)
- Bigg Boss Kannada (season 10)
- Dancing Champion
- Dancing Star (season 1–3)
- Family Power
- Kannadada Kotyadhipati (season 4)
- Majaa Talkies (season 1–3)
- Nannamma Super Star (season 1–2)
- Raja Rani (season 1–2)
Sister channels
Colors Super
Colors Super is an Indian general entertainment channel, owned by Viacom18, that primarily broadcasts Kannada-language entertainment shows. This channel was launched on 24 July 2016, after the success of Kannada's leading entertainment channel, Colors Kannada, the primary Kannada entertainment channel of Viacom18.[7] The voice over for the channel is given by Manoj Sharma[8]
Colors Kannada Cinema
Colors Kannada Cinema is an Indian pay television movie channel broadcasting in Kannada language, owned by Viacom18. It was launched on 24 September 2018.[9][10] The voice over for the channel is given by Manoj Sharma[8]
References
- ^ "Kannada Television to Gain a New Hue". Viacom18.
- ^ "New daily soap 'Chukki Taare' to premiere on March 18". Time of India. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "New daily soap kendasampige to premiere today - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Kannada daily soap 'Bhagyalakshmi' marks a successful one-year run with a grand celebration - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Lakshmi Baramma Season 2". Vistara News. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Colors Kannada launches socio-family drama Antarapata". indiantelevision.com. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Viacom18 launches second channel in Kannada market - Colors Super". www.bestmediaifo.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Colors Kannada Cinema's Manoj Sharma Is Now Also The Voice For Colors Super". Bollywood Life. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Viacom18 to launch Colors Kannada Cinema
- ^ Viacom18 to launch Colors Kannada Cinema channel
