# Thanthi TV > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Thanthi_TV > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Thanthi_TV.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanthi_TV > Source revision: 1329275471 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Indian Tamil-language television news channel Television channel Thanthi TV Country India Broadcast area India Headquarters Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Programming Language Tamil Picture format 576i (SD) Ownership Owner Dina Thanthi Metronation Chennai Television Pvt Ltd. Sister channels Maalai Murasu News Thanthi One History Launched 13 November 2012 (2012-11-13) Former names NDTV Hindu Links Website www.thanthitv.com **Thanthi TV** (previously known as **NDTVHindu**[1][2]) is a 24-hour [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) news satellite television channel based in [Chennai](/source/Chennai), [India](/source/India). It is owned by [Dina Thanthi](/source/Dina_Thanthi). ## History NDTV Hindu was launched on 16 May 2009, owned by [NDTV](/source/NDTV) (51%) and [The Hindu Group](/source/The_Hindu_Group) (49%).[2] It was started as a [Chennai](/source/Chennai) city-specific English news and entertainment channel, broadcast only in Chennai. After the [Dina Thanthi](/source/Dina_Thanthi) group took over NDTV Hindu, it rebranded the channel as Thanthi TV.[1][3] Initially it was a Chennai city-specific channel but after the acquisition, it was rebranded and relaunched on 13 November 2012 as a 24-hour [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) news channel which serves and broadcasts to [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu), India.[4] One of the channel's most watched shows is the Kelvikenna Bathil (What is the answer to the question) show, where the show's host interviews various leaders in Tamil Nadu, mainly political leaders. Logo revealed on 13.11.2012 New logo revealed on 05.10.2024 ## Election predictions Thanthi TV commissioned an extensive pre- and post-poll surveys through Krish Info Media for the 2014 Parliamentary and 2016 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The results predicted by the Krish Info Media-Thanti TV combination was claimed to be close to the actual results in both cases. The findings of the 2014 polls were telecasted through a show called 40/40 - Narpadhuku Narpadhu. The findings of the 2016 polls were telecasted through the widely popular show called "Makkal Yaar Pakkam." Both shows were hosted by the former Chief News Editor Rangaraj Pandey and data explained by Krish Info Media's chief Psephologist [Arun Krishnamurthy](/source/Arun_Krishnamurthy).[5][6][7][8] ## Thanthi One Launched in 2024, Thanthi One is an Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language)-language [general entertainment](/source/General_entertainment) satellite television channel featuring mostly dubbed content.[9] ### Dubbed series Premiere date Series Dubbed from Ref 19 May 2024 Bala Krishna Hindi serial Baal Krishna [10] Ganapathiye Varuvaai Hindi serial Vighnaharta Ganesh Veera Aanchaneya Hindi serial Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan Karnan Hindi serial Suryaputra Karn 20 May 2024 Rani Ahilyabai Hindi serial Punyashlok Ahilyabai 21 May 2024 Thulasi C/O Krishnan Hindi serial Tulsidham Ke Laddu Gopal 22 May 2024 Thenaliraman Hindi serial Thenali Rama 23 May 2024 Alavudeen Hindi serial Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga 24 May 2024 Devi Hindi serial Devi Adi Parashakti 25 May 2024 Garudan Hindi serial Dharm Yoddha Garud 19 May 2024 Gayathri Tamil serial Gayathri 20 May 2024 Vaadi Rasathi Malayalam serial Manjil Virinja Poovu 21 May 2024 Bhagyajathakam Malayalam serial Bhagyajathakam (TV series) 22 May 2024 Vanampadi Malayalam serial Raakkuyil 23 May 2024 Koondukkili Malayalam serial Sthreepadham 24 May 2024 Priyatha Varam Vendum Malayalam serial Priyapettaval 25 May 2024 Ammu Malayalam serial Ammuvinte Amma 19 May 2024 Maveeran Purushothaman Hindi serial Porus 20 Sep 2024 Chanakya Thanthiram Hindi serial Chandraguptamaurya (TV series) 30 Apr 2025 Vaan oru vaan 1 May 2025 Kaavalan 2 May 2025 CID Sakunthala 3 May 2025 Yaar? 4 May 2025 Oh Butterfly 5 May 2025 Niruvaai Malarvaai 6 Sep 2024 Aathmaan ### Re-telecast series Series First aired Last aired Ref Ilavarasi 19 May 2024 22 Mar 2025 [10] Thamarai 19 May 2024 TBD [10] Chellamay 19 May 2024 19 Mar 2025 [10] Annamalai 23 Mar 2025 TBD [10] Selvi 20 Mar 2025 TBD [10] ## See also - [Daily Thanthi](/source/Dina_Thanthi) - Thanthi TV - [Malai Malar](/source/Malai_Malar) - [Hello FM](/source/Hello_FM) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) ["Dina Thanthi group buys NDTV Hindu, The name is changed to " THANTHI TV " NEWS and entertainment channel, owned by Daily Thanthi Group"](http://www.financialexpress.com/news/dina-thanthi-group-buys-ndtv-hindu/857333/). The Financial Express. 8 October 2011. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) ["Front Page : NDTV HINDU to go on air today"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090517134028/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/16/stories/2009051660381300.htm). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. 16 May 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/16/stories/2009051660381300.htm) on 17 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["NDTV Hindu sold to Dina Thanthi"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140221144523/http://www.afaqs.com/media/story.html?sid=31867). Afaqs.com. 10 October 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.afaqs.com/media/story.html?sid=31867) on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Rajeev Nambiar: Thanthi TV to roll out on Nov 13"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121208104646/http://www.tvnews4u.com/article/16/2/rajeev-nambiar-thanthi-tv-to-roll-out-on-nov-13#.UzXaH4U63DM). *www.tvnews4u.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.tvnews4u.com/article/16/2/rajeev-nambiar-thanthi-tv-to-roll-out-on-nov-13#.UzXaH4U63DM) on 8 December 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Ramakrishnan, T. (19 May 2014). ["AIADMK's vote share is the highest since 1977"](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aiadmks-vote-share-is-the-highest-since-1977/article6023165.ece). *The Hindu* – via www.thehindu.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Rohit, T. k (23 May 2016). ["Anti-incumbency did have an impact on results: Pollster"](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Anti-incumbency-did-have-an-impact-on-results-Pollster/article14335188.ece). *The Hindu* – via www.thehindu.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["TN polls: Thanthi TV survey predicts close fight between AIADMK-DMK"](https://www.oneindia.com/chennai/tamil-nadu-polls-2016-thanthi-tv-survey-close-fight-dmk-aiadmk-2094116.html). *www.oneindia.com*. 9 May 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["The prediction industry"](https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/the-prediction-industry/article8644583.ece). *Frontline*. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["எல்லை இல்லா என்டர்டைன்மெண்ட் ஆரம்பம்; தந்தி குழுமத்தின் 'தந்தி ஒன்' தொலைக்காட்சி உதயம்!"](https://cinema.vikatan.com/thanthi-one-tamil-entertainment-tv-channel). *cinema.vikatan.com* (in Tamil). 21 May 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-medianews4u.com_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-medianews4u.com_10-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-medianews4u.com_10-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-medianews4u.com_10-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-medianews4u.com_10-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-medianews4u.com_10-5) ["Daily Thanthi unveiled its new venture, Thanthi One, with a range of entertainment offerings"](https://www.medianews4u.com/daily-thanthi-unveiled-its-new-venture-thanthi-one-with-a-range-of-entertainment-offerings/). *www.medianews4u.com*. 7 May 2024. ## External links - [Official website](http://thanthitv.com/) (in Tamil) - [Thanthi TV on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/thanthitv) v t e Thanthi Group Key people S. P. 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