Sun TV (சன் டிவீ) is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran.
History :
It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992. It is the most viewed Tamil television channel in the world, with syndicated broadcasts in several countries, such as the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.It remained privately held until 2006, when it was listed on two Indian stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Shows :
The channel broadcasts a variety of shows, such as numerous soap operas, game shows, newscasts, and shows of general entertainment. Sun TV also hosts numerous film-industry–related events in Tamil Nadu and, as of 2011, host the Sun Kudumbam Awards ceremony annually.Sun TV has been accused by some Hindus of being biased against Hindus, and by the Nithyananda Foundation of slander.
Popularity and competition :
The network has successfully completed its 20 years. It hails successful shows such as Chithi , Alaigal, Metti Oli, Anandham, Selvi, Kolangal, Idhayam, Thirumathi Selvam and reality shows such as Kodeeswaran, Mastana Mastana, Super Dancer, Thiruvalar Thirumathi, Thanga Vettai, Deala No Deala, Super Kudumbam and has thus established itself in Indian television.
Award :
Sun Kudumbam Awards 2010 Present.
Sun TV Network, India's largest media
Conglomerate has powerpacked Thirty Three TV Channels with the reach of more than 95 million households in India. SunTV Network's channels can be viewed in 27 countries including U.S.A, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Srilanka, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Holding a bouquet of Thirty Three top-rated channels in its clutch, Sun TV Network has got a reach, frequency and patronage that other groups covet but can't compete with Sun TV Network believes in giving you wholesome fare. Be it news or entertainment, we are there first. If it is happening South of Vindhyas, its on Sun TV Network. And you are a part of it. With Thirty Three channels in four Indian languages, we are able to connect to the Southern Diaspora erasing geographical distances.The response to our programmes and the viewership of our news has been phenomenal. The fact that we touch so many hearts gives us great pleasure. Every single South Indian channel that boasts of a No. 1 slot among its viewers belongs to the Sun TV Network. Millions of people all over the world watch a channel of Sun TV Network. With every programme a sell-out, every single transmission digitized, every serial a hit, for millions of viewers all over the world every day is indeed a Sunday. Sun TV Network believes in giving you wholesome fare. Be it news or entertainment, we are there first. If it is happening South of Vindhyas, its on Sun TV Network. And you are a part of it." We have come a long way. And its heartwarming to know that you were, and are, with us every step of the way "
