(10 November 2007 5:25 pm)

MUMBAI: Singtel has announced that mio TV has launched Tamil Box Office (TBO), a movie channel that airs Tamil films.

TBO will be available on mio TV channel 55.

TBO features a library of Tamil movies and offers viewers the choice of hundreds of movies every month, with a primetime line-up that spans across movie blockbusters from the '70s to recent hits.

The channel also has programmes that go behind the scenes in Kollywood on TBO Star and also features locally produced entertainment shows. Upcoming blockbuster movies in November include Kreedam, Seena Thana 001, Thirudi, Periyar, Arrya.

Highlights on TBO:

TBO Noon – This will have hits. One can see movies from the ‘70s such as Aalaya Deepam and Kudumbum Oru Koyil that will capture the hearts of the older generation with family-based stories.

TBO Matinee – This is an afternoon block. It will showcase movies from the ‘80s such as Thudikum Karangal, Darling Darling Darling and Soorasasamharam.

TBO Mega Movie – This offers contemporary movies from the year 2000 onwards including Veerappu and Thiruvilayadal Arambam.

TBO MD Parthasarathy Ganesan says, "We are very excited to launch TBO on mio TV. Our line up of Tamil movies from the 70s all the way to recent blockbuster hits will definitely provide the right choice for Tamil movie lovers. We are confident that fans of Tamil movies will find a wide range of options on mio TV that will cater to their different preferences.

"We are very excited to launch TBO on mio TV. Our line up of Tamil movies from the 70s all the way to recent blockbuster hits will definitely provide the right choice for Tamil movie lovers. We are confident that fans of Tamil movies will find a wide range of options on mio TV that will cater to their different preferences, “said Managing Director of .

mio TV director Low Ka Hoe says, “We are responding to customer requests for a dedicated channel for Tamil movies. TBO offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch popular Tamil movies all in one channel at an extremely affordable price. Catering to our customers’ growing appetite for variety is top priority here at SingTel and we are also excited that we are able to launch this channel just in time for the Deepavali festive holidays”