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COLORS Tamil extends fiction line-up from Monday to Saturday
Chennai: On popular demand, COLORS Tamil has announced an extension in the telecast of its fiction line-up. Starting 17 August 2019, viewers can now catch their favorite show from Monday to Saturday, offering a perfect start to an entertaining weekend packed with action, drama and more.
As viewers are set to unwind for a relaxed weekend, COLORS Tamil will keep them glued to their television with intriguing plot line and a surprise twist in the tale in addition to bringing down the wait time to just one day. As COLORS Tamil’s stars make way to entertain viewers for six days a week, here is a quick sneak peek at what is in store:
Oviya (Monday to Friday, 6:30 PM): Madhavi comes up with a whole new ploy to put Surya and Oviya in trouble. On the contrary, Madhavi‘s plan strengthens the bond between Surya and Oviya. Excited Surya confesses his love for Oviya. Will Oviya accept his proposal? To know more watch the show on COLORS Tamil at 6:30 PM.
Thari (Monday to Friday, 7:00 PM): Double trouble for Annam in the upcoming weeks as she loses the much-awaited handloom competition and is on the verge of losing her land as well to Nakshatra. Having won the competition, Nakshatra is on cloud nine and throws a party to celebrate her victory. Will Dhruv encourage Annam and help her in her fight to protect her land? Tune into COLORS Tamil at 7:00 PM to know how Annam tackles challenges that come her way.
Malar (Monday to Friday, 7:30 PM): Malar is gripped with fear as Varun continues to threaten and blackmail her for money. Circumstances force Malar to decide upon selling her kidney to settle Varun’s demand. Watch Malar every Monday to Friday to know how she diligently handles Varun and escapes from his grip.
Sivagami (Monday to Friday, 8:00 PM): Sivagami suspects the mysterious death of Padmavathi. Despite shifting her carcass to avert Sivagami from digging further into the case, Eshwari lands in trouble with a DNA evidence. How did Sivagami unearth the murder mystery? Tune into COLORS Tamil at 8:00 PM to find out if Eshwari will be rightly punished for all her misdeed.
Mynaa (Monday to Friday 8:30 PM): The collector in town is curious about the tattoo on the villagers while the people are hiding the truth. On the other hand, little Myna under Singaperumal’s custody plans to escape from the house with the help of Shiva but bumps into the collector. Will Collector learn the truth about Singaperumal from Myna? Watch the show in COLORS Tamil at 8:30 PM to know what Myna has in store for the most feared man in the village.
Perazhagi (Monday to Friday 9:30 PM): Nethra is shaken to know Kayal’s plan to tie the knot with Prithvi. With her wedding to Prithvi approaching, Kayal’s intention leaves Nethra puzzled. Who will Prithvi get married to? Will Kayal outsmart Nethra and win back her love? Watch out how Kayal takes on Nethra to reveal her true face at 9:30 PM only on COLORS Tamil.
Thirumanam (Monday to Friday 10:00 PM): Learning the brewing issue between Santhosh and Janani Maya plots to create a permanent rift between the couple. Tricking Shakthi to be on her side, Maya plots to end San-Jan relationship forever. Will Maya’s happiness last long with all the despair in San-Jan’s life? Will she succeed in her new attempt? Tune into COLORS Tamil at 10:00 PM to find out if the couple fight against all odds and unite.
The channel is available on all leading cable networks and on all DTH platforms – Sun Direct (CH NO 128), Tata Sky (CHN NO 1555), Airtel (CHN NO 763), Dish TV (CHN NO 1808) and Videocon D2H (CHN NO 553). Have you missed any episode? Don’t worry, tune-in to Voot to catch up all your favorite shows.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
