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Reliance Mobile Vijay Awards set to launch
MUMBAI: Vijay TV in its endeavor to provide the viewers wholesome and compelling entertainment, is launching Reliance Mobile Vijay awards- Ungal Favorite Yaar? (Who is your favorite star) on 25 September, Monday to Thursday at 9 pm.
The flag off ceremony for the rasigan express van was held on 23 September from Shivaji Statue (marina beach) at 11 am. Reliance mobile Vijay Awards is one of Vijay TV’s biggest properties this year and the rasigan express van would be traveling across nine cities in Tamilnadu where the emotions, the joy and the voices of the fans would be captured, states an official release.
Polling booths would also be placed at vantage points in select towns for fans to cast their votes. A whole lot of interactive activities are being planned on the Rasigan Kural Express.
Fans can mime his or her favourite star, get to sing, would be quizzed on Tamil Cinema and get to win prizes as the Rasigan Express traverses the length and breadth of the state. In addition small acts by look alikes of the stars would entertain the public. The anchor for the van activity is none other than Lollu Sabha fame Jeeva who would be traveling along with the Rasigan Express.
Fans could fill in the nomination forms and cast their vote in the ballot boxes provided in the van. A day prior to the voting, announcements and distribution of post cards will be done in the respective cities to make people aware of the places where the voting would happen.
Yuhi Sethu, one of Tamil cinema’s favourite comedians who has made people laugh with his performances in films like Panchathanthram and Ramana is the anchor for the on air episodes .The on air Reliance Mobile Vijay Awards program would have three distinct phases. Phase 1 will have the rasigan kural travel and fact files about every category and this will air from 25 September to 5 October, Monday-Thursday 9 pm, the second phase will have nomination special, jury specials, voting trends, celebrity views and comments. The second phase starts on October 7th Saturdays at 7 pm on Vijay TV.
The third phase would see the fan’s chosen star being announced in a grand event which is to be attended by the whos’s who of the tinsel town. In all this show promises to be a real treat for the true lover of cinema, the fans. So please do not miss this opportunity to vote for your favourite star, the release adds.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
