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Sun’s longest running soap ‘Metty Oli’ to end on 17 June
MUMBAI: Metty Oli, Sun TV’s longest running daily soap, is coming to an end. The soap will air its final episode on 17 June.
Metty Oli has consistently been Tamil television’s top grosser in Television Rating Points (TRPs) since a long time. The soap, produced by Cine Times, had a run of 810 episodes. The other Sun TV soap Chitti, which was also a phenomenal hit, had run 488 episodes.
Indian television’s longest running soap and the top grosser for Star, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has already crossed 1000 episodes.
Confirms New Age Entertainment founder-promoter Suresh Iyer, “Metty Oli will end on 17 June.” New Age Entertainment had the marketing rights to Metty Oli.
Replacing Metty Oli in the 9 pm slot will be another Cine Times production – Muhurtham. The family drama will kick off on 20 June, Monday. New Age Entertainment has bagged the marketing rights for the new show Muhurtham as well. The company is currently producing two daily soaps for Sun Network.
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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.
