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Vijay TV announces special line up for Tamil New Year day
MUMBAI: On the occasion of the Tamil New Year day on 14 April, Vijay TV will begin the day with Kandha Shashti Kavasam, a tribute to the Lord Muruga at 5:30 am.
This will be followed by Mangala Isai at 6 am, a divine Nadhaswaram recital by famous exponents. Stay tuned to Arul Urai at 6:30 pm – One of the most respected spiritual leader comes to your living rooms through Vijay TV for this Tamil New Year.
Nammai Marandarai Naam Marakka Mattom at 7 am: A classical dance presentation by the actress Swarnamalya. With the help of a diverse combination of music, dance and poetry, she beautifully portrays an extract of the great Tamil literature Silapadikaram.
Leoniyin Sirappu Pattimandram at 8 am: A debate, hosted by Dindugal Leoni a famous mediator who steers a debate through comic interjections & humorous anecdotes. Pattimandram are immensely popular with a Tamil viewing audience on a topic pertinent to the society – watch this space for some serious laughter.
Sabaash – Sariyana Potti at 9 am: A Karaoke based musical game show hosted by a celebrity as the popular singers of the industry like Harish,Tippu,Chinmayi,Saindavi,Devan,Ranjith among many others face each other in this battle of the sexes. Stay tuned for loads of excitement.
Ready Joot at 10:30 am: Three popular TV artistes have to convince 3 other celebrities Meera Vasudevan, Venkat Prabhu and Chetan to go on an all-expense paid vacation abroad but in the next 4 hours. Then begins the race to the finish among the 3 individuals. The celebrity whose participants wins also wins an all expense paid trip to one destination abroad.
Shreya Udan Oru Naal at 11:30 am: A great opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the leading celebrities from the Tamil film industry. Watch out.
Sigaram Thotta Thamizhargal at 12:30 am: The winner of the viewer poll of Airtel Sigaram Thotta Thamizhargal will be announced on this special day. Along with a special feature about the winner, the show will also feature the other nominees and their achievements.
Special Movie – Terminator 2: Judgment Day at 1:30 pm
Manadhodu Oru Mazhai Kaalam at 4:30 pm : A sneak peek into the making of the film Manadhodu Oru Mazhai Kaalam starring popular hero Shyam and Samiksha of Arindhum Ariyamalum fame. Tune in for interviews, snippets and much more.
Vijayin Diary at 5 pm: A one hour special interview with the biggest star of Kollywood Vijay.Tune into find out more about this intense actor as he talks about work, life and everything in between.
Kalooori Kanavugal at 6 pm: A show sprinkled with doses of humor, featuring the flavor of the different colleges across the state, highlighting the culture, the students, the achievements and college life. Directed at a young audience and hosted by a vibrant anchor.
Isai – The Legends at 7 pm: On this special day, Vijay brings to you some of the best moments of events held by Vijay featuring popular singers, artistes and other performers.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
