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Vijay TV claims success with Tamil version of ‘KBC 2’
MUMBAI: Star India’s Tamil general entertainment channel Vijay TV has joined sister channel Star Plus in the KBC 2 launch ratings celebrations.
While Star Plus is basking in the glory of the tremendous opening numbers Tam data has thrown up for the second coming of KBC, Vijay TV says the Tamil version of KBC 2 has helped it to double its channel share in the 9-10 pm band on weekends.
Quoting Tam numbers, Vijay TV says for week 32 in which KBC 2 debuted, the channel recorded a viewership share of 15.7 in the SEC ABC 4+ C&S Chennai market, which is a jump of 100 per cent over the earlier week. For the week 31 on the same time period, the channel had recorded a viewership share of 7.2 per cent.
The launch episode of KBC 2 on 5 August recorded 4.1 TVR which went up to 7.6 TVR the next day, says the channel, quoting Tam.
Among female audiences (C&S 15+), KBC 2 romped home an impressive 5.1 TVRS on Friday and an even better 10.9 TVRs on Saturday, claims the channel. Across Tamil Nadu, among females the Saturday episode scored a high of 7 TVR.
“KBC 2 has delivered as per our expectations and we are quite satisfied with it,” was the initial response from Vijay TV DGM Harsh Krishna Rohatgi on the success of the Tamil version of the mega show.
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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.
