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Warner Bros Discovery revamps DTamil with blockbusters, superhero shows
Mumbai: Warner Bros Discovery has unveiled a major revamp of DTamil, the dedicated channel for Tamil-speaking audiences, starting Monday, 16 September 2024. With this revamp, DTamil will bring Hollywood blockbusters, top superhero series, and non-fiction shows, all dubbed in Tamil. This initiative will reaffirm Warner Bros Discovery’s dedication to offering top-tier global content in Indian languages, making DTamil the go-to destination for Tamil-dubbed Hollywood entertainment.
Starting 16 September 2024, viewers will enjoy a star-studded lineup that includes Jackie Chan’s iconic movies, Keanu Reeves’s Matrix saga and Constantine, Ryan Reynolds’s Green Lantern, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Collateral Damage, and fan-favorite films like V for Vendetta, Ninja Assassin, The Legends of Tarzan, and Poseidon. These films, carefully curated to resonate with Tamil audiences, will bring #SemmaHollywoodCinema to homes across the region.
Warner Bros Discovery, South Asia, head of factual & lifestyle cluster, Sai Abishek expressed his excitement: “By bringing captivating Hollywood stories and offering hit global movies and TV shows to the Tamil cinema-loving audience, we are proud to deliver a robust blockbuster slate with Warner Bros. catalogue gems, now with a brand-new flavor in language of their choice. By presenting engaging content tailored to diverse audience preferences, the revamped DTamil channel is poised to deliver premier global entertainment. We are committed to enhancing the daily viewing experience for our Tamil- audience, offering a rich mix of cinema and valuable viewing options.”
DTamil’s new programming will feature four key strands, each hosting movies from different genres:
– Hollywood Saravedi for creature-feature, horror, and action
– Matinee Magic at 3 pm for action and comedy
– Blockbuster Kondattam for back-to-back action drama and comedy
– Superhero Sagasangal for superhero action and drama
DTamil will also debut globally popular superhero shows: The Flash, Supernatural, DC Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow—dubbed in Tamil for the first time. Additionally, the channel will feature local original productions from discovery+ and Discovery Channel, such as Star vs Food: India, Star vs Food: Malaysia, Selena + Restaurant, In The Eye of the Storm, and Ghost Brothers: Lights Out S2.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
