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Zee 24 Gantalu pulled to the court
MUMBAI: After ATN Canada filed a case against Zee TV Canada for going out of its limitation of only catering to women audiences, a new case has been filed against Zee’s Telugu arm, Zee 24 Gantalu.
The case was filed by the Kushaiguda police after directions were given by a local court. This was regarding the telecast of a video that contained a statement by TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao on the repatriation of Seemandhara region’s employees.
The channel has been accused of trying to create disharmony and hatred among the people of Seemandhara by not interpreting Rao’s words correctly. An advocate P Sanjay of Moula Ali has approached the court regarding it.
Rao had said that once Telengana is formed, the employees of Seemandhara need to go back to their original place. However, the channel telecast something different is what Sanjay claims.
When indiantelevision.com contacted Zee 24 Gantalu to confirm the news, the news editor of the channel K Siva Prasad said that the police has filed an FIR on the court’s orders. “The case will be heard on 12 August. The news piece that Sanjay has objected to was aired last week.”
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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.
