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Television channel
Astro Vaanavil
Current logo, used since 2024.
CountryMalaysia
Broadcast areaMalaysia
Programming
Language(s)Tamil
Picture format16:9 HDTV (1080i)
Ownership
OwnerAstro Malaysia Holdings
ParentMeasat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Astro)
Doordarshan
Sister channelsAstro Vinmeen
Astro Vellithirai
Astro Thangathirai
History
Launched1 June 1996; 28 years ago (1996-06-01) (SD)
1 June 2020; 4 years ago (2020-06-01) (HD)
FounderAnanda Krishnan
Closed31 May 2020; 4 years ago (2020-05-31) (SD, Astro only)
Links
Websiteastroulagam.com.my

Astro Vaanavil is a Malaysian pay television channel that broadcasts programming in Tamil, targeting the Indian community in Malaysia. It was launched on 1 June 1996. It was created by Astro. Starting 1 June 2020, Astro Vaanavil has been officially upgraded to SD/HD and is known as Astro Vaanavil HD.

It is the dominant local channel targeted at the Indian community in Malaysia.

Programmes

All programmes on Astro Vaanavil were dubbed in Malaysian Tamil with Malay subtitles, and contain sexual content, mild violence and adult language, which may be unsuitable for children to watch Playboy TV's Tamil-dubbed programmes, especially on Astro's electronic programme guide (EPG), but with all channel listings of all genres.

Malaysian

  • Ippadikku Ila (1- 19 February 2021)
  • Appalasamy Apartments (February 2021)
  • Supramani (March 2021)
  • Swaralayam
  • Tamiletchumy 2 (12 August onwards)

Reality Shows

  • Aaatam 100 Vagai
  • Vaanavil Superstar
  • Paadal Thiran Potti

Other shows

  • Vizhuthugal-Samugathin Kural is a morning talk show that discovers on topics about the current issues that is happening around Malaysia.The show's 14th season was airing on Astro Vaanavil Channel 201 (SD) before started broadcasting again on Astro Vaanavil Channel 201 (SD/HD) on 1 June. Several months later, the show is rebranded and changed to primetime slot at 9.00pm.
  • 360° is about the Indian community living in Malaysia and the activities happening in town.

References

  1. Sankaran, Chitra; Pillai, Shanthini (2011). "Transnational Tamil television and diasporic imaginings". International Journal of Cultural Studies. 14 (3): 277–289. doi:10.1177/1367877910391867. S2CID 145197401.
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