
Astro launches 3 Tamil HD channels on 1st June
Date Released:28 May 2020
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Top 70 Rajinikanth movies on Rajini70 HD (Ch 100) via Astro and on demand
Astro and NJOI customers to enjoy better viewing experience of Tamil content in HD on Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201)
Zee Tamil HD (Ch 235) joins Chakravarthy Pack offering premium content
Astro customers can now enjoy more Tamil HD content with the introduction of Zee Tamil HD (CH 235), Astro Vaanavil HD (CH 201) and new, pop-up channel Rajini70 HD (CH 100) on TV, Astro GO starting from 1 June 2020 onwards. With these additions, there will be a total of 9 Indian HD channels.
Marc Lourdes, Vice President, Indian Channel Business, Astro said, As we continue to offer customers relevant, high-quality entertainment, we are excited to introduce more HD content from 1 June. Astro Vaanavil HD (CH 201) will offer Astro and NJOI customers a better viewing experience along with new series - Tamiletchumy and Nalam Ariya Aaval, as well as more local Tamil movies, telemovies, short films, and, local Malayalam and Telugu dramas in the pipeline.
Fans of legendary superstar, Rajinikanth will be able to enjoy seventy of his movies in celebration of his 70th birthday this year, ranging from his first movie Apoorva Raagangal to the latest release this year, Darbar on Rajini70 HD (CH 100), a pop-up channel from 1 till 30 June. Zee Tamil HD (CH 235), one of India's most popular channels will also be available on the Chakravarthy Pack.
Tripta Singh, Executive Vice President, Zee Network APAC, said, It's good to be back in Malaysia. Even better is launching our leading Tamil channel, Zee Tamil on Malaysia's leading content provider, Astro. We are excited to bring the best of Tamil entertainment to the local market. Hopefully this is going to be the first of many endeavours in Malaysia
Chakravarthy Pack customers can enjoy more HD content with Zee Tamil HD (Ch 235) in addition to Star Vijay HD (Ch 232) and Colors Tamil HD (Ch 233), which will offer premium shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs S2 and Comedy Gangsters; inspiring talk show, Tamizha Tamizha; variety shows including cooking show, Anjarai Petti; exciting game shows Genes S9 and Super Mom S2; and special effects-laden epics, as well as dramas including Sri Vishnu Dasavatharam, Rettai Roja and Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari. In light of the recent upgrade of Chakravarthy Pack to HD, SD channels i.e. Raj TV, Jaya TV and Kalaignar TV will no longer be available on the pack.
Enjoy these HD channels and more with a HD-enabled box. Upgrade your non-HD box at no additional charge or contract via CH 200 or via 03-9543 3838. For more information, please visit www.astro.com.my
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