MAA TV
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Type | Cable television network |
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Branding | Maa TV |
Country | India |
Availability | India |
Slogan | "Mana Andari TV" |
Revenue |
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Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Owner | Maa TV Network Ltd. |
Key people | Nimmagadda Prasad, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Allu Aravind, Ram Charan (actor) |
Launch date | 2002 |
Official website |
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Maa TV (Telugu: మా టీవీ) is a Telugu-language television channel based in Hyderabad, India. MAA TV and it's subsidiary channels are part of 21st Century Fox's STAR India network. MAA TV is a leading Telugu TV Channel network known for its vibrant, innovative, pleasant and interactive programming.As the name 'MAA' indicates (Maa means 'ours' in Telugu), MAA TV is very close to the hearts of its viewers and it stands out from the cluster of channels through its programming quality. Emotional connect with the viewers has been the core strength and hallmark of MAA TV. In February 2015, STAR India, a unit of 21st Century Fox, has acquired the entire broadcast business of MAA Television Network Ltd for an whooping 2500 crore rupees. So, unfortunately now, there is no big Telugu channel owned by Telugu people, all big channels are owned by either national network or network from their neighboring states.
In terms of programme ratings, MAA, the main General Entertainment Channel (GEC) in the network, is among the top 20 TV channels in India. MAA Television Network Limited as a corporate entity was formed in the year 2001 and the main GEC channel MAA TV was launched in the year 2002. The second channel Maa Music was launched in 2008. With the launch of Maa Movies in February 2011 and Maa Gold(a trendy GEC with a focus on urban and youth audience) in February 2012, MAA TV has emerged as a major Telugu Television network with a bouquet of four channels. Known for its Events, MAA TV establishes the vital bond with the audience by providing a complete ground experience. 'CineMaa Awards', the flagship event of MAA, has earned the reputation of the perfect platform for the film industry to come together and celebrate excellence in Telugu Cinema. Over the years, MAA TV has built a strong movie library that boasts of cult classics and blockbusters in Telugu cinema to enthrall its viewers..
It is one of the Telugu-language TV channels. The channel is available on cable, DTH and IPTV platforms in India. In USA it is available through Dish TV and IPTV and also Maa TV is now available in Singapore on IPTV Singtel mio TV Channel 671. Maa TV is also available in Malaysia on Cable TV ABNXcess on Channel 583 and Dubai.
Channels
MAA TV Network has Four channels in the Network. They are Maa TV, Maa Music, Maa Movies and Maa Gold.
Popularity
The channel gained popularity among Telugu television viewers. Daily serials such as chinnari pellikuturu, Radha-Madhu, ammamma.com, Laya, Maa Pasalapoodi kathalu, Sivaranjani etc. helped in maintaining the channels popularity. Maatv expanded its operations with launch of Maa Music channel in 2008. In 2011 It launched two new channels Maa Movies and Maa Juniors. Maa Juniors channel ceased its operations on 25 January 2012. A new entertainment channel Maa Gold was launched on 4 February 2012 during Maa Music Awards Event[1]
Popular Shows
- Ali Talkies- A film based talk show with ace Comedian Ali hosting the show where film celebrities come to "Ali Talkies" to chat up regarding their recent release.
- Maa Voori Vanta - The longest running cookery show on MaaTV which brings various recipes from across the world closer to the audience into their homes..
- Rangam (Season 1 & 2)- A dance show featuring Telugu Television celebrities.
- Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (Season 1 & 2) - Telugu version of the highly popular show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" hosted by versatile actor Nagarjuna Akkineni.
- Maa Mahalakshmi - A gameshow targeted at women hosted by Anusuya.
- Super Singer (Seasons 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) - A music talent show targeted at introducing new singers to the Tollywood Music Industry.
- Rela Re Rela (Seasons 1,2 & 3) - A music talent show which brought out the hidden Telugu folk talent from across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Popular Serials (in Random Order)
- Ashta Chamma,
- Puttinti Pattu Cheera,
- Sasirekha Parinayam
- Seethamalakshmi
- Ramulamma
- Attarillu
- Pellante Nurella Panta
- Abhinandana
- Chigurakulalo Chilakamma
- Hara Hara Mahadeva
- Kodala Kodala Koduku Pellama
- Chinnari Pellikuthuru
- Seetamalakshmi
- Eetaram Illalu
- CID
CineMAA awards
Maa TV presents CineMAA Awards to Tollywood personalities every year. The trophy was designed by Neil Foley Designs.[2]
Award Functions
- Maa Music Awards
- Maa TEA Awards
- CineMAA Awards
References
- ↑ "MAA music awards to honour Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 25 January 2012.
- ↑ http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k10/aug/augrel28.php
External links
- Official website
- Template:MaaFlix
- MAA TV's channel on YouTube
- MAA TV on Facebook
- MAA TV on Twitter
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