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Sun Network gives the best in news and entertainment, for the southern region of India. All the channels of SUN Network are leaders in Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. If it is happening South of Vindhyas, its on Sun Network, With ten channels in five different languages, they are able to connect to the Southern Diaspora. The response for the programmes on the channels of SUN Network has been phenomenal. Major Channels of SUN Network are Sun TV, KTV, Surya TV, Udaya TV, Teja TV, Ushe TV, Sun News, Udaya News. Sun TV Sun TV, Started in 1993, is Sun network's flagship channel and India's first regional channel over the world sky for the Tamil speaking population across the globe. Viewers don't hold the remote anymore, it is Sun TV that controls the life and times of its audience. Its popularity with marketers has never diminished. Sun TV telecasts the top 40 out of top 100 programmes in TRPs in Chennai and the rest of Tamil Nadu. With an engaging assortment of mega serials, films and film-based entertainment, countdowns, news and game shows, Sun TV has a holistic approach to programming and is the ultimate family channel. KTV KondattamTV, Started in 2001, extends the nonstop Kondattam to its viewers in a variety of programmes. KTV zoomed to the top of the TRP charts in its first week itself and created history by being the only channel in India to have such a celebrated debut. Sun network's strategy for KTV is as always extremely simple: Have the movie buff firmly by his remote control rewarding him every single day with superhit films. And keep the couch potato well fed with a rich diet of popular serials, countdowns, live shows, evergreen classics and film entertainment 24 hours a day. One look at a regular KTV day with 3 movies daily, it seems like the channel's advertising tagline of 'non stop Kondattam' (celebration) is truly justified. A choc-a-bloc morning is packed with Star interviews, film, trivia and comedy specials. Classic matinees with evergreen hits from yesteryears and of course, the coveted evening prime time where one can expect a blockbuster every single day. KTV isn't just going to be 'THE MOVIE' channel it's got a more holistic image in mind for itself. 'THE SHOWBIZ' channel is how it prefers to call itself. Getting the rights to popular international game shows and Kollywood-ising them is one part of this master plan. Interactive being the buzzword, viewers will be involved all the way. Gemini TV Gemini TV, the first-ever Telugu satellite channel rolled out of the Sun Network stables on 9th February, 1995. In less than 5 years, Gemini TV with its colorful accordion of programmes became a chart topper and hit the No. 1 slot with the highest viewership among Telugu satellite channels. Gemini TV concentrates on feeding the Telugu audience, who have a insatiable appetite for movies and filmi-entertainment, a belly-full with superhits, top-rate mega serials and interactive film-based programmes. One of the major assets of Gemini TV is its solid movie bank. Gemini TV has its own firsts in many avenues. It's the first Telugu satellite channel to do LIVE shows. First Telugu channel to present such a wide range and right mix of daily soaps. For the weekend specials Gemini TV has broadcasts LIVE interactive shows with film Stars. Udaya TV The Sun rose over Karnataka on 1st June 1994 with the launch of Udaya TV. Udaya notched up a few firsts from its first day on air. The very first Kannada satellite channel. The first Kannada channel with daily hit serials. And the first Kannada channel with a refreshing assortment of family entertainment, films and infotainment. Udaya TV offers the best high quality entertainment and information to the Kannada speaking population across the world. With unique TV software, state of the art technology and a right mix of Programmes, it has capitulated Kannadigas across the world. Teja TV Sun Network's second venture in Telugu, became operational on 15th May 2000. Taking its first steps as a full- fledged movie channel, Teja TV now packs in 24 hours of entertainment including three movies a day, news and information. The major strength of this channel lies in the news based productions like crime reports, investigative programs, well articulated discussions and interviews with famous personalities. Teja TV also provides its viewers with live coverage of the Andhra Pradesh assembly proceedings. Teja TV introduced LIVE consultation and interaction between farmers and agriculture experts on a daily basis. Surya TV Surya TV entered Kerala on October, 19, 1998 and now occupies the No. 1 position in this state as well. To enter India's most literate state was an education in itself. The average Malayalee, in Kerala or any part of the world has very distinct tastes and preferences. Cultures, artistic and extremely discerning, this audience needed a custom made programme mix. With a balanced programming mix and superior technology, Surya TV, delivers its viewers a variety of programmes and serials with crisp story content. Surya TV is the first channel to promote commissioned serials by leading production houses. In addition, the most intriguing and extensive programmes are those on investigative journalism, discussions, interviews and current affairs. Not to mention, Surya TV is proud of having the latest movies added to its movie bank. Surya TV is a colorful medley of the arts, movies, Breakfast Shows, Game Shows, culture, women's specials and the Kids hour. Over the years, Surya TV adheres to peerless standards of programming and transmission and has captured the imagination of every segment of Malayalee society, turning God's own country into the Sun god's own country.