List of Telugu-language television channels
This is a list of satellite and digital television channels in Telugu language (spoken primarily in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) broadcasting at least throughout the Telugu states and in India.
Position of Telangana in India
Position of Andhra Pradesh in India
State-owned
| Brand | Genre | For State | Parent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD Saptagiri | GEC- News | Andhrapradesh | Doordarshan | |
| DD Yadagiri | GEC-News | Telangana | Doordarshan | launched in 2014 |
High Definition (HD) channels
Note: HD channels are added with Dolby Atmos audio system.
General entertainment channels (GEC)
| Channels | Parent | Launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETV HD | ETV Network | 2012 | |
| Gemini TV HD | Sun TV Network | 2011 | |
| Star Maa HD | Star India | 2013 | |
| Zee Telugu HD | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2015 | |
Movie channels
| Channels | Parent | Launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Movies HD | Sun TV Network | 2011 | |
| Star Maa Movies HD | Star India | 2015 | |
| Zee Cinemalu HD | Zee Network | 2018 | |
HD channels with Telugu audio feed
Music
Standard Definition (SD) channels
General Entertainment Channels
| Channels | Parent | launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETV Telugu | ETV Network | 1995 | |
| Gemini TV | Sun TV Network | 1995 | First entertainment channel in Telugu market |
| Star Maa | Star India | 2002 | Formally known as Maa TV |
| Zee Telugu | Zee Network | 2005 | Formally known as Alpha TV Telugu |
Movie channels
| Channels | Parent | Launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETV Cinema | ETV Network | 2015 | HD version coming soon |
| Gemini Movies | Sun TV Network | 1995 | Formally known as Teja TV |
| Star Maa Movies | Star India | 2011 | Formally known as Maa Movies |
| Star Maa Gold | Star India | 2013 | Replaced from Maa junior and launched as entertainment channel |
| Zee Cinemalu | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2016 | |
| Sony Pix | Sony India | 2011 | Telugu Audio feed added in 2016 for only limited films |
| &flix | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2018 | Telugu Audio feed added in 2018 for only limited films |
Music channels
| Channels | Parent | launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Music | Sun TV Network | 2009 | Formally Aditya Music |
| Star Maa Music | Star India | 2011 | Formally Maa Music |
| Raj Musix Telugu | Raj TV Network | 2013 |
Comedy channels
| Channels | Parent | launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Comedy | Sun TV Network | 2009 | |
| ETV Plus | ETV Network | 2015 | Replacing as Colors Telugu |
Lifestyle, health and fitness channels
| Channels | Parent | launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETV Abhiruchi | ETV Network | 2015 | Cookery |
| ETV Life | ETV Network | 2015 | Lifestyle & fitness |
Religious channels
| Channels | Owners | Launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam | 2007 | |
| Bhakti TV | Rachana Television | 2010 | |
| Subhavatha TV | Good News Televisions | 2006 | Christian based channel |
| Swara Sagar | Infra Media | 2011 | |
| Hindu Dharmam | Hyderabad Media House | 2016 | |
| CVR OM | CVR Television Pvt Ltd | 2014 | |
| Aaradhana TV | TV5 | 2013 | |
News channels
| Channels | Runners | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6TV | LCGC Broadcasting | ||
| 4TV | Urdu Broadcasers | Urdu Channel | |
| 10TV | CPM Party News | ||
| 99% TV | New Waves Media | ||
| ABN Andhra Jyothi | Aamoda Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd | ||
| Bharath Today | Good News Broadcasting | ||
| ETV Andhrapradesh | ETV Network | ||
| ETV Telangana | ETV Network | Formally known as ETV 2 | |
| HMTV | Hyderabad House Media | Co-owned by TV 18 | |
| NTV | Rachana Television Pvt Ltd | Most watched news Channel in Telugu States | |
| Raj News Telugu | Raj TV Network | ||
| Saksh TV | Sakshi News Paper | Co-owned by YSR Party | |
| Studio N News | Narne Network | ||
| T News | Telangana Broadcasting company | ||
| Jai Telangana News | Telangana Association broadcasting company | ||
| MOJO TV (Telugu) | Visaka Industries Media | ||
| TV5 (India) TV 5 | Shreya Broadcasting Pvt Ltd | Co-owned byZee Network | |
| TV9 Telugu | Associate Broadcasting Company | Co-owned byStar India | |
| V6 News | Vishaka Industries Media | ||
Kids channels
| Channel | Parent | launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kushi TV | Sun TV Network | 2009 | Most watched cartoon channel in Telugu states |
Kids Channel with Telugu Audio feed
Knowledge and lifestyle (Infotainment) channels
Note:This channels available in Telugu audio feeds
Sports channels
| Channels | Parent | launched | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Sports 1 Telugu | Star Sports | 2018 | SD | |
| Sony Ten 4 | Sony Ten | 2021 | SD+HD | also in Tamil |
Non Genre
| Channels | Parent | launched | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Yuva | Rachana Television Pvt Ltd | 2020 | |
| Studio One Plus | Rachana Television Pvt Ltd | 2010 | Currently available in MX player |
| Vissa TV | Raj TV Network | 2002 | either shopping or non-news |
International channels
- Astro Vaanavil – general entertainment channel in Malaysia
Shutdown
- Maa junior
- UTV Action Telugu
- Gemini Action
- Gemini News
- Zee 24 Ghantalu
Upcoming Channels
- Gemini Comedy HD
- Star Sports 1 Telugu HD
- Star Movies(Telugu Audio feed)
- Zee Paatalu
See also
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