Deepavali is a time for family gatherings, delicious food, colorful celebrations and, of course, enjoying some good entertainment with loved ones. This year, Astro is making the Festival of Lights even more exciting with a special lineup of movies, concerts, television programmes and community activities.
In conjunction with its 30th anniversary, Astro has introduced its Deepavali campaign, ‘Ondrinainthu Kondaduvom’ (Together, We Celebrate), celebrating the importance of family, friendship and togetherness.
As part of the celebration, Malaysians can enjoy up to 75 hours of festive entertainment across Astro TV, Astro GO, On Demand and Sooka. The lineup brings together local Tamil productions, exclusive Astro Originals and popular films from India, offering something for viewers of all ages.
Adding to the excitement is the introduction of Sony VIZHA (Ch 220), a new Tamil entertainment channel featuring Indian dramas, reality programmes, movies and festive specials.
Prem Anand, Vice President of Indian Customer Business at Astro, shared that Deepavali remains a meaningful occasion for the company to connect Malaysians through entertainment. He also thanked customers for their continued support through Astro’s 30-year journey.
Local Tamil Premieres to Look Forward To
Astro Vinmeen (CH 202) will feature several local productions this festive season, from family dramas and musical performances to reality game shows and concerts.
Here are some of the highlights viewers can look forward to:
1) Savalai Samaali- 8th November, 1.30PM
Hosted by Saint T.F.C., this reality game show takes couples on an exciting adventure around Melaka. Participants including Seelan Manoharan, Nithya Shree, Vicky Rao, Thivyah Kia, Tivagaran, Yuvana, Loga Varnam and Thia Lakshana, will compete in cultural, food-related, and physical challenges. The winning couple will walk away with RM10,000.
2) Sanjigai Deepavali Special- 8th November, 2.30PM
Hosted by Thia Lakshana and Shantene Subramaniam, this festive programme celebrates the traditions and community spirit of estate residents through traditional games, cultural performances, festive food, and entertainment featuring gramiya and gaana artists.
3) Up Close and Personal With Saindhavi- 9th November, 10.30AM
Indian playback singer Saindhavi takes the stage for a special musical performance alongside local talents, including Theeban Mahendran and Siddharth Nagarajan. Hosted by Ahila, the show brings together popular songs and a celebration of music.
4) Adaikalam- 9th November, 1.30PM
Directed by Daven Raghavan, this family drama telemovie explores how technology can create distance between loved ones. Through the story of an elderly man searching for companionship, the film looks at loneliness and the role social media plays in modern family relationships. The telemovie stars Logan, Dharshamini Kesavan, Sri Jeganaath, Kaarthickjay, Thashrra Aghonderan, Navin Ho, Krisshh, Thiagarajan Ramasamy and Yuvana.
5) Deepavali Kondattam- 9th November, 9PM
Astro’s signature festive concert brings together local singers, dancers, comedians and entertainers for a lively Deepavali celebration. Hosted by Uthaya, BGW, Revathy, Viki, Santhesh, and Amos Paul, the concert was scheduled as an on-ground event at Dewan MBSA, Shah Alam, on 24th October, ahead of its television premiere.
6) Maya Oviyan- 14th November, 9.30PM
This psychological thriller, directed by Kash Villan, follows a lonely street painter whose drawing of a young girl unexpectedly comes to life. As he develops a connection with a kind-hearted neighbour, memories from his past begin to return, leading him on an emotional journey involving love, loss and healing. The telemovie stars Kash Villan, Nithya VN, Kaajal Shivania, Turbogana, and Jai Adithya.
7) Kadhal Unfollow- 16th November, 9.30PM
Directed by Saran Z., this family drama series follows 4 couples dealing with challenges in their marriages. As hidden problems begin to surface, they must face difficult decisions involving love, trust and their relationships. The series stars, Thivagaran, Dharshamini, Karthik Mohan, Khessikah, Sri Jeganath, Thia Lakshana, Sara Selva and Dishaleeny.
Indian Blockbusters and International Premieres
Beyond local productions, Astro is also bringing a selection of Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films to viewers this Deepavali.
Tamil movie fans can look forward to the sports comedy Gatta Kusthi 2 (8th November, 10:30 AM), sci-fi comedy Ram and Leela (15th November, 9PM), biographical drama G.D.N.(12th November, 9PM), romantic horror Immortal (6th November, 9PM), action thriller Magudam (11th November, 9PM) and romantic drama Idhayam Murali (6th November, 9PM).
Malayalam highlights include the supernatural films Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (10th November, 9PM) and Sarvam Maya (8th November, 12PM), while Telugu audiences can enjoy the action-packed Kuberaa (30th October) and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (30th October)
The festive lineup also includes JFW Movie Awards 2026 and Thenisai Iravu with Thenisai Thendra Deva Live in Concert.
RAAGA Brings Music, Festive Fun and Community Spirit
The Deepavali celebrations extend beyond television, with RAAGA introducing special programmes and activities across its radio and social media platforms.
One of the highlights is “DhaamDhoomDeepavali”, an exclusive festive song composed by Shameshan Mani Maran and performed by Santesh and Priya.
Listeners can also enjoy the special mini-series Hantu RAAGA, adding another entertainment element to the celebrations.
Beyond music and entertainment, RAAGA is encouraging Malaysians to spread kindness through ‘Duit Deepavali by Kalakkal Kaalai’, a community initiative aimed to bring joy and support to those in need.
Astro is also inviting Malaysians to take part in its festive on-ground celebrations at various locations nationwide. With a mix of local talent, Indian movie premieres, musical performances, and community activities, Astro’s Ondrinainthu Kondaduvom campaign celebrates what makes Deepavali special: bringing people together and creating memories with the ones that matter the most.
For more information on RAAGA’s festive programmes and community activities, listeners can visit RAAGA’s official website.
