Without the presence of Astro’s spectacular lineup of local and international premieres, Deepavali celebrations are never truly complete. Every year, Astro reminisce our Deepavali with a content loaded with many fun-filled exciting programmes.
This year, Astro ushers the festive season of Deepavali with an extensive line up of exciting local and international premieres and three new channels on TV, Astro GO and On Demand. As part of the festivities, all Malaysians can also look forward to more Deepavali specials on digital platform Astro Ulagam, RAAGA radio and on e-commerce site, Go Shop.
Themed #InaivomInaippom (Let’s Embrace Our Bonds), inspires us to embrace our bonds with those close to our hearts as we celebrate the festivities together.
Prem Anand, Vice President, Indian Customer Business, Astro, said, “As we continue on our journey to creatively champion local content and talents, we are delighted to offer our customers a wide range of top-notch local premieres this festive season. We are excited to continue raising the bar of local productions as we strengthen our vision as the go-to entertainment destination for Malaysians.”
Customers can look forward to a range of shows from telemovies, game shows, cooking shows and variety shows to comedy sketches, web-series, short films, concerts and more, to enjoy with family and friends.
“Additionally, we are thrilled to introduce three more top Tamil channels to our customers: Sun News (Ch 215), KTV (Ch 216) and Sun Life (Ch 217) offering more popular Indian shows on TV and Astro GO. We thank our customers for their continuous support and wish those celebrating, a Happy Deepavali.” he wrapped.
Astro customers on Indian Favourites and Maharaja Packs can enjoy three new top Tamil channels, Sun News (Ch 215), KTV (Ch 216) and Sun Life (Ch 217) from 13 October 2022, on TV and Astro GO, offering more popular Indian shows such as hit movies, comedy clips from films as well as news, sports, politics updates, music shows, and more. These new channels will replace Chutti TV (Ch 213), which will no longer available from 13 October 2022.
Let’s explore the variety of special programmes that ASTRO has prepared for you this year as Deepavali nears:
Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201)
1. Oh My Bakery (Premiere) – 7 October @ 7.30pm
2. Azlagu Kutti Chellam (Premiere) – 24 October @ 12.30pm
3. Narai Vantha Piragu (Premiere) – 24 October @ 1.30pm
4. Kutty Pattass (Premiere) – 25 October @ 1.30pm
5. Moondram Athigharam – 25 October @ 3.30pm
6. Poochandi – 26 October @ 9pm
Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202)
1. RRR – 24 October @ 9.30am
2. Kamedi TV (Premiere) – 24 October @ 1.30pm
3. Don – 24 October @ 2.30pm
4. Pattas’U Badep (Premiere) – 24 October @ 8pm
5. Viruman – 24 October @ 9.30pm
6. Theal – 25 October @ 9.30am
7. Naan Pradeep Kumar (Premiere) – 25 October @ 12pm
8. Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal – 25 October @ 2.30pm
9. Pattas Jodi (Premiere) – 25 October @ 5.30pm
10. Paramapatham (Premiere) – 25 October @ 9pm
11. Cobra – 25 October @ 10.30pm
12. Yutha Satham – 26 October @ 9.30am
13. Blacksheep’s Yuvan 25 – 26 October @ 12pm
14. Kadamaiyai Sei – 26 October @ 2.30pm
15. Pattas Jodi Game Show (Premiere) – 26 October @ 8pm
16. Rendagam – 26 October @ 9pm
17. Poikkal Kuthirai – 27 October @ 2.30pm
18. Aadhaar – 28 October @ 2.30pm
19. Thaikudam Bridge (Premiere) – 29 October @ 9pm
20. Kutty Pattass Ragalai (Premiere) – 25 October @ 3pm
Star Vijay HD (Ch 221)
1. Bigg Boss Season 6 (Tamil) (Season Premiere) – 10 October @ 6pm
Colors Tamil HD (Ch 222)
1. Koogle Kuttappa (Premiere) – 24 October @ 3.30pm
2. Ayngaran (Premiere) – | 24 October @ 8pm
Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223)
1. My Dear Bootham (Premiere) – 23 October @ 3.35pm
2. Katteri (Premiere) – 24 October @ 3.35pm
Colors Hindi HD (Ch 116)
1. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (Premiere) – 23 October @ 4.30pm
BollyOne HD (Ch 251)
1. Fuffad Ji (Premiere) – 27 October @ 9pm
In addition, all Astro customers on Indian Favourites and Maharaja Packs can enjoy three new top Tamil channels, Sun News (Ch 215), KTV (Ch 216) and Sun Life (Ch 217) from 13 October 2022, on TV and Astro GO, offering more popular Indian shows such as hit movies, comedy clips from films as well as news, sports, politics updates, music shows, and more. These new channels will replace Chutti TV (Ch 213), which will no longer available from 13 October 2022.
Additionally, Astro customers can share their Deepavali greetings on TV from 23 to 25 October, via Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201) and Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) through WhatsApp at 0133445453 or by scanning the QR code on TV screens.
Customers can also enjoy a captivating Deepavali song, Inaivom Inaippom, on TV, RAAGA radio and Astro Ulagam’s social pages.
All Malaysians can look forward to premiering horror comedy web series Kanna Murukku Thinna Aasaiya and enjoy special Deepavali AR Filters on digital platform, Astro Ulagam. Movie buffs can also look forward to the premiere of big screen action, drama, romance film, Gajen, in cinemas nationwide from 24 November 2022.
On the radio front, Malaysians can look forward to streaming a RAAGA TikTok Live Deepavali celebration launch on 11 October, 8pm featuring Ahila and Suresh as well as a special performance by popular local talent, Shane Xtreme along with opportunities to win exclusive prizes. Listeners can also surprise their loved ones with special classic and personal Deepavali cards by submitting their request via RAAGA-vin Deepavali Parisu on raaga.syok.my as well as look forward to fun Deepavali GIFs and a greeting video, RAAGA-vuden Deepavali by announcers on RAAGA’s social media pages.
In conjunction with the Deepavali celebrations, Go Shop is airing a Deepavali special live show every Monday and Tuesday at 1pm on Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201) from now till 18 October. Customers can enjoy special deals and shop from a great range of products such as cookware, kitchen appliances, food, home & living and many more. For more information, go to goshop.com.my or download the app on Google Play or App Store.
Celebrate this year’s Deepavali with Astro’s #InaivomInaippom!
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