ZEE Kannada, a trailblazer in Kannada General Entertainment Channels for the past 17 years, has announced a vibrant brand refresh to elevate the viewer experience and reinforce its cultural relevance.
The channel aims to captivate audiences with a fresh design interface inspired by Karnataka’s essence, symbolized by the vibrant ‘marigold’ theme, signifying auspicious new beginnings.
Since its inception in 2006, ZEE Kannada has disrupted industry norms with innovative fiction and non-fiction content, carving a niche in the market previously dominated by legacy players. Achieving significant milestones, the channel secured the number two position in 2016 and claimed market leadership in 2019. By 2023, it commanded a substantial 40% market share, a testament to its commitment to quality entertainment.
Throughout the pandemic, ZEE Kannada continued its commitment to excellence, introducing dubbed shows and delivering uninterrupted entertainment to viewers. The channel’s dedication to innovation and adaptability was further underscored by the success of its fiction and non-fiction content, reaffirming its leadership position.
Chief Content Officer of ZEE Kannada & ZEE Picchar, Raghavendra Hunsur, expressed enthusiasm for the channel’s new chapter, highlighting the commitment to originality, innovation, and audience connection. The brand refresh coincides with the launch of new shows and a lineup of WTPs, including the recently launched non-fiction show “Mahanati” and the upcoming fiction show “Bhramagantu.”
With a diverse range of content, ZEE Kannada aims to solidify its position as the undisputed leader in the Kannada GEC market, offering viewers a rich cultural experience and unparalleled entertainment.
The channel extends gratitude to viewers, advertisers, cable operators, and stakeholders for their support and looks forward to continuing to thrill and entertain audiences in Karnataka and beyond.