Astro Vinmeen (formerly known as Astro Vinmeen HD until November 2024) is a Tamil HDTV channel high-definition free-to-view commercial satellite entertainment television channel network that is co-owned by Southeast Asia's second richest man, Ananda Krishnan and Astro Malaysia Holdings. It is South East Asia's first 24-hour general entertainment Tamil HD channel.Channels This channel features a variety of programs ranging from reality shows, English talk shows, travelogues, lifestyle programs, magic shows, Documentaries, celebrity cooking shows, classical Carnatic music shows, original Astro productions and blockbuster movies. It began broadcasting on 18 October 2013. Astro Vinmeen is part of the Basic HD channels, originally part of the Maharaja pack.
Selected programmes also aired on Astro Vaanavil. It also broadcasts content from Vasantham, Puthuyugam TV and Vendhar TV. The channel holds the Guinness World Records for the Longest Live Streamed festival, with 55 hours non-stop live streaming of Thaipusam festival on 22 to 25 January 2016.
Prior to Astro Vinmeen, the oldest Tamil HD channel was technically launched by Astro, on channel 222, however, the channel would only air as a pop-up channel to air grand finals of shows hosted by Astro or during festivals only.
Programmes Current programming Drama Judul NotaPasange Series Season 3 Under Vinmeen Exclusive primetime slotIdhayam Thotta KathaigalRebroadcast, The drama used to run under Under Vinmeen Exclusive primetime slotPonni c/o RaaniImport drama from IndiaGowriImport Drama from Kalaignar TV (India)Shirdi SaiHindi dramas dubbed into Tamil, imported from IndiaKanniraasiImport Drama from Indiahttps://content.astro.com.my/details/A10372543-Kanniraasi-Ep07-1:10000149:55619246Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna HogaHindi dramas dubbed into Tamil, imported from India
News Astro Seithigal
Reality Show MasterChef India – Tamil
Food and Travelogue Title NoteRasikka Rusikka Reloaded Season 88th Season of Rasikka RusikkaKitchen KilladigalSeason-2
Animation Motu Patlu
Former programming Drama/Series Local Drama/Series Title Primere Episode Final Episode2020Kalvanai Kandupidihttps://varnam.my/24235/kalvanai-kandupidi-karthik-shamalans-latest-series/ July 1, 2020 July 31, 2020Kalyaanam 2 KaathalSeptember 1, 2020September 30, 2020Yaar Avan https://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/all-astro-customers-can-enjoy-new-local-tamil-series-yaar-avanOctober 1, 2020October 30, 2020Ramarajanhttps://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/astro-offers-more-premiering-local-tamil-hd-content-for-customers-with-ramarajan-and-samayal-singgariNovember 2, 2020November 30, 2020Kuruthi Mazhaihttps://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/astro-premieres-new-local-thriller-tamil-series-kuruthi-mazhaiDecember 1, 2020December 31, 20202021Serial PeiJanuary 4, 2021January 30, 2021Asura Vettaihttps://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/enjoy-more-premiering-local-tamil-series-on-astroFebruary 1, 2021February 27, 2021Sivanthu Pochi NenjeMarch 1, 2021March 31, 2021MenteApril 1, 2021April 30, 2021Manmadha BulletsMay 3, 2021May 31, 2021Ramarajan 2.0Jun 1, 2021Jun 31, 2021AvatharamJuly 1, 2021August 6, 2021Solli Tholeh August 7, 2021August 20, 2021KavasamOgos 5,2021Ogos 22,2021Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal Season 2November 8, 2021January 12, 20222022Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal Season 2November 8, 2021January 12, 2022Kadhaanayagihttps://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/kadhaanayagi-local-tamil-horror-comedy-series-premieres-on-astroFebruary 1, 2022March 2, 2022Iraivi Thirumagal KaaduMarch 3, 2022April 1, 2022VirusApril 4, 2022April 29, 2022MagaranthamAugust 1, 2022September 28, 2022Oru Kalaignanyin DiaryOctober 1, 2022October 30, 2022Venghaiyin Magan https://varnam.my/68183/vengaiyan-magan-astro-unveils-brand-new-family-entertainment-series-to-binge-watch-this-november/November 7, 2022December 16, 2022Veerahttps://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/first-local-tamil-sports-series-veera-premieres-19-dec-on-astroDecember 19, 2022January 27, 20232023Veerahttps://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/first-local-tamil-sports-series-veera-premieres-19-dec-on-astroDecember 19, 2022January 27, 2023Zombie Kadhalihttps://astroulagam.com.my/lifestyle/meet-and-greet-session-zombie-kadhali-team-big-suprise-awaits-you-262821January 30, 2023March 6, 2023Manmadha Bullets ReloadedMarch 7, 2023April 15, 2023Pasange SeriesApril 17, 2023Jeeyum NeeyumJuly 3, 2023July 28, 2023Project KarmaJuly 29, 2023August 24, 2023Puranachandran KudumbhatharAugust 29, 2023October 1, 2023Akkam PakkamOctober 2, 2023November 12, 2023BadepNovember 13, 2023August 12, 20232024Miss Rasathi February 26, 2024March 6, 2024Manggai Nee March 8, 2024March 19, 2024Iravu VannangalMarch 25, 2024April 17, 2024Pasange Series Season 2August 12, 2024February 7, 20252025Pasange SeriesSeason 2August 12, 2024February 7, 2025Naan Sethu PozhachavandaFebruary 17, 2025March 16, 2025Kavitha SavithaMarch 17, 2025April 9, 2025Kambathu PonnuApril 14, 2025May 14, 2025House KanavanMay 26, 2025July 11, 2025AadhiraMay 26, 2025August 29, 2025Magarantham 2September 1, 2025October 10, 2025Urvasi October 13, 2025October 27, 2025Idhayam Thotta KathaigalOctober 28, 2025December 3, 2025
Singapore Drama/Series Singapore Seried from Mediacorp Vasantham Singa Airlines Bimbangal Thalli Pogathey Kannum Kannum Kolaiyadital Moondravathu Kann Iruvar Azhagiya Tamizh Magal S1 Arivaan Azhagiya Tamizh Magal S2 Yaar? Yaar ? (Season 2) Yaar ? (Season 3) Vettai S4 Uyire Naam Kanne Kaniyamude
Variety Show Samayal Singgari Rasikka Rusikka S6 Gun Kannayiram (Comedy Sitcom) Rasikka Rusikka S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 Thigil (Horror Documentary) Pei Vettai (Horror Documentary) KL to Karaikudi S1 and S2 (Travel Vlogs)
Reality Show Aattam Returns Yuttha Medai All Stars Yuttha Medai Junior Yuttha Medai Senior Vaanavil Superstar Big Stage Tamil
Notable hosts Bala Ganapathi William Nithya Shree Punnagai Poo Gheetha Sangeeta Krishnasamy
References
External links Official site