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Astro Debuts Tamil Channel Sony Vizha Ahead of Deepavali, Showcases Exclusive Lineup
✍️ Malay Mail
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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Astro has launched its new Tamil channel Sony Vizha ahead of the Deepavali festival, unveiling an exclusive programming lineup during an open house event.
Astro, a leading satellite TV operator in Malaysia, has introduced a new Tamil channel named Sony Vizha as part of its expansion into regional content.
The launch took place ahead of the Deepavali celebrations, with an open house event where the company unveiled an exclusive programming slate featuring a mix of dramas, movies and special shows tailored for Tamil viewers.
The event was attended by Astro executives and representatives from Sony, who highlighted the channel’s aim to strengthen the network’s presence among Tamil‑speaking audiences in the region.
Sony Vizha will be available on Astro’s platform, offering viewers a dedicated channel for Tamil entertainment, and is expected to launch on the scheduled date.
The launch took place ahead of the Deepavali celebrations, with an open house event where the company unveiled an exclusive programming slate featuring a mix of dramas, movies and special shows tailored for Tamil viewers.
The event was attended by Astro executives and representatives from Sony, who highlighted the channel’s aim to strengthen the network’s presence among Tamil‑speaking audiences in the region.
Sony Vizha will be available on Astro’s platform, offering viewers a dedicated channel for Tamil entertainment, and is expected to launch on the scheduled date.