Sun TV Network Ltd. (SUNTV)

Overview

Sun TV Network Limited is a comprehensive media and entertainment company established in 1985, headquartered in Chennai, India. It specializes in producing and broadcasting a wide array of satellite television and radio programming predominantly in various regional languages of India. With its flagship channel, Sun TV, at the forefront, the company has significantly shaped regional broadcasting, offering a diverse portfolio of content across several channels. Sun TV Network extends its broadcasting reach beyond India, serving audiences in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, Australia, South Africa, and Canada, thereby planting its flag as a global player in the regional entertainment sector.

Products and Services

• Satellite TV Channels:

  At the core of its business, Sun TV Network operates numerous satellite channels including but not limited to Sun TV, Surya TV, Gemini TV, Udaya TV, SUN Bangla, and Sun Marathi. These channels offer a wide variety of content including general entertainment, movies, news, music, and lifestyle programming, catering to diverse audiences across different languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, and Bangla.

• FM Radio Stations:

  The company also operates 24 frequency modulation (FM) radio stations, offering musical and talk radio programming across various regions. This allows them to dominate not only in visual media but also audio, reaching audiences who prefer radio as a medium of entertainment and information.

• Sports Franchises:

  Sun TV Network holds ownership of SunRisers Hyderabad, a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and Sun Risers Eastern Cape, a franchise in the South Africa Premier League. These ventures showcase its diversification into sports entertainment, leveraging the massive fan base of cricket in its market regions.

• OTT Platform - SUNNXT:

  To keep pace with the evolving media consumption habits, Sun TV Network launched SUNNXT, an Over-The-Top (OTT) platform that streams its diverse content portfolio, including television shows, movies, and live TV channels, catering to the growing demand for content accessible anytime, anywhere.

• Print Media:

  In addition to electronic and digital mediums, the company extends its reach through the publication of daily newspapers and magazines, covering various interests and news. This facet of the business ensures a presence in the traditional print media space, catering to readers' preferences for physical news and entertainment content.