The Kalaignar TV was officially launched on Vinayaka Chathurthy day (Saturday). The much-awaited television channel came into being on the festive day and it has lined up a series of programmes including tete-a-te with who's who of Tamil cinema including Kamal Haasan and Ilayaraja.

Interestingly, the channel beams blockbuster Tamil movies including Mozhi, Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi, Periyar and Ayudha Ezhuthu. Not far behind is Sun TV lined biggies like Thimiru starring Vishal.

Jaya TV, another prominent channel beams Sundar C's Thalainagaram. The launch of the new channel has led to intense competition among the satellite channels and sure to provide a treat for movie-buffs.

The Kalaignar TV has caught a host of prominent serial production houses that includes Crazy Mohan, AVM, Kavithalaya, Annamalai Cine Creations and the mega-serial features big names like Kushboo, Devayani among others.