Kuala Lumpur, 10 April 2026 – More than a celebration that reinforces family bonds and unity, the New Year or Puthandu marks a fresh start for new ventures and personal resolutions, driven by clarity, resilience and hope within the Indian community. Astro is delighted to celebrate Puthandu with Malaysians by presenting a vibrant selection of local and international festive premieres to enjoy with family and loved ones across TV, Astro GO, On Demand, and Sooka.
Prem Anand, Vice President, Indian Customer Business, Astro, said, “Puthandu is more than the start of a new year - it is a powerful moment of reconnection with family, transcending borders through cherished communal gatherings rooted in shared traditions, values and faith. This festive season, we are committed to delivering an exciting lineup of local and international content, bringing meaningful entertainment experiences to Malaysian families as they celebrate together. Our festive content slate spans telemovies, talk shows, magazine shows, films and more, offering something for everyone across all platforms. We would like to express our profound thank you to all our customers for their continued support and extend our best wishes to everyone celebrating - Chithirai Puthandu Vaazhthugal, Vishu Aashamsagal, Vaisakhi Di Lakh Lakh Vadhai Hove, and Ugadi Subhakankshalu.”
Astro customers can look forward to captivating local Tamil premieres on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) via TV, Astro GO, On Demand and Sooka including:
- An astrological show, Rasipalan Chithirai Special offers New Year forecasts and insights for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Hosted by local talent Arul, the show featuring astrologer Dr. Bani premieres on 14 April at 10am.
- An informative magazine show, Sanjigai New Year Special presents detailing information about tradition, culture and the significance of celebrating Puthandu. Hosted by talented local artistes Navinkumar and Shantene, Sanjigai New Year Special premieres on 14 April at 10pm
An intriguing artificial intelligent driven telemovie, Azhaikkaamal Vanthaai directed by Aidilfitri Mohamed Yunos, stars Thevaguru, Lishalini and Pavetraa. The story revolves around Jivan, Esha’s husband who secretively invents Nyra, an AI‑based female lookalike for a project, setting off a chain of unexpected events. The situation takes a chaotic turn when Nyra develops feelings for Jivan and perceives Esha as a threat. Azhaikkaamal Vanthaai premieres on 18 April at 10pm.
On the international front, customers can enjoy a variety of Tamil programmes on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202), including talk show Suki Sivathin Paarvaiyil Chozha Raajiyam on 14 April at 2pm, followed by special tribute show Celebrating 50 Golden Years of K.Bhagyaraj in Indian Cinema at 2.30pm, action comedy film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil on 16 April at 10pm, film review programme Gandhi Talks on 17 April at 10pm, and musical showcase Raaja Rhapsody on 18 April at 9pm. In addition, Hindi film fans can enjoy blockbuster titles on Zee Cinema (Ch 251), with the action epic Gadar: Ek Prem Katha premiering on 14 April at 6pm, followed by the action drama Singh Saab the Great at 9pm. Meanwhile, Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201) will feature popular Malayalam films, including the historical action drama Marakkar premiering on 15 April at 3pm and the action comedy Aavesham airing the same day at 9pm.
Astro is inviting customers to enjoy greater value with the Astro One Packs, now available from RM49.99*, delivering easy streaming and endless entertainment. Customers who are interested in subscribing to Astro One may visit astro.com.my or contact Astro via WhatsApp at 03 9543 3838.
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