Television in Tamil language

Television in the Tamil language dates back to the 1990s.

The largest TV channels are Sun TV, Star Vijay, Raj TV, Jaya TV, Kalaignar TV, and Zee Tamil. Most of the major television studios are located in Chennai Tamil Nadu. As of 2022, there are more than 50 channels in Tamil language, this is the largest television industry of the country after the Hindi language's one.

Important genres of television shows include serials, news programs, variety shows, game shows, Movies, and documentaries. Most Indian-Tamil television programs are available on satellite and multicultural channels in foreign countries (Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe, the Middle East and Australia). The first private channel was Sun TV from India.