Asianet was the first privately owned channel in Malayalam.The channel is part of asianet communications limited owned by star india.Asianet was launched in 1993.This channel all programs are most popular.POPULAR PROGRAMS -Years ago This channel broadcast some successful programs 1.cinemala- a comedy show 2.musical reality show IDEA STAR SINGER these two shows are most popular in south india.The channel also broadcast ASIANET FILM AWARDS, ASIANET TV AWARDS, COMEDY STARS, BADAI BUNGALOW and NINGALKKUM AKAM KODEESWARAN. Other programs - serials, Taste time . Other channels - 1.Asianet news. 2.Asianet plus. 3.Asianet movies - First malayalam satellite tv channel for movies launched in 2012. Request - please change serial time. I loved the theme song shyama sundhara kera kidara bhumi.