'Thai Pongal' is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamilians across the world. Traditionally celebrated at the time of harvest, Pongal is a festival of prosperity associated with harvest by thanking the Sun God, rain and the farm animals that have helped in the harvest.

Celebrating this festive occasion, Vijay TV is all set for a stunning line up of shows and Premiere of Blockbuster movies on January 14th, 15th and 16th 2013.

Monday, January 14, 2013, At 0700 hrs Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru – starting the day on a classical note, Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru brings you the mesmerizing performances of legendary karnatic singers on this special occasion. Don't miss to watch the performances that are coming as an enchanting moments.

At 0800 hrs '20 Aandil Ilaya Thalapathy': Don't miss to watch the exclusive show of actor Vijay who has been in the film industry for twenty years now.

Vijay television brings in the most memorable moments of the actor. Also popular directors and actor share their working experience with Vijay. An interesting show for the viewers and Vijay fans especially.

At 0900 hrs Comedy Super Star – a special outing with the undisputed comedy king Santhanam! The Pongal release film 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' team including Santhanam and others amuse us with their incredible sense of humor and portrays their funny take on things.

At 1000 hrs Villa to Village – actor Vishal is up to a fun filled task show in a rural back drop shot exclusively in Pollachi. On the day of Pongal watch actor Vishal dressed up in traditional attire and celebrating Pongal with many television stars.

1500 hrs – Karthiudan Pongal – actor Karthi makes waves with his presence, be it in silver screen or small screen. Yet another entertaining show with Karthi, as he opens up on his upcoming films and talks exclusively about his brother Surya as well, with anchor Gopinath on the show. Karthi also put forth his views about the upcoming heroes and his competitors in the industry.

1600 hrs – Vishwaroopam – the making – Ulaganayagan Padmashri Dr. Kamal Hasan the man of true class & aura gives special bytes about the film and share more details of the most awaited film Vishwaroopam.

1700 hrs Kedi Killadi chat show – an interesting chat show with the cast and crew of the film. Actor Sivakarthikeyan along with actor Oviya, Regina, Bindu Menon chat on the show with hilarious touch.

1800 hrs Trisha vin Nanban – an interesting chat show with actor Trisha and Vishal. The duos are thick friends for more than a decade. An interesting interaction between them on their likes dislikes and career.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, At 0800 hrs DAVID Oru sirappu parvai – the audio launch of the film starring actors Vikram and Jeeva brings you the interesting footages of the audio release function held at Chennai.

At 0900 hrs Solladadhum Unmai – Prakash Raj- This show brings you the versatile actor Prakash Raj sharing some unforgettable and emotional moments that has always been inside him.

Exploring the life & style of this great actor, who is one of the most happening stars across India! Prakash Raj as an actor, father, husband, director, and producer shares the most interesting phases of his life.

At 1830 hrs – Kanna Laddu Thinna Asaiya – Oru sirappu parvai
The cast and crew of the film 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Asaiya' talk about their experience of the film on this special occasion. Actor Santhanam and many others feature on this show.

1900 hrs Alex Pandian – Oru sirappu parvai – an interesting chat show with the cast and crew of the film. Exclusive footages from this Pongal release film will be aired on this special show.

At 1930 hrs – Gauravam – Oru sirappu parvai A special half hour show brings in interesting information from Director Radhamohan who has given the most successful films like Mozhi, Abhiyum Naanum & Payanam talk about his upcoming film titled Gauravam.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 – At 0830 hrs DEAL Oru sirappu parvai – the cast and crew of the film actor Arun Vijay, Karthika and many others chat on the show about their upcoming film 'Deal'.

At 0900 hrs Unplugged with Anirudh – the sensational music track of Ethirneechal unveiled. Anirudh sings, performs and rocks in this show on the magical musical of the upcoming film starring Sivakarthikeyan & Priya Anand, produced by Dhanush.

At 1900 hrs Saravanan Meenakshi special – a three hour special episode of the most popular serial of Vijay TV Saravanan Meenakshi. This celebration of the serial continues on 17th Jan also and the episode would be aired for two hour on Thursday from 7 pm onwards.

PREMIERE

14 Jan Monday 'Thaandavam' – Monday 1100 hrs – Starring Vikram, Anushka Amy Jackson, Jagapati Babu, Lakshmi Rai Thaandavam gives a slick and action adventure. Directed by A.L. Vijay and music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar the film was released in September 2012. This super hit film is premiered on Vijay TV on the Pongal Day, 14th Jan at 11am; don't miss it!

'Vettai' – Monday 1900 hrs, This action film written and directed by N. Linguswamy, starring Arya, Madhavan, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul in the leading roles while Ashutosh Rana, Thambi Ramaiah and Nassar played supporting roles.

Music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja while cinematography is by Nirav Shah and editing by Anthony; the film revolves around two brothers, the elder bring sensitive to violence and the younger being a jobless youth settled in Thoothukudi. After the death of their father a police officer the elder brother takes on the same job by request of the younger.

The older brother rises to fame in his job by having his younger brother secretly punish suspects and save victims for him.

This angers the villains and how these brothers get back on them to protect their family forms the rest of the story with loads of fun and action. Don't miss this super doper box office hit movie!

15 Jan Tuesday Nanban – 1100 hrs, Nanban the block buster movie directed by Shankar airs on Tuesday at 11 am. The film features an ensemble cast that includes actors Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth, Ileana, Sathyan and Sathyaraj. Harris Jayaraj as the music composer of the film, are super hits! Don't miss to watch this fun filled comedy sentiment and positive approach in the plot adopted!

Business Man – 1600 hrs, This super hit film stars Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles airs on Tuesday at 1600 hrs.

'Ratatouille' – 2000 hrs, Don't miss to watch this fun filled animation film by Pixar Studios that went on to be acclaimed as one of the best gastronomic film of recent times! Remy is a young rat in the French countryside that arrives in Paris, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead.

When he makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant's new garbage boy, the culinary and personal adventures begin despite Remy's family's skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans.

17 Jan, Wednesday Pokkiri Raja – 1100 hrs, Pokkiri Raja – starring Mammooty, Prithviraj, Shreya Saran, the film is directed by debutante Vyshakh and the music scored by Jassie Gift. The film was one of the highest grossing movies in the history of Malayalam Cinema.

Pirates of the Caribbean- Dead man's chest – 1600 hrs
The second tale of Captain Jack Sparrow is another epic adventure! Don't miss to watch this adventure fantasy comedy film!

Watch all the special programmes and Blockbuster movies lined-up for three days, January 14th, 15th & 16th and enjoy the festive season with Vijay TV!