Over the years, Zee Tamil has become a staple in the homes of Tamil television viewers, captivating audiences with a wide array of shows. Adding to its rich lineup, the channel has decided to appease the culinary interests of its viewers by reintroducing its cookery show in a completely new avatar with “Samayal Express.” This cherished show, airing every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., brings a delightful mix of reality television and culinary arts, with a distinct Tamil flavor. The show sees the beloved actor Seetha stepping into the realm of reality television alongside Krishna Mckenzie, an Englishman who embraced Tamil culture and established Solitude Farm. His charm and command over the Tamil language bring an authentic touch to the show.
The show, “Samayal Express,” has quickly gained traction among audiences since its return a couple of weeks ago. It showcases not just Tamil cuisine but also fosters a friendly culinary competition among pairs of celebrities. It has even featured real-life couples from the television industry, such as the charismatic Myna Nandhini and her husband, Yogi. The show is hosted by the talented television actor Aysha, who lends a lively spirit to the program’s three engaging segments.
The first segment challenges pairs of celebrity contestants to craft a dish within a limited budget, pushing their creativity and resourcefulness. Following this, the contestants test their palate by tasting a prepared dish and guessing the ingredients that concocted the impressive recipe. The final challenge, titled “Sonnapadi Kelu,” requires the teams to recreate a dish as close to the authentic version made by Krishna Mckenzie. The overall champions are crowned after this thrilling task, based on their culinary prowess and execution.
Zee Tamil representatives have revealed that “Samayal Express” marks the revival of their beloved cooking content after a hiatus. The channel previously enjoyed the success of “Anjarai Petti,” their longest-running cookery show which exceeded 5,000 episodes. This revival is aimed at bringing back the charm and excitement associated with traditional Tamil cuisines and celebrity appearances.
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Meanwhile, Sun TV, another titan in the Tamil entertainment scene, is strategically enhancing its weekend programming with two new game shows. Building upon the success of “Top Cooku Dupe Cooku,” a humor-laden cookery competition that captured viewers for 20 consecutive weeks, Sun TV introduces “Mama Manasillayo.” Hosted by the dynamic duo of actor Dheena and YouTuber Adirchi Arun, this new game show promises to transform mundane Sundays into fun-filled afternoons.
“Mama Manasillayo” commenced airing from October 6 at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday, with tasks that fuse enjoyment with challenges featuring family dynamics. Celebrities’ families, including those of popular folk singers Anthony Dasan and Senthil Ganesh-Rajalakshmi, competed in the debut episode. Adding a humorous twist, the show involves enforcing amusing penalties on the husbands of competing celebrity families when they fail to succeed in the tasks presented.
Following closely is “Naanga Ready Neenga Readyah,” another show making its debut in the Sunday afternoon slot. Streaming at 2 p.m., this show is a blend of stage performance and interactive challenges. It features TV serial artists who participate in a collection of tasks that encompass both acting and singing.
Both shows on Sun TV have been crafted by Media Masons, a production house known for its previous reality show successes like “Super Singer” for Vijay TV and “Top Cooku Dupe Cooku” for Sun TV. The promotions and teasers shared on social media platforms paint a promising picture of these latest offerings from Sun TV.
The rejuvenation of these shows and the introduction of new ones aim to fundamentally enhance viewers’ weekend entertainment. This strategic move by Zee Tamil and Sun TV underscores their commitment to providing captivating and diverse content to their audience, ensuring that Sundays remain loaded with excitement, laughter, and cultural richness.
