Tamil Magazines
Ananda Vikatan : Ananda Vikatan is a popular Tamil language weekly magazine published from Chennai, India. It’s one of the largest selling Tamil language magazines, with a circulation of over 1 million copies. Ananda Vikatan was first published in 1926 by S. S. Vasan and is currently owned by the Vasan Publications Pvt Ltd.
Kalki : Kalki is a well-known Tamil-language weekly magazine, founded in 1941 by the legendary Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy. The magazine covers a range of topics, including literature, culture, politics, cinema, lifestyle, and social issues, appealing to Tamil-speaking readers worldwide. It has also published serialized stories by some of the most prominent Tamil authors, including Kalki Krishnamurthy’s own celebrated novels, Ponniyin Selvan and Sivagamiyin Sabatham, which are among the most cherished works in Tamil literature.
Kumudam : Kumudam is another prominent Tamil weekly magazine that has been popular in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil-speaking communities since its launch in 1948. Founded by S.A.P. Annamalai and P.V. Parthasarathy, Kumudam has carved out a significant place in Tamil media with its lively content, covering a wide variety of topics such as cinema, politics, social issues, lifestyle, celebrity news, and humor.
Junior Vikatan : Junior Vikatan is a popular biweekly investigative magazine published in Tamil by the Vikatan group. Launched in 1980, it focuses primarily on investigative journalism, covering topics such as crime, politics, social issues, and current affairs in Tamil Nadu. Known for its bold reporting and in-depth investigative articles, Junior Vikatan has carved out a niche as a magazine that holds a mirror to the socio-political realities of the region.
Tamil Cinema : Tamil Cinema magazine is a popular publication dedicated to the Tamil film industry, widely known as Kollywood. It covers the latest updates, interviews, film reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive features on Tamil films, actors, and filmmakers. This magazine is a go-to source for Tamil cinema enthusiasts who want in-depth insights into the industry.
