Sun Network has bought over 100% equity in the Dinakaran group of publications. According to highly placed sources in the Sun Network in Chennai, the deal was solemnised on Wednesday.
The buy-out of Dinakaran marks Sun Network's entry into the daily segment. The South Indian media giant already has Kungumam in its fold in the weekly segment, which was ranked the highest read Tamil weekly and fourth largest read weekly.
Dinakaran daily has nine editions in Tamil Nadu, and claims a circulation of around 3,60,000 copies in the state. Dinakaran is known for its extensive coverage of cinema. It is sold at Rs 3 on weekdays and Rs 5 on Sundays.
Besides its flagship Dinakaran daily, the group publishes eveningers Malai Murasu (3 of its editions) and Tamizh Murasu (five editions), Yogalatchumi (lottery-based), and weekly magazines Vaniga Ulagam (business) and Velai Vazhikatti (employment).
The buy-out of Dinakaran marks Sun Network's entry into the daily segment. The South Indian media giant already has Kungumam in its fold in the weekly segment, which was ranked the highest read Tamil weekly and fourth largest read weekly.
Dinakaran daily has nine editions in Tamil Nadu, and claims a circulation of around 3,60,000 copies in the state. Dinakaran is known for its extensive coverage of cinema. It is sold at Rs 3 on weekdays and Rs 5 on Sundays.
Besides its flagship Dinakaran daily, the group publishes eveningers Malai Murasu (3 of its editions) and Tamizh Murasu (five editions), Yogalatchumi (lottery-based), and weekly magazines Vaniga Ulagam (business) and Velai Vazhikatti (employment).
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