Captain News is a Tamil-language television news channel based in India. It is known for providing news coverage on a wide range of topics, including current affairs, politics, sports, entertainment, and more. The channel aims to deliver up-to-date news and information to its viewers, primarily in the Tamil language. Captain News is recognized for its dedicated news programming, featuring news bulletins, debates, interviews, and analysis. It serves as a prominent source of news for Tamil-speaking audiences in India and beyond.
It is a 24-hour Tamil news channel that was launched on August 29, 2012, by Captain Media Network, which is owned by the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The channel's headquarters are located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Captain News is known for its pro-DMDK coverage and its critical stance towards the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party. The channel has been accused of bias by both the DMDK and the AIADMK, but it remains one of the most popular Tamil news channels in the state.