Zee Tamil Pongal Films: GOAT, Kantara Chapter 1 and Parasakthi Special- What Are Premiere Dates?

Pongal, a festival of gratitude, unity, and tradition, is set to feel extra special for Zee Tamil viewers as the channel lines up two days of non-stop festive programming on 15 and 16 January 2026, mixing debates, interviews, and big-ticket films for family viewing.

Across Pongal and Mattu Pongal, Zee Tamil offers special Pattimandram debates, extended talk shows, exclusive film-team conversations, and multiple World Television Premieres, ensuring that every part of the day, from morning rituals to evening gatherings, has a dedicated entertainment slot for audiences at home.

Pongal Zee Tamil specials: complete festival schedule at a glance

To help viewers plan family time around the celebrations, Zee Tamil arranges the Pongal programming in clear time bands, balancing cultural content and cinema across both days so that traditional discussions, interviews, and films complement each other rather than overlap or compete for attention.

Day	Time	Programme
Pongal – 15 January 2026	9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Special Pattimandram moderated by Kalaimamani Suki Sivam
Pongal – 15 January 2026	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Family drama film “Maaman” starring Soori
Pongal – 15 January 2026	1:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Fantasy horror comedy “House Mates” with Kaali Venkat and Dharshan
Pongal – 15 January 2026	4:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Parasakthi movie team special interview featuring director Sudha Kongara and lead cast
Pongal – 15 January 2026	6:00 PM – 9:30 PM	World Television Premiere of “Madharaasi” directed by A.R. Murugadoss
Mattu Pongal – 16 January 2026	9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Special Pattimandram on Tamil culture and values
Mattu Pongal – 16 January 2026	10:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Special episode of talk show “Tamizha Tamizha” hosted by Aavudaiyappan
Mattu Pongal – 16 January 2026	12:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Telecast of “The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)” starring Vijay and ensemble cast
Mattu Pongal – 16 January 2026	6:00 PM – 9:30 PM	World Television Premiere of “Kantara Chapter 1” directed by Rishab Shetty

Pongal Zee Tamil day two: Mattu Pongal films and shows

On Mattu Pongal, 16 January 2026, Zee Tamil continues the festive mood with a Special Pattimandram from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, where speakers explore Tamil customs, contemporary concerns, and cultural pride through thought-provoking yet entertaining arguments that suit the reflective spirit of the harvest festival.

Right after the debate, the channel presents a dedicated edition of “Tamizha Tamizha” between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM, with Aavudaiyappan hosting energetic conversations that mirror daily life in Tamil Nadu, drawing on regional sentiments, social issues, and personal stories that many viewers across India can relate to.

The afternoon slot on Mattu Pongal belongs to cinema fans as Zee Tamil broadcasts “The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)” from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, headlined by Vijay and supported by Prashanth, Sneha, Prabhu Deva, Jayaram, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Premji Amaran, Yogi Babu, and others in a star-heavy, action-driven narrative.

Pongal celebrations on Zee Tamil conclude on 16 January 2026 with the World Television Premiere of “Kantara Chapter 1” from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a film that became the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 and drew strong theatrical responses before arriving on the small screen.

Pongal Zee Tamil day one: cultural debates and film premieres

Earlier, on Pongal day itself, 15 January 2026, Zee Tamil opens the line-up at 9:00 AM with a Special Pattimandram led by Kalaimamani Suki Sivam, where noted speakers debate themes anchored in Tamil heritage, moral values, and daily realities, giving the morning a reflective and festive character.

From 10:30 AM, viewers move into a family-oriented mood with “Maaman”, a drama featuring Soori in the lead role, where emotional scenes, humour, and familiar situations underline how relationships and family bonds shape everyday life, making it a fitting watch for joint festive gatherings at home.

The channel then blends laughs and chills with “House Mates” at 1:30 PM, a fantasy horror comedy starring Kaali Venkat and Dharshan in central roles, where supernatural elements, quirky characters, and humour come together to create a light-hearted genre mix suitable for viewers across different age groups.

As evening approaches, Zee Tamil shifts focus to filmmaking with a special Parasakthi movie team interview from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, during which director Sudha Kongara and the lead cast share experiences from the sets, discuss creative decisions, and recall behind-the-scenes moments linked to the film’s journey.

The first day’s celebrations reach their dramatic high point with the World Television Premiere of “Madharaasi” from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a psychological action thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starring Shiva Karthikeyan and Rukmini Vasanth, offering a tense storyline and strong performances for families settling down after rituals.

Rounding off the two-day schedule, “Kantara Chapter 1”, directed by Rishab Shetty, traces the origins of Daiva worship in Tulunadu against the backdrop of the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty, with Rishab Shetty playing Berme, protector of the Kantara forest and its tribal communities, promising goosebumps and a powerful close to Zee Tamil’s Pongal offerings.