Athu Ithu Ethu (transl. That This which) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language reality comedy and game show that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Hosted by Sivakarthikeyan (former) and Ma Ka Pa Anand, the first season of the show premiered on 5 June 2009. Over fifteen years, Athu Ithu Ethu has rolled out three seasons.

Athu Ithu Ethu
GenreComedy show
Written by
    • S. Thomson
    • Ravi (S3)
Directed byS. Thomson
Presented by
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons3
Production
ProducerS. Thomson
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeapprox. 55-60 minutes per episode
Production companyDream Big Production
Original release
NetworkStar Vijay
Release5 June 2009 (2009-06-05) –
8 September 2024 (2024-09-08)

Overview

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Season Episodes Original Broadcast Host
First Aired Last Aired
1 394 5 June 2009 (2009-06-05) 27 March 2017 (2017-03-27) Sivakarthikeyan / Ma Ka Pa Anand
2 74 29 July 2017 (2017-07-29) 24 February 2019 Ma Ka Pa Anand
3 24 31 March 2024 8 September 2024 Ma Ka Pa Anand

Season 1

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The first season of Athu Ithu Ethu was aired on 5 June 2009 to 2012. The show host was Sivakarthikeyan,[1] However he left the show, but he was replaced by Ma Ka Pa Anand on 4 August 2012. The show format there are three guest celebrities who participate. The program involves three levels: (Group la Dupe, Siricha Pochu and Maathi Yosi). The season is mostly a medium to promote movies.

The contestants are given a thousand points at the start and may lose points at every level. The one having the most points at the end of the three rounds wins the game.

Comedians

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  • Robo Shankar
  • Vadivel Balaji
  • Amuthavanan
  • 'Singapore' Deepan
  • Pazhani Pattalam
  • Rambo Ramar
  • Hulk George
  • Diwakar
  • Vignesh Karthick
  • Prabu
  • Jeyachandran
  • Nanjil Vijayan

Season 2

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The second season of Athu Ithu Ethu was aired on 29 July 2017 to 24 February 2019.[2] Ma Ka Pa Anand has officially once again been appointed as the host for the second time.[3] Four celebrities will participate in two teams. The program involves three Rounds: (Sing in the Rain, Siricha Pochu and 5 Endrathukulla).

Season 3

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Athu Ithu Ethu returned with its third season after five years.[4] It began broadcasting on 31 March 2024 and aired on every Sunday at 13:30.[5] There are three rounds (Sing In The Rain, Siricha Pochu and Kakaka Po). Ma Ka Pa Anand has officially once again been appointed as the host for the third time.[6][7] The show was ended on 8 September 2024 with 24 episodes.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Sivakarthikeyan promises a major help to close friend Vadivel Balaji's family". www.indiaglitz.com. 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Adhu Idhu Edhu comedy game show gets a new time slot". The Times of India. 4 April 2018.
  3. ^ "TV host Ma Ka Pa Anand leaves fans stunned with his new avatar". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  4. ^ "விரைவில்... 'அது இது எது' ஷோ? குஷியில் ரசிகர்கள்!". kalkionline.com (in Tamil). 12 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Reality game show 'Athu Idhu Yedhu season 3". The Times of India. 19 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Athu Ithu Yethu touches the seven- year-mark". The Times of India. 18 March 2024.
  7. ^ "விஜய் டிவியில் மீண்டும் "அது இது எது".. ஆரம்பமே சிறகடிக்க ஆசை பிரபலங்கள்.. முத்து செய்த அட்ராசிட்டி". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 27 March 2024.
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