Republic Kannada

Republic Kannada (stylized as R. ಕನ್ನಡ) is a free-to-air Indian Kannada-language news channel, launched on 23rd September 2023 with the tagline 'ನಿಮ್ಮ ಧ್ವನಿ', Nimma Dhwani (trans.

Some of the renowned shows on the channel include Mahabharata, Karnataka Primetime, Yenu Nimma Problemu, Big Morning and Super 3.

Republic Kannada, through its Super 3 Impact segment, highlighted the plight of a Dalit family living in severe poverty without access to basic necessities, prompting immediate government action.

Within 24 hours of the broadcast, a team of officials, including representatives from food, health, and administrative departments, visited the family to provide essential services.

Interventions included issuing Aadhaar and ration cards, connecting the household to the electricity grid, repairing their roof, providing an LPG connection, distributing basic food items, conducting health check-ups, admitting a child to a government hostel, and issuing a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card.

[10] Some of the prominent anchors of the channel include Niranjan Narayanaswamy, Jayaprakash Shetty, Smita Ranganath, Divith, Nagendra Babu, Shripad, Shruti Kittur, Ranjith and Nikesh.