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Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the launch of Animal Planet’s Telugu feed, expanding the channel’s regional reach and delivering captivating wildlife stories to audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This new offering marks a significant step in Animal Planet’s strategy to provide high-quality content in regional languages, ensuring a more accessible and relatable viewing experience for Telugu-speaking families.
Available across all DTH and cable platforms, the Telugu feed will feature the channel’s signature programming, including titles such as Pride Rules, The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge, and Project Tiger. The feed aims to bring thrilling stories about big cats, predators, and the untamed wilderness, making Animal Planet’s exciting wildlife content available around the clock.
Sai Abishek, Head of Factual & Lifestyle Cluster at Warner Bros. Discovery, South Asia, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with viewers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The launch of the Telugu feed enables us to enrich the viewer experience by blending global storytelling with local flavours, offering a unique and engaging experience for families in the region.”
To ensure authenticity, the content will be dubbed by local voice and writing artists, aligning with Animal Planet’s commitment to localisation. With South India’s strong connection to wildlife and nature content, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are key markets for the channel’s growth, further bolstered by celebrity collaborations to amplify key programming.
