A Study on Reality Talk Shows in Tamil Television Channels and its Influence Among Audiences

Abstract

Today’s reality talk shows are rewriting our cultural scripts, altering our perceptions, our social relationships, and our relationships to the natural world. TV talk shows offer us a world of blurred boundaries. Nowadays Talk shows are an important part of Tamil Television Channels. This research aims at analyzing and studying the impact of Tamil Reality talk shows on the society. Tamil Television talk shows such as “Neeya Naana” (Telecasted in Vijay TV) and “Kaarasaram” (Telecasted in Podhigai TV) are taken as examples. The two methodologies used in this study are Content Analysis and Survey. Content Analysis, a qualitative analysis method which focuses on unveiling the minute details involved in structuring and the making of the reality talk shows. On the other hand Survey, a quantitative analysis method which focuses on studying the impact of the reality talk shows on the general public. The study shows that people are able to remember the topics that art discussed in the reality talk show. The research also proves that reality talk shows have reached the audience in such a way that they are able to relate themselves to the topic discussed in the show. It is also proved that the reality talk show has gained a huge importance in the making of the society.

Keywords: reality talk shows, talk show, debate shows, influence