In an effort to encourage and showcase the sense of humor of the people of Dakshina Kannada and unearth fresh talent from Tulunadu, NammaTV in association with Sri ShastavuBhoothanatheshwara Temple, Mangalore, conceptualized the Tulu language comedy show called “Bale Thelipaale”.
With already two successful seasons behind it, ‘Bale Telipaale’ has established itself as a must watch prime time show on Namma TV. The viewership age ranges from 10 years to 70 years, all enjoying equally, the first ever televised Tulu comedy show in coastal Karnataka.
‘Bale Thelipaale’ season 1 and 2 contestants have already achieved celebrity status in the Tulunadu region due to the wide viewership and appreciation from viewers around the world as well as sponsors.



The format of the ‘Bale Thelipaale’ event in Dubai, is that of a Tulu stand-up comedy reality show. The show is expected to get some of the best talent in the region and winners will surelylaugh all their way to the bank with a sizeable cash award and a trophy. In addition the most popular team will be selected by a voting system through sms or the namma tv voting app. This will be an excellent opportunity for new talent and highlight their creative abilities to an audience who have already viewed Bale Thelipaale either on Namma TV channel or on You tube. Teams from all over the GCC (UAE included) can be a part of this event which will be judged by Mr.Vijaynath Vittal Shetty and Dr.Shivasharan Shetty, the judges of Bale Thelipaale. There will be three prizes for the three best teams.(First prize: Dhs 6666, Second Prize: Dhs 3333 and Third Prize: 2222)
In addition to the laugh riot, audiences will get an opportunity to see legendary Kannada Music Director GURU KIRANwho will grace the occasion with his music performance along with Dance India Dance contestant KISHORE AMAN who will perform at this event. ‘PRASHAMSA’– the star team comprising who were the prize winners of ‘Bale Telipaale’ Season 1 and 2 and also Kudala Telipuga will also feature on the show.
This will be a 3 hour musical with glitz and glamour and a laugh riot show that can be expected to match and outperform previous performances in India, UAE, Bahrain and Muscat.
Namma TV has vast experience in bringing together on stage such iconic talents for the benefit of its viewers. The online shows have gone viral among the Tulu speaking viewers. So far 126 episodes have been viewed online with viewership on YouTube touching a phenomenal 50 lakh+ hits and counting.
Thirst for more content is soaring and the show is on its way for a 3rd season.
“Bale Thelipaale”is scheduled for a laugh explosion on 12th Dec 2014, at Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink, Dubai and promises to be an exciting reality show forTulunad da Janakula in UAE.
The application forms for realityshow can be downloaded from www.namma.tv or contact Namma TV Middle East Representative Mr. Vinay Naik on 056 7565165
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