Zee Kannada was launched in 2006 as ZEE's second South Indian language channel after its Telugu venture, which launched in May 2005.[4]
On 2014, Zee Kannada light blue logo has given way to brighter red and blue.[5]
On 15 October 2017, coinciding Zee Network's Silver Jubliee, along with all Zee Channels, Zee Kannada's logo has rechristened to circle logo.
On 2018, a new brand identity and launched the HD Channel with HD visuals and Dolby Digital Plus sound quality. The unveil and launch took place in a grand ceremony at the Zee Kannada Kutumba Awards 2018.[6][7]
ZEEL launched the digital news channel as Zee Kannada News in January 2022.[8]
Hemmeya Kannadiga is given to the people who made Karnataka proud at different occupation like Film Industry, Social Service, Sports.[19]
Zee Kutumba Awards
Renowned Zee Kannada television personalities are felicitated for their on-screen work and achievements for their shows. Zee honoring fiction stars and shows by nominating and presenting awards to them.[20]