Zee Kannada was launched in 2006 as
ZEE's second South Indian language channel after its Telugu venture, which launched in May 2005. In 2014, Zee Kannada light blue logo has given way to brighter red and blue. In 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.
ZEEL launched the digital news channel as
Zee Kannada News in January 2022. ==Sister channel==