The iconic Malakpet TV Tower, commissioned in 1977, has witnessed the evolution of television broadcasting from analogue to digital mobile technology. As it nears its 50th anniversary, the landmark continues to evoke nostalgia among Hyderabadis who grew up watching Doordarshan.
The iconic Malakpet TV tower in Hyderabad, once central to Doordarshan’s analogue broadcasts, is being repurposed for digital mobile broadcasting. Trials are underway to deliver TV channels directly to smartphones without internet or subscription, with Doordarshan channels like DD Yadagiri, DD National, and DD Sports expected to lead the rollout.
