Asianet is bringing a grand Onam 2026 entertainment lineup with blockbuster Malayalam movies, special programmes, reality shows, and the launch of the much-awaited Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Season 1. The special weekend schedule on Saturday, 15 August 2026 and Sunday, 16 August 2026 features movie premieres, Star Singer, popular serials, and the World Television Premiere of Prathichaya, starring Nivin Pauly.
One of the biggest attractions of the weekend is the launch of Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Malayalam, which premieres on 15 August 2026. The weekend edition airs from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, while the weekday episodes will be telecast Monday to Friday from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Adding more excitement, former Bigg Boss Malayalam contestants Akhil Marar, Riyas Salim, and Renjini Haridas return to the show as members of the Commoner Selection Judging Panel, searching for the next batch of contestants.
Another major highlight is the World Television Premiere (WTP) of Prathichaya, scheduled on Sunday, 16 August at 4:00 PM, making it one of the most anticipated Malayalam television premieres of the Onam season. The complete weekend schedule is officially listed for both Asianet SD and Asianet HD, with identical programming on both feeds.
📋 Asianet Schedule – Saturday, 15 August 2026 (SD & HD)
| 🕒 Time | 📺 Program |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | Kannante Radha (Archive) |
| 07:00 AM | 48th Soorya Festival 2025 |
| 07:30 AM | Kissan Krishideepam |
| 08:00 AM | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan (Archive) |
| 08:30 AM | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan (Archive) |
| 09:00 AM | Malayalam Movie – Kandahar |
| 12:00 PM | Malayalam Movie – One |
| 02:00 PM | Malayalam Movie – Amaran (Malayalam Dubbed) |
| 06:00 PM | Santhwanam 2 |
| 06:30 PM | Mazha Thorum Munpe |
| 07:00 PM | Chempaneerpoovu |
| 07:30 PM | Star Singer Season 10 |
| 09:00 PM | Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Season 1 – Launch Episode |
| 10:00 PM | Malayalam Movie – Forensic |
Schedule based on the official Asianet HD weekly programming log.
📋 Asianet Schedule – Sunday, 16 August 2026 (SD & HD)
| 🕒 Time | 📺 Program |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | Kannante Radha (Archive) |
| 07:00 AM | 48th Soorya Festival 2025 |
| 07:30 AM | Kissan Krishideepam |
| 08:00 AM | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan (Archive) |
| 08:30 AM | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan (Archive) |
| 09:00 AM | Malayalam Movie – Minnal Murali |
| 12:00 PM | Star Singer Season 10 |
| 01:00 PM | Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Season 1 |
| 02:00 PM | Malayalam Movie – Malikappuram |
| 04:00 PM | World Television Premiere – Prathichaya |
| 07:30 PM | Chempaneerpoovu |
| 08:00 PM | Star Singer Season 10 |
| 09:00 PM | Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Season 1 |
| 10:00 PM | Malayalam Movie – Kishkindha Kaandam |
The Sunday lineup includes the exclusive television premiere of Prathichaya, followed by the second episode of Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Season 1 during prime time.
🎬 World Television Premiere – Prathichaya
The biggest attraction of Asianet’s Onam weekend is the World Television Premiere of Prathichaya, airing on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 4:00 PM. The political thriller starring Nivin Pauly joins the channel’s festive movie lineup and is expected to be one of the most-watched television premieres during the holiday season.
👑 Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Season 1 Begins
Asianet officially launches Bigg Boss Agnipariksha Malayalam Season 1 on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
📌 Telecast Time
- 📺 Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- 📺 Monday to Friday – 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Former contestants Akhil Marar, Riyas Salim, and Renjini Haridas return as judges for the Commoner Selection Panel, evaluating aspiring contestants before they enter the Bigg Boss house.
🌸 Onam Entertainment Continues on Asianet
Apart from Bigg Boss Agnipariksha and Prathichaya, the Onam weekend also features popular Malayalam films including Kandahar, One, Amaran (Malayalam Dubbed), Minnal Murali, Malikappuram, Forensic, and Kishkindha Kaandam. Regular favourites such as Star Singer Season 10, Santhwanam 2, Mazha Thorum Munpe, and Chempaneerpoovu continue to entertain viewers throughout the festive weekend.
