My view on current situation:
On Zee Kannada:
-Was almost successful in gaining the old viewers(not entirely).
-When reality shows starts they might have upper hand.
-They were successful in gaining old viewers but their effort to gain new viewers is unobserved, this will definitely effect in long run(just like how CK suffered)
-Heavily dependent on Jothe Jotheyali(at present at least, I know even the other serials getting rating presently but it's popularity getting reduced),
Which is again a point of risk in long run.
Colors Kannada:
- I think they are slightly in upper hand at present after starting weekend dubbed serials.
-Popularity getting increased for Geetha, Nammane Yuvarani, Nannarasi Radhe (Though having low rating at present my wild guess is it will improve keeping in mind about the present social media buzz and episodes)
-Trying to gain new viewers through unique stories( Considered weekend shows)
-After reality shows starts Maja Talkies might be game changer)
-And as far as dubbing quality is concerned I think it is not a big issue as we at DDF and few tech enthusiasts are only guazing it to that extent. For normal viewer today's quality is almost sufficient and it will definitely icrese in future.
Star Suvarna and Udaya TV won't stand long in competition as they only have dubbed contents to attract momentarily.
In long run according to me original contents are the only contents which may gain viewers.