Ilakkiya
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| Ilakkiya | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | C.U Muthuselvan Anil Nagpal Kavita Nagpal (Hindi adaptation writer) Dialogues Guru Sampath Kumar |
| Screenplay by | "Kalaimamani" Sekkizhar |
| Directed by | Sai Marudhu (episode 1–221 & 576) G.Stalin Iniyan (episode 222–314) B.S Natarajan (episode 315–575) |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Dharan Kumar |
| Opening theme | "Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalam" M. M. Manasi Ravi (vocals) Kannadasan (lyrics) |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 600+[1] |
| Production | |
| Producer | Saregama India |
| Cinematography | Akilan |
| Editor | Vinoth.S |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 20–22 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Saregama |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sun TV |
| Release | 10 October 2022 – present |
Ilakkiya is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language television series starring Shambhavy Gurumoorthy and Nandan Loganathan in lead roles. The series was produced by Saregama.[2] It was premiered on 10 October 2022 airing on Sun TV from Monday to Saturday. It is also available on the digital platform Sun NXT.[3][4]
Plot
[edit]The narrative unfolds as Illakkiya finds herself unexpectedly wedded to Gowtham due to circumstances beyond her control. Initially, both Illakkiya and Gowtham grapple with this situation, particularly given the misunderstanding that precipitated their marriage.
However, despite the rocky outset, Gowtham begins to admire Illakkiya's inherent kindness and selflessness. He comes to value her genuine nature and unwavering commitment to her family, despite the trials she endures.
Simultaneously, Illakkiya's presence in Gowtham's life catalyzes positive changes. She inspires him to reconnect with his roots and embrace his obligations not only as a businessman but also as a member of his family and society.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Hima Bindhu (2022 – January 2024) → Shambhavy Gurumoorthy (2024–present) as Ilakiya Gowtham:
- Lakshmi's daughter; Gowtham's wife and Anjali and Bairavi's arch enemy
- Nandan Loganathan as Gowtham SSK:
- SSK and Revathy's biological son; Illakiya's husband; SSK arch enemy (2022–present)
Recurring
[edit]- Rani (2022–2023) → Priya Prince as Bhairavi: Venkataraman's sister ; Ilakiya's arch enemy ; (2023–present)
- Roopa Sree (2022–2023) → Gayathiri Shastry as Janaki Venkataraman alias Jaanu: Karthik and Aishwarya's mother (2023–present)
- Rajeshwari as Revathy SSK: SSK's first wife, Gowtham's biological mother and Janaki's friend (2023–present)
- Sushma Nair as Anjali Karthik: Mashilamani and Chinthamani's daughter; Ilakiya's arch enemy; Karthik's wife (2022–present)
- Jay Srinivasa Kumar (2022–2023) → Aravish Kumar as Karthik Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's son; Anjali's husband (2023–present)
- Bharath Kalyan as Venkataraman: Karthik and Aishwarya's father (2022–present)
- Harsha Harish as Aishwarya Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's daughter; Karthik's sister (2022–present)
- Gaythiri Priya as Lakshmi: Ilakiya and Vasanth's mother (2022–present)
- Sahil Sharmaa as Vasanth : Lakshmi's son; Ilakiya's younger brother (2022–present)
- Meena Vemuri as Chinntamani Mashilamani: Mashilamani's Wife; Anjali's mother (2022–present)
- Satheesh Kumar as Massilamani: Anjali's father; Lakshmi's brother (2022–present)
- Saakshi Siva as SSK: Gowtham biological father and business arch enemy (2023–present)
- Shanthi Arvind as Dhachiyani SSK: SSK's second wife; (2023–present)
- Delhi Ganesh as Astrologer (2022–present)
- Sathya Rajaa as Mahesh: Anjali's ex-lover (2022)
- Sidharth Kapilavayi as Deva: Bhairavi's henchmen (2023)
- Maanas Chavali as Murali (2023)
- Udumalai Ravi (2022)
Special appearances
[edit]- Cool Suresh as Gowtham's helper (2022)
- Delna Davis as Bhoomika (2022)
- Viraat as Varun (2022)
Production
[edit]Casting
[edit]Nandan Loganathan[5] was cast in the male lead role as Gowtham and Hima Bindu was cast as the female lead role as Ilakkiya. At the end of December 2023, actress Hima Bindu quit the series[6] and was replaced by Shambhavy Gurumoorthy as Ilakkiya.[7] Roopa Sree was cast as Janaki but she quit the series and was replaced by Gayathiri Shashtry. Bharath Kalyan was cast as Venkataraman Karthik and Aishwarya's father.
Rani was selected to portray the role of Bhairavi (Gowtham's aunt) who played a negative role, but in January 2023 she quit the series and was replaced by Priya Prince.[8] and Sushma Nair was cast as Anjali in a negative role. In July 2023, Jay Srinivas Kumar quit the series and was replaced by Aravish Kumar as Karthik.[9][10][11]
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalam வாழ நினைத்தால் வாழலாம்" | Kannadasan | Dharan Kumar | M. M. Manasi, Ravi | 3:00 |
Adaptations
[edit]| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Ilakkiya இலக்கியா | 10 October 2022 | Sun TV | Ongoing | Original | [12][13] |
| Malayalam | Mangalyam Thanthunanena മാംഗല്യം തന്തുനാനേന | 5 February 2024 | Surya TV | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Shambhavi Gurumoorthy and Nandan Loganathan starrer Ilakkiya completes 600 episodes". The Times of India.
- ^ "பிரபல தொலைக்காட்சியில் ஒளிபரப்பாகும் இலக்கியா மெகாத் தொடர்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Ilakkiya Tamil Serial on Sun TV Launching on Monday, 10th October at 02:00 PM". www.indiantvinfo.com. 8 October 2022.
- ^ "சன் டிவியின் புதிய நெடுந்தொடர் இலக்கியா". cinemavalai.com (in Tamil). October 2022. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Popular TV show 'Ilakkiya' completes 100 episodes; here's what actors Hima Bindhu and Nandan Loganathan have to say". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Hima Bindhu quits her show 'Ilakkiya'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Shambavy Gurumoorthy joins the cast of 'Ilakkiya'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "சன் டிவி ஹிட் சீரியலில் என்ட்ரி கொடுத்த மாஸ் வில்லன்., மறுபடியும் இந்த காம்போ வா? இனி டிஆர்பி டாப் தான்!!". enewz.in (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "சன் டிவி இலக்கியா சீரியலில் இருந்து விலகிய முக்கிய நடிகர்! இனி அவருக்கு பதில் இவர்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "இலக்கியா தொடரிலிருந்து விலகிய ஹீரோ நடிகர்?..." Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Actor Jay Srinivasa Kumar announces his exit from TV show 'Ilakiya'; Vishnu to replace him as Karthick?". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ilakkiya Tamil Serial on Sun TV Launching on Monday, 10th October at 02:00 PM". Indian TV Info. 8 October 2022.
- ^ "'तुझी माझी जमली जोडी' नवी मालिका येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला; 'या' दिवशी होणार सुरु". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Mangalyam Thanthunanena | From Feb 5 @ 7:30 PM | Surya TV". YouTube. Retrieved 2 February 2023.