| Native Name: | 1943: கப்பலேறிய தமிழன் |
| Alt Name: | 1943 |
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| Screenplay: | Dialogue Ashwinii Selvaraj Vijalaxmi Kannan K.S.I.Sundar |
| Director: | K.S.I.Sundar |
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| Country: | Singapore |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 36 |
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| Executive Producer: | K.S.I. Sundar |
| Company: | Perfectimage00 Entertainment |
| Cinematography: | Segar Varathan |
| Editor: | Paul |
| Camera: | 8k |
| Runtime: | approx. 22–24 minutes per episode |
| Channel: | Mediacorp Vasantham |
1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan (1943: கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்) also known as 1943 is a 2023 Singapore Tamil-language Historical television series, starring Jaynesh Isuran, Dhivyah Raveen, Apple Chan, Tharakshi, Lingam, Iliyash and Richard Low. The story revolves around Kannan (Jaynesh Isuran), who's determined to fight for his rights, but faces intense pursuit.
It is written and directed by K.S.I.Sundar and produced by AG Sahbinah, Vijay Balaji and KG Kumar under the banner of Perfectimage00 Entertainment. It started airing on Mediacorp Vasantham from 29 November 2023 to 5 February 2024 for 36 episodes on Monday to Thursday at 21:00, replacing Anbin Aaram. The series also streams on mewatch. The show is claimed to be the one of the highest budget series on Singapore Tamil television.
1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan tells the story of Kannan (Jaynesh Isuran) has devoted himself to the cause of India's freedom from the British Raj.
Actor Jaynesh Isuran was cast as Karmegam Kannan, who is fighting against British Raj.[1] Actor Richard Low plays a Japanese general who plans the Sook Ching operation during the Japanese occupation, Who is involved in the killing of Tamizharasi's family and friends during the massacre.[2] Apple Chan cast as The General's daughter Grace. This is making Richard Low and Apple Chan performing their first role in Tamil television.
Dhivyah Raveen was cast as Tamizharasi, who is justifying her quest for retribution as a fight against oppression. Bakasuran film fame Tharakshi plays the role of Seetha, who loves Kannan one-sidedly.
The first schedule of filming was held in Tamil Nadu. Scenes that took place in Karaikudi on 19 June and Chennai were shot on location.[3] The second schedule of filming was held in Malaysia.
It was written by lyricist Vairamuthu, composed by the music director Deva.[4] The title song of the serial is sung by the Playback Singer Ananthu.