Anna (Tamil TV series) explained

Director:A.Durga Saravanan
Producer:Anil Sundar
Gugan Manohar
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:400+[1] [2]
Language:Tamil
Country:India
Channel:Zee Tamil
Company:Rajammal Creations
Runtime:20–22 minutes per episode
Camera:Multi-camera
Editor:Aravind
Cinematography:Kalaivanan
Last Aired:present

Anna is an Indian Tamil-language television series produced by Rajammal Creations, starring Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram in the lead roles. The serial is based on the bond between an elder brother and his 4 younger sisters. It currently airs on Zee Tamil, and is available to watch on ZEE5.[3]

Plot

The plot revolves around Shanmugan, a loving brother who raises his four younger sisters with the utmost care, as well as his dad (as he is a drunkard). However, he is over-protective, and doesn't realise that the girls have their own dreams and aspirations in life and sees marriage as the end goal in life. On the other hand, you have Bharani who dislikes her house due to parental pressure and disapproval of her love with Shanmugan. How Shanmugan unites with Bharani, as well as how he takes care of the four sisters is the central plot.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Special appearances

Production

Development

It was announced on Monday 10 April 2023 that the series will be released on Zee Tamil.[6] [7] The series will be produced by Rajammal Creations, which previously produced the Zee Tamil series Deivam Thantha Poove.

Casting

Senthil Kumar was cast in the main role in the serial, making his comeback to Tamil television after Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar.[8] [9] Nithya Ram was cast in the female lead role in the serial, returning to Tamil television after Nandini nearly three years.[10] [11] Initially, Rithika Tamil Selvi was chosen to play one of the sister role Isakki, but she quit later and was replaced by Preetha Suresh.[12] [13]

Sunitha was cast as another sister role Rathna. VJ Thara was initially cast as Veeralakshmi, Shanmugam's second sister, but was replaced by Darsu Sundaram in end of 22 September 2023.[14] [15] However, she also left[16] resulting in Gowri Gopan to play the role in April 2024.[17] Actor Santhosh was cast as Venkateshan, Rathna's love interest,[18] but he was replaced by Ajay Bharat in end of March 2024.[19]

Release

The first promo was unveiled on 15 April 2023, featuring Senthil Kumar at the Kavadi Aattam temple.[20] [21]

Adaptations

LanguageTitleOriginal releaseNetwork(s)Last airedNotesRef.
TamilAnna
அண்ணா
22 May 2023Zee TamilOngoingOriginal
TeluguMaa Annayya
మా అన్నయ్యా
25 March 2024Zee TeluguRemake[22]
MarathiLakhat Ek Aamcha Dada
लाखात एक आमचा दादा
8 July 2024Zee Marathi[23]
KannadaAnnayya
ಅಣ್ಣಯ್ಯ
12 August 2024Zee Kannada[24]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Year Award Category Recipient Role Result
2023Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023[25] Best Serial
Favorite Serial
Best Actor MaleShanmugam
Kalachara Adaiyalathin Mugam 2023
Favorite Actor Male
Favorite Actor FemaleNithya RamBharani
Favorite On Screen PairBharani & Shanmugam
Most Popular MamiyarSri LathaBaakiyam
Favorite Mamiyar
Most Popular Amma
Best Supporting Actor FemalePreetha[26] Isakki Ammal
VJ TharaVeera Lakshmi
SunithaRathna
Best Supporting Actor MaleAbinash Sivabalan
Rising Star of The YearSathyaMuthupandi
Best Villi - VillainPoovilangu MohanSoundira Pandi
SathyaMuthupandi
Favorite Villi - VillainPoovilangu MohanSoundira Pandi
SathyaMuthupandi
Most Popular AppaRosarioVaikundam
Best ComedianSaravanan Vettukili

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Popular TV show 'Anna' completes 100 episodes. The Times of India. 20 September 2023. en.
  2. Web site: Mirchi Senthil and Nithya Ram starrer 'Anna' completes 400 episodes. The Times of India. 16 July 2024. en.
  3. News: Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram to play lead roles in upcoming show 'Anna'. . 29 March 2023. en.
  4. Web site: அண்ணா என்ற புதிய சீரியலுக்காக மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் வாங்கும் சம்பள விவரம் இதோ…. www.cinemamedai.com. 11 April 2023. ta.
  5. Web site: மீண்டும் சின்னத்திரையில் நந்தினி சீரியல் நடிகை நித்யா ராம்!. tamil.news18.com. 20 April 2023. ta.
  6. Web site: செந்தில் மற்றும் நித்தியராம் நடிக்கும் தொடரின் பூஜை ஆரம்பம். Dinamalar. 13 April 2023. ta.
  7. Web site: மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் ஜோடியாக நித்யா ராம்.. 'அண்ணா' சீரியல் பூஜை! வைரல் ஸ்டில்கள் . cineulagam.com. ta.
  8. Web site: Popular TV actor Senthil to play legendary actor MGR's fan in upcoming show 'Anna'? . The Times of India. 18 May 2023.
  9. Web site: விஜய் டிவியிலிருந்து விலகி ஜீ தமிழில் இணைந்த மிர்ச்சி செந்தில்..!! சீரியல் குறித்து புதிய அறிவிப்பு..!! . 1newsnation.com. 29 March 2023 . ta.
  10. Web site: மீண்டும் சீரியலுக்கு வரும் நித்யா ராம்.. கலக்கலாக தொடங்கிய பூஜை.. முதல் நாளே இப்படி ஒரு அமர்க்களமா?. tamil.oneindia.com. 11 April 2023. ta.
  11. Web site: Nithyaram backs to Tamil serial. Dinamalar. 31 March 2023. ta.
  12. Web site: வேறு சேனலில் அறிமுகமாகும் பாக்கியலட்சுமி சீரியல் அமிர்தா.. புது சீரியலில் இப்படி ஒரு கேரக்டரா?. tamil.oneindia.com. 28 March 2023. ta.
  13. Web site: தொடங்குவதற்கு முன்பே மாற்றப்பட்ட விஜய் டிவி சீரியல் நடிகை!. tamil.news18.com. 20 April 2023. ta.
  14. Web site: Darsu Sundaram to make her TV serial debut with 'Anna', 'I will give my best to the show'. The Times of India. 25 September 2023.
  15. Web site: Actress Thara announces her exit from TV show 'Anna'; Darsu Sundaram to replace her as Veera?. The Times of India. 25 September 2023.
  16. Web site: Darsu Sundaram quits 'Anna'. The Times of India. 9 April 2024.
  17. Web site: Dancer Gowri Gopan joins the cast of TV show, Anna. The Times of India. 9 April 2024.
  18. Web site: Actor Santhosh quits Tamil daily soap 'Anna'. The Times of India. 21 March 2024.
  19. Web site: Actor Ajai Bharat joins the cast of TV show, Anna; says "I am really excited to play the role, Venkatesan". The Times of India. 22 March 2024.
  20. Web site: புதிய தொடர் முலம் ரிஎன்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் பிரபல நடிகர்..!!! ஆக்ரோசமாக சாமியாடும் ப்ரோமோ வீடியோ வைரல்... 24x7tamil.com. 15 April 2023. ta.
  21. Web site: 2023-05-22 . காவடியுடன் மாஸ் என்ட்ரி கொடுத்த ஷண்முகம் - அண்ணா சீரியல் முதல் எபிசோட் அப்டேட்! . 2023-05-31 . Zee Hindustan Tamil . ta.
  22. Web site: New TV serial ‘Maa Annayya' to launch soon; deets inside. The Times of India. 21 March 2024.
  23. Web site: ‘लाखात एक आमचा दादा’ मालिकेचा नवा दमदार प्रोमो प्रदर्शित, पाहायला मिळाली मुख्य अभिनेत्रीची झलक. Loksatta. mr. 8 June 2024.
  24. Web site: ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ ಅಣ್ಣಯ್ಯ ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿ ಆರಂಭ; ಹಾಗಾದ್ರೆ ಯಾವ ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿ ಮುಗಿಯಬಹುದು?. Vijaya Karnataka. kn. 22 June 2024.
  25. Web site: Diwali arrives early with Zee Tamil.. www.medianews4u.com. 4 November 2023. en.
  26. Web site: Anna actress Preetha Suresh expresses gratitude to fans. The Times of India. 6 November 2023. en.