Idhayam (2023 TV series) explained
Director: | - S.N.Rajkumar (EP 1–110)
- B. Vinoth Kumar (EP 111–present)
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Genre: | Melodrama Romance Supernatural |
Editor: | Udhayachanthiran |
Cinematography: | Arjunan Karthik |
Screenplay: | Saravanan |
Producer: | Anil Sundar Guhan Manohar |
Num Seasons: | 1 |
Num Episodes: | 300+ |
Language: | Tamil |
Country: | India |
Opentheme: | ஏ ராசக்குருவி, அடி வெள்ளியருவி... |
Music: | Karaneeswaran |
Company: | Rajammal Creations |
Runtime: | 20–22 minutes per episode |
Camera: | Multi-camera |
Channel: | Zee Tamil |
Last Aired: | present |
Idhayam - Maranathai Vendra Kadhal Kadhai (Heart - The Love Story That Triumphed Death) is an Indian-Tamil language television series starring Janani Ashok Kumar and Richard Jose in the lead roles.[1] The series revolves around a famous businessman Aadhi who falls in love with a small-town widow, Bharathi. The series started airing on Zee Tamil and streams on ZEE5 from 28 August 2023. It is one of the most popular feel-good series of Zee Tamil, and it's lauded by the audience for its unique and captivating storyline.[2]
Synopsis
Aadhi is the sole heir of Saradha. He has been suffering from a heart ailment since young and requires a heart transplantation surgery to live. On his wedding day, he suffers a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital.[3] He miraculously survives after undergoing a heart transplantation surgery in which he received the heart from Vasu, a young man from a middle class family and Bharathi's husband, who was brain dead because of a bike accident. After receiving a new life thanks to the new heart, he undergoes a profound change in his personality. His heart becomes tender and his eyes swell with tears whenever he sees Bharathi and her daughter Tamizh. His heart begins to palpitate at every instance with their presence.[4] He falls in love with her without realizing it. The story is about what happens next in their lives.[5]
Cast
Main
- Janani Ashok Kumar as Bharathi
- Vasu's wife turned widow, Tamizh's mother and Aadhi's wife
- Richard Jose as Aadhi
- A famous businessman, who underwent a heart transplant using Vasu's heart, Shwetha's ex fiance, Bharathi's husband
Recurring
- Aadhi's Family
- Sankavi Rajendran as Shwetha (Antagonist)
- Aadhi's ex fiancee, Arivu & Parvathy's daughter, Dhurai's wife
- Sasilaya as Bhavani (Main Antagonist)
- Egamparam's wife, Anandh's mother, Aadhi's father's murderer.
- Sujatha Panju as Saradha
- Aadhi's mother, Arivu & Bhavani's elder sister, Bharathi's mother in law
- Isaac Varghese as Egamparam (Antagonist)
- Aadhi's uncle, Bhavani's husband
- Vasanth Gopinath as Arivu (Main Antagonist)
- Aadhi's uncle, Shwetha's father, Vasu's murderer, Dhurai's father in law
- Priyanka as Parvathy
- Arivu's wife, Shwetha's mother, Dhurai's mother in law
- Surjith Ansary as Anandh
- Egamparam & Bhavani's son, Aadhi & Shwetha's cousin
- Santhosh as Keshav
- Aadhi's best friend and personal secretary, Latha's husband
- Bharathi's Family
- Ravi Chandran as Rathnam
- Dhanam, Vasu and Dhurai's father, Maragatham's husband, Mani & Shwetha's father in law
- Agalya Saro as Maragatham (Protagonist turned Antagonist turned Protagonist)
- Dhanam, Vasu and Dhurai's mother, Rathnam's wife, Mani & Shwetha's mother in law
- Vetrivel as Mani (Antagonist)
- Rathnam & Maragatham's son-in-law, Dhanam's Husband, Vasu and Dhurai's Brother-in-law
- Sahana Chandirabal (2023) / Dheshika Jagannathan (2023-present) as Dhanam (Main Antagonist)
- Rathnam & Maragatham's daughter, Mani's wife, Vasu and Dhurai's elder sister, Shwetha's sister in law
- Annie Aaliya as Tamizharasi aka Tamizh
- Vasu and Bharathi's daughter, Aadhi's step-daughter
- Karuna Vilasini as Raani
- Tamizh's caretaker appointed by Aadhi
- Rajesh[6] as Dhurai (Antagonist)
- Dhanam and Vasu's younger brother, Sumathi's love interest, Shwetha's husband
- Akshara as Sumathi
- Geetha as Saraswathi
- Bharathi's mother, Tamizh's grandmother, Aadhi's mother in law
- Santhosh as Chithambaram
- Bharathi's father, Tamizh's grandfather, Aadhi's father in law
- Vishwanathan as Sekar
- Dhachayani as Latha
- Bharathi's best friend and colleague, Keshav's wife
Cameo Appearances
- Puvi Arasu as Vasu (Episode: 1–7)
- Bharathi's first husband, who passed away due to brain death from the bike accident plotted by Arivu and his heart was transplanted to Aadhi.
- Ayesha Zeenath as Sathya / Soumya (Episode: 1–3 and 101–104)
- Aadhi's friend, who poses as Aadhi's lover in front of Bharathi
- Arun Padmanabhan as Saravanan
Production
Casting
Malayalam actor Richard Jose was cast as the male lead, making his Tamil debut. Janani Ashok Kumar, popular known face[7] made her first female lead role in television. She also marks her return after Sembaruthi in Zee Tamil.[8] Sujatha Panju was roped for an important role and Puvi was cast as Vasu in a cameo role.[9]
Release
The first promo was released on 6 August 2023 featuring Janani Ashok Kumar, Richard Jose and Puvi Arasu, depicting the story with a song and revealing the leads.[10] The second promo was unveiled on 17 August 2023, featuring protagonists Richard Jose and Janani Ashok Kumar, also revealing the release date and time.[11]
It began airing on Zee Tamil on afternoon slot[12] by replacing Kanaa time slot.[13] In Singapore & Malaysia, Idhayam airs at 9.30pm SGT and 10.00pm MYT respectively.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: New Zee Tamil TV serial ‘Idhayam' from 28 August 2023. 18 August 2023 . The Times of India. en.
- Web site: ஜீ தமிழில் வருகிறது அடுத்த பீல் குட் சீரியல் : கம்பேக் குடுக்கும் செம்பருத்தி நடிகை. ta. The Times of India.
- Web site: வாசுவை அடித்து தூக்கிய கார், திருமண மேடையில் ஆதிக்கு அட்டாக் - ஆரம்பமே விறுவிறுப்பு. 30 August 2023 . zeenews.india.com. ta.
- Web site: பாரதிக்கு அதிர்ச்சி கொடுக்கும் ரத்னம்.. இதயம் சீரியலில் இன்றைய எபிசோடில் நடப்பது என்ன?. 5 September 2023 . tamil.abplive.com. ta.
- Web site: ஜீ தமிழில் ‘இதயம்’ ஆக.28 முதல் ஒளிபரப்பாகிறது. 23 August 2023 . www.hindutamil.in. ta.
- Web site: Television actor Rajesh joins the cast of Idhayam. 4 August 2023 . The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Popular actress Janani Ashok Kumar to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Idhayam'. 23 August 2023 . The Times of India. en.
- Web site: மௌனராகம் தொடரின் நடிகையின் புதிய தொடர் . 12 July 2023 . www.dinamani.com. ta.
- Web site: New TV serial ‘Idhayam' to launch soon. 13 July 2023 . The Times of India. en.
- Idhayam serial. Idhayam Serial Promo Zee Tamil.
- Idhayam serial. Idhayam Serial Promo 2 Zee Tamil.
- Web site: ஆகஸ்ட் 28 முதல் ஜீ தமிழில் வெளியாகும் புதிய சீரியல் 'இதயம்'!. 26 August 2023 . tamil.news18.com. ta.
- Web site: ஆகஸ்ட் 28 முதல் 'இதயம்' சீரியல்.. ஜீ தமிழ் வெளியிட்ட அறிவிப்பு. 22 August 2023 . www.indiaglitz.com. ta.