Mahanadhi (TV series) explained

Genre:Drama
Director:Praveen Bennett
Country:India
Language:Tamil
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:400+
Company:Global Villagers
Camera:Multi-Camera
Location:Tamil Nadu
Runtime:approx. 22–24 minutes per episode
Channel:Star Vijay

Mahanadhi – Sakotharigalin Kadhai is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama television series starring Lakshmi Priya, Swaminathan Anantharaman, Prathiba / Divya Ganesan / Dharani Hephzibah, K. Kamarudin, Aadhirai Soundararajan, Rudran Praveen, Baby Kavya with Saravanan and Sujatha Sivakumar in the pivotal roles.[1] [2] It is produced by Praveen Bennett under the banner of Global Villagers.

It premiered on Star Vijay on 23 January 2023 and is also available on the digital platform Disney+ Hotstar.[3] The series was launched along with Siragadikka Aasai.[4]

Plot

The series depicts the story of four sisters around a family, who lost their father and tries to rise up in society.[5] Mahanadi tells the tale of four sisters who coexisted well with their parents. leaving them in distress over the loss of their father. This piece discusses how the mother and girls will manage without an actual figure of a father.Set in Kodaikanal, a mountainous town where everyone has returned and where people enjoy each moment with a smile and other things, this story takes place. The father had owned a company and encouraged a rivalry with a buddy named Pasupathi.Pasupathi who is well known, where using his tactics to harm everyone. One day, Saravanan went to learn more about the property he had purchased, where there had been some issues and where Pasupathi had purchased the property, where he was shocked to learn that it had been purchased by someone else. Where Saravanan grew unhappy and bitter from his agony, collapsed, and died.

The girls were left speechless after learning of the tragedy, were unable to buy anything since they had no cash on hand and were shown the way by being forced to sell all they owned and move from one location to another. While this is happening, the hero is presented. Kumaran, a tailor, is aware of the situation and does all he can to help. His tailor shop also features images of Ganga as a model. Her marriage is set in stone, and Santhanam wants a lavish ceremony. Nobody in the family is aware of where he is putting the funds for the wedding, though. Before the wedding, he goes to his buddy Pasupathy and requests for money. Pasupathy replies that the money he sent home was all for nothing. Heartbroken Santhanam is unable to afford his daughter's wedding. He is discovered dead in his bed on the day of Ganga's wedding. The plot then centres on how the four girls, together with their mother, deal with life without their father, and portray a strong sense of sisterhood.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

The shooting of the serial commenced in December 2022. The first promo was released on 7 January 2023.[6] The series was also promoted in the Bigg Boss 6 house on 16 January.[7]

Casting

Lakshmi Priya and Prathiba were cast in the female lead roles as Kaveri and Ganga. On 23 November 2023, Prathiba opted out from the show[8] and was replaced by Divya Ganesan,[9] However she left the series in August 2024 to gets hospitalized due to Dengue.[10] So she was replaced by newcomer actress Dharani Hephzibah.[11] Kamuruddin and newcomer Rudran Praveen portray male lead roles as Kumaran and Nivin respectively, whilst Saravanan and Sujatha Sivakumar were also selected for supporting roles.[12] [13]

On 27 September 2023, Swaminathan, known for his acting in Kaatrukkenna Veli, was introduced as a new male lead, Vijay, for a new storyline with Kaveri.[14] In 10 July 2024, actress Kanmani Manoharan was cast as special Appearances.[15]

Crossovers

Following a promo released on 2 February, it was teased that there would be a crossover between Mahanadhi and Aaha Kalyanam. This was then confirmed with a promo released by Vijay TV, with both families staying at the same resort to compete for 5 lakhs.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: New TV serial 'Mahanathi' set to be launched soon. The Times of India. 14 January 2023. 15 January 2023. 15 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115190819/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/new-tv-serial-mahanathi-set-to-be-launched-soon/articleshow/96985338.cms. live.
  2. Web site: Mahanathi Serial Vijay TV Launching Soon. www.indiantvinfo.com. 8 January 2023. 15 January 2023. 15 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115190819/https://www.indiantvinfo.com/mahanathi-serial-vijay-cast/. live.
  3. Web site: Star Vijay to launch fiction shows 'Siragadikka Aasai' and 'Mahanathi' on 23rd January. www.medianews4u.com. 20 January 2023. en. 24 January 2023. 24 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230124150437/https://www.medianews4u.com/star-vijay-to-launch-fiction-shows-siragadikka-aasai-and-mahanathi-on-23rd-january/. live.
  4. Web site: STAR VIJAY launches Siragadikka Aasai and Mahanathi new serials from Monday 23 Jan 2023. chennaivision.com. 21 January 2023. 21 January 2023. 21 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230121132855/https://chennaivision.com/star-vijay-launches-siragadikka-aasai-and-mahanathi-new-serials-from-monday-23-jan-2023/. live.
  5. Web site: அப்பாவை இழந்த 4 பெண் பிள்ளைகள்... கண்களை குளமாக்கும் விஜய் டிவி-யின் மகாநதி. tamil.news18.com. 20 January 2023. 21 January 2023. 21 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230121132856/https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/television-vijay-tv-launches-mahanadhi-serial-on-january-23rd-875993.html. live.
  6. Promo. தந்தையை இழந்தது இவர்களின் விதி.. கரை சேருமா இந்த நதி..! Lakshmi Priya Star Vijay. 2023-01-15. 2023-01-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115190819/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ahctM_eOB0. live.
  7. Web site: பிக்பாஸில் லாஞ்ச் ஆன புதிய சீரியல் ப்ரோமோ.. கண்ணீர்விட்டு அழுத ஜிபி முத்து.!. tamil.behindwoods.com. 17 January 2023. 21 January 2023. 21 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230121132854/https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/gp-muthu-cried-mahanathi-serial-promo-in-bigg-boss-house.html. live.
  8. Web site: Actress Prathibha announces her exit from the TV show 'Mahanadi'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2023-11-23. 2023-11-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123132353/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/actress-prathibha-announces-her-exit-from-the-tv-show-mahanadi/articleshow/105437335.cms. live.
  9. Web site: Actress Divya Ganesan joins the cast of 'Mahanadi'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2023-11-23. 2023-11-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123122427/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/actress-divya-ganesan-joins-the-cast-of-mahanadi/articleshow/105440007.cms. live.
  10. Web site: Mahanathi actress Divya Ganesh gets hospitalized due to Dengue. The Times of India. 6 August 2024.
  11. Web site: Anchor Dharani Hephzibah joins the cast of Mahanadhi. The Times of India. 8 August 2024.
  12. Web site: Mahanathi TV Serial Cast Names. indiantalents.in. 9 January 2023. 15 January 2023. 15 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115190821/https://indiantalents.in/mahanathi-serial-star-vijay-tv-cast-start-date-telecast-time-real-name/. live.
  13. Web site: முழு நேர தொடருக்கு வந்த விஜய் பட அம்மா.. www.dinamani.com. 2023-01-15. 2023-01-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115190819/https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2023/jan/09/vijay-tv-new-serial-mahanathi-saravanan-sujatha-vijayakumar-lead-role-3981214.html. live.
  14. Web site: Television actor Swaminathan joins the cast of 'Mahanathi'. The Times of India. 2023-09-23. 2023-09-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927133627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/television-actor-swaminathan-joins-the-cast-of-mahanathi/articleshow/103857497.cms. live.
  15. Web site: Kanmani Manoharan joins the cast of TV show ‘Mahanathi’. The Times of India. 11 July 2024.