Mr. Manaivi Explained

Director:Sulaimaan (Episode 1-225 & 474)
A. Jawahar (November 7th 2023 to July 29th 2024; Episode 226 to 473 approx.)
Screenplay:Rathi Bala
Starring:Shabana Shajahan Aryan
Pavan Ravindra
Opentheme:"Kaatre Poongatre"
Sridhar Ramesh
M.M Monisha (Vocal)
Pa. Vijay (Lyrics)
Theme Music Composer:Visu
Editor:Aravind Anbazhagan
Country:India
Language:Tamil
Num Seasons:1
Cinematography:Vinoth Bharathi
Producer:Vaidehi Ramamurthy
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:approx.20–22 minutes per episode
Company:Sun Entertainment
Vision Time India Private Limited
Last Aired:present
Network:Sun TV

Mr. Manaivi is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language television series which premiered on 6 March 2023 on Sun TV from Monday to Sunday. The show starredShabana Shajahan Aryan with Pavan Ravindra in the lead role.

Synopsis

The story revolves around a newly married couple as they face challenges and problems in their daily life. Anjali (Shabana Shajahan Aryan), a strong and independent woman, who expects equality in the society, manages her life on her own, while Vicky (Pavan Ravindra), who aspires to be a Homemaker (Mr Homemaker / Mr. Manaivi), faces many issues in his role of Homemaker. The main plot revolved around this theme.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Special appearances

Production

Development

On end 2022, Sun Network confirmed through a press release that it would distribute new Tamil serial, to be produced by Vision Time India Pvt Ltd. Initially, the title of the serial was named Jodi. Later renamed as Mr.Manaivi.

Casting

Sembaruthi fame Shabana Shajahan[1] [2] was cast in the female lead role as Anjali[3] However, she left the show in May 2024, because of some reason.[4] Actor Kavyanjali fame Pavan Ravindra plays the title role alongside her, making his debut in Tamil television dramas. Kannada actress Maansi Joshi was selected to portray the main antagonist. Actress Anuradha was cast as Ranjitham, who is Anjali's grandmother, Latha was cast as Maragatham and A. Venkatesh was cast as Vedhanayagam. In end of September 2023, Actor Aravind Akash was cast in cameo.[5]

In begin December 2023, Actress Smriti joins the cast as Kavi Malar.[6] However, in end of October, Smriti portraying Kavi Malar quit the series[7] and VJ Keerthi replaced her.[8]

Release

The first promo was released on 20 February 2023, in which we see the protagonist, two grandmothers in a temple talking about their grandchildren.[9] [10]

Airing history

The show started airing on Sun TV on 6 March 2023 From Monday to Saturday at 20:30 (IST) replacing Kannana Kanne time slot.[11] From Monday 2 October 2023, the show was shifted to 22:00 (IST) replacing Anbe Vaa time slot.[12] now it is airing at 22:30.[13]

Reception

The show got a TVR of 8.95 in July 2023 becoming the channel's No 5 series. And became the No 6 serial of all Tamil serial U+R market.[14] In April 2023, ETimes TV conducted a poll to find the TV show that is the Tamil audience's favourite television show. Interestingly, the romantic love drama series 'Mr. Manaivi' got 46% of the netizens shared that their favourite show.[15]

Adaptations

LanguageTitleOriginal releaseNetwork(s)Last airedNotesRef.
MalayalamNinnishtam Ennishtam
നിന്നിഷ്ടം എന്നിഷ്ടം		7 August 2023Surya TV20 January 2024Remake [16]
KannadaPreetiya Arasi
ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಅರಸಿ		16 October 2023Udaya TV14 January 2024[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ஷபானாவின் புது சீரியல்.. டைட்டில் கொஞ்சம் கூட எதிர்பார்க்கலையே! இப்படி மிரட்டுறாங்களே?கதை இதுதானா?. tamil.oneindia.com. ta.
  2. Web site: வருகிறது 'செம்பருத்தி' நாயகி ஷபானாவின் மற்றுமோர் புதிய சீரியல்.. மகிழ்ச்சியின் உச்சத்தில் ரசிகர்கள்..!. cinesamugam.com. ta.
  3. Web site: செம்பருத்தி நாயகியின் புதிய தொடர் மிஸ்டர் மனைவி. www.dinamani.com. ta.
  4. Web site: Shabana quits 'Mr Manaivi'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en.
  5. Web site: அரவிந்த் ஆகாஷ் நட்புக்காக நடிக்கும் தொடர். www.dinamani.com. ta.
  6. Web site: Actress Smriti joins the cast of 'Mr. Manaivi'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en.
  7. Web site: 25 October 2024. மிஸ்டர் மனைவி தொடரில் இருந்து நடிகை ஸ்மிருதி விலகியுள்ளார்.. Dinamani. ta.
  8. Web site: 25 October 2024. 'Mr மனைவி' சீரியலில் இருந்து வெளியேறிய முக்கிய நடிகை! இனி இவருக்கு பதில் இவர்தான்!. tamil.asianetnews.com. ta.
  9. Web site: Mister Manaivi (Mr. Manaivi) Serial Promo Added By Sun TV – Launch Date, Story, Star Cast. www.indiantvinfo.com. en.
  10. Web site: செம்பருத்தி ஷபானாவின் ‘மிஸ்டர் மனைவி’….,வைரலாகும் ப்ரோமோ…,. enewz.in. ta.
  11. Web site: எண்டு கார்டு போடப்படும் சன் டிவி சீரியல்கள்... புதிய சீரியல்களின் வருகைதான் காரணமா?. tamil.abplive.com. ta.
  12. Web site: சன் டிவியின் பிரபல சீரியல்களின் நேரம் மாற்றம்.. ரசிகர்கள் கடும் அதிருப்தி..!. tamil.abplive.com. ta.
  13. Web site: Sun TV Pushes Airing Of Iniya and Mr Manaivi; Check New Timings. News18 India. en.
  14. Web site: Ethirneechal To Mr. Manaivi: Here Is The List Of This Week's Top 10 Tamil TV Serials Based On TRP Rating. www.filmibeat.com. en.
  15. Web site: ETimes TV's poll results: Netizens select Mr Manaivi as their favourite daily soap; take a look at the other TV shows on the list. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en.
  16. Web site: Surya TV Serial Ninnishttam Ennishtam Actors and Characters – Ameen Madathil as Vicky, Sandra Babu as Anjali. www.keralatv.in.
  17. Web site: Preethiya Arasi – New Serial Promo 16 Oct 2023 @ 9 PM Udaya TV. 2023-10-02.

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