Nee Naan Kaadhal Explained

Genre:Romance
Drama
Based On:Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
Director:Rajan Sundaram
Music:James Victor
Country:India
Language:Tamil
Num Episodes:71
Executive Producer:Radhamurugan
Producer:Thai Creations
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:22 minutes
Company:Thaai Creations
Network:Star Vijay
Last Aired:present

Nee Naan Kaadhal (You, Me and Love) is an 2023 Indian Tamil drama television series that airs on Star Vijay, starring Prem Jacob, Varshini Suresh, Saai Gayathri, Shankaresh Kumar, Naveen Muralidhar and VJ Dhanusek Vijayakumar.[1] [2] [3]

The series is a remake of Hindi series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, which aired on Star Plus. The story is about a rich short-tempered businessman and a self-respected middle-class woman, whilst the series is directed by Raja Sundaram and produced by Malarvizhi Thaiselvam under the banner of Thaai Creations.

Plot

Abi is an outgoing middle-class woman, who steps in to help run her older sister's marriage with her parents. However, when she goes to meet her uncle to collect money, she accidentally goes into Raghav's textile convention and bumps into him. After the ceremony, pictures are taken of Abi and Raghav at the hotel after they are caught in a hotel room together, and Anu's marriage is called off once the pictures go viral.

As a result, Anu and Abi relocate to Chennai with their aunt Andal to her home. However, Abi ends up encountering Raghav in Chennai. Raghav is traumatised by his past relationship and can't get over the mistakes that caused it, explaining why he got drunk in the hotel.

On the other hand, Anu ends up being wooed by Akash, Raghav's cousin brother. Akash has a one-sided love for her and attempts to woo her at any cost.

The story focuses on how Abi and Raghav form a relationship and find love, as well as their respective siblings.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

StarPlus's fictional drama Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? was remade on Star Maa in 2022 as Nuvvu Nenu Prema in Telugu. Due to the success of the series in Telugu language, Thaai Creations company decided to produce it in Tamil as well. It was announced on Friday 1 September 2023 that the series will be released on Star Vijay.[5] Raja Sundaram has directed the series that deals with the romantic story.[6]

Casting

Newcomers Prem Jacob and Varshini Suresh was cast in the main role in the serial.[7] Saai Gayathri was cast in the second lead role in the serial,[8] returning to after Pandian Stores nearly one years. Shankaresh Kumar who plays the lead alongside her.[9] Naveen Muralidhar was cast as in a negative role,[10] [11] [12] marking his return to television after Paavam Ganesan.[13] Pazhani Pattalam was also cast to play a supporting role within the serial, marking his television serial debut.

Release

The first promo was unveiled on 7 October 2023, which gave a brief insight in both the hero and heroine's lives.[14] It began airing on Star Vijay on 13 November 2023, replacing Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum.[15]

Adaptations

LanguageTitleOriginal releaseNetwork(s)Last airedNotes
HindiIss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
इस प्यार को क्या नाम दूं?
6 June 2011StarPlus30 November 2012Original
KannadaAragini
ಅರಗಿಣಿ
5 August 2013Star Suvarna17 April 2015Remake
BengaliBojhena Se Bojhena
বোঝেনা সে বোঝেনা
4 November 2013Star Jalsha18 June 2016
TeluguNuvvu Nenu Prema
నువ్వు నేను ప్రేమ
16 May 2022Star MaaOngoing
OdiaTu Kahibu Na Mu
ତୁ କହିବୁ ନା ମୁଁ
6 June 2022Star Kiran25 February 2023
TamilNee Naan Kaadhal
நீ நான் காதல்
13 November 2023Star VijayOngoing
MalayalamEtho Janma Kalpanayil
ഏതോ ജന്മ കല്പനയിൽ
29 January 2024Asianet

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Popular actors Prem Jacob and Varshini Suresh to play the lead roles in the upcoming show 'Nee Naan Kadhal'. The Times of India. 9 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Prem Jacob and Varshini Suresh starrer 'Nee Naan Kadhal' to entertain Tamil TV audience. The Times of India. 4 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Nee Naan Kaadhal . 2023-11-13 . Disney+ Hotstar . en.
  4. Web site: Dharoshni Sekar join the cast of ‘Nee Naan Kaadhal’. The Times of India. 20 August 2024.
  5. Web site: விஜய் டிவியில் புதிய சீரியல்.. ஹீரோ, ஹீரோயின் யார் தெரியுமா.. . cineulagam.com. 3 September 2023. ta.
  6. Web site: விஜய் டிவியில் ஒளிபரப்பாக போகும் புத்தம் புதிய சீரியல்.. இணையத்தில் வெளியான ஹாட் அப்டேட், டைட்டில் இதுதான்.!!. kalakkalcinema.com. 3 September 2023. ta.
  7. Web site: Television actors Prem Jacob and Varshini Suresh join the cast of ‘Nee Naan Kaadhal’. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 7 September 2023. en.
  8. Web site: Popular actress Saai Gayathri to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Nee Naan Kadhal'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 September 2023. en.
  9. Web site: விஜய் தொலைக்காட்சியில் புதிய தொடரில் நடிக்கும் சங்கரேஷ் குமார். www.dinamani.com. 4 September 2023. ta.
  10. Web site: Paavam Ganesan actor Naveen Muralidhar to play the negative role in upcoming show 'Nee Naan Kadhal'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 September 2023. en.
  11. Web site: புதிய தொடரில் வில்லனாக நடிக்கும் நவீன். Dinamalar. 9 September 2023. ta.
  12. Web site: வில்லனாக மாறும் நடிகர் நவீன்.. முக்கிய சீரியல் பற்றிய அப்டேட். cineulagam.com. 6 September 2023. ta.
  13. Web site: வில்லனாக நடிக்கும் 'பாவம் கணேசன்' தொடரின் நவீன். www.dinamani.com. 7 September 2023. ta.
  14. Promo 1. Nee Naan Kaadhal Promo 01 Nee Naan Kaadhal Star Vijay.
  15. Web site: Tamil TV show ‘Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum' to go off-air. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 8 November 2023 .