Sengalam Explained

Genre:	Political Thriller
Director:	S. R. Prabhakaran
List Episodes:	Episodes
Country:	India
Num Seasons:	1
Language:	Tamil
Music:	Dharan Kumar
Cinematography:	Vetrivel Mahendran
Editor:	Biju V Don Bosco
Producer:	Abinesh Elangovan
Runtime:	25-30 minutes
Company:	Abi and Abi Productions
Network:	ZEE5

Sengalam is an 2023 Indian Tamil-language political thriller streaming television series written and directed by S. R. Prabhakaran for ZEE5,^[1] which focuses on the world of politics in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. The show producer by Abinesh Elangovan under the banner of Abi and Abi Productions.

The principal characters of the series include Vani Bhojan and Kalaiyarasan.^[2] The nine episodic series is premiere on ZEE5 on 24 March 2023.^{[3] [4]}

Synopsis

Sengalam is a revenge drama set in the backdrop of a political feud. It is about Rayar and his 2 brothers who are on a ruthless revengeful killing spree. Their story is interspersed with what happened a couple of years back leading to the reason for the brothers’ seeking revenge. The story delves into life of the various political families within a district, and what they do for their political gains.

Development

Production

The series is produced by Abinesh Elangovan under the production house of Abi and Abi Productions, with music composed by Dharan Kumar and screenplay and director by S. R. Prabhakaran. S. R. Prabhakaran marked his web series debut with this series.

Casting

Vani Bhojan^[5] was cast in the female lead role, Kalaiyarasan^[6] plays the male lead alongside her.^[7]

Release

It was announced on Wednesday 18 March 2023 that the series will be released on 24 March 2023 in Tamil and Telugu languages on ZEE5.^{[8] [9]} The first Trailer was unveiled on 18 March 2023.^{[10] [11] [12]}

Reception

Cinema Express rated it 2 out of 5 and commented, "There is no doubt that politics cannot be without the influence of class and caste, and Sengalam subtly brings in these angles in the exploration of how innocent individuals are often caught in the crossfire of devious plots."^[13] SouthFirst called it "A riveting political thriller that leaves you wanting more."^[14]

External links

• • Sengalam on ZEE5

Notes and References

1. Web site: 18 March 2023. செங்களம் எனும் இணையத் தொடர். www.virakesari.lk. ta.
2. Web site: 18 March 2023. The official trailer of Kalaiyarasan & Vani Bhojan's new web series is promising!. www.indiaglitz.com. en.
3. Web site: 18 March 2023. Sengalam OTT Release Date : When and Where To Watch . www.filmibeat.com. en.
4. Web site: 19 March 2023. அரசியல் திரில்லராக உருவாகியுள்ள ‘செங்களம்’ இணையத் தொடர்! - மார்ச் 24 ஆம் தேதி ஜீ5 தளத்தில் வெளியாகிறது. www.cinemainbox.com. ta.
5. Web site: 19 March 2023. அரசியல் பிரவேசம் வாய்க்குமா? - வாணி போஜனின் அதிரடி பதில்!. tamil.hindustantimes.com. ta.
6. Web site: 19 March 2023. கலையரசன் நடிப்பில் 'செங்களம்' சீரிஸ் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு . www.thanthitv.com. ta.
7. Web site: 18 March 2023. When and Where to watch Kalaiyarasan and Vani Bhojan's political drama. www.ottplay.com. en.
8. Web site: 19 March 2023. "செங்களம்" இணைய தொடர் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீட்டு விழா - இது ஒரு பொலிடிகல் திரில்லர்: இயக்குநர். www.hindutamil.in. ta.
9. Web site: 16 March 2023. South India contributes more than 50% of our total subscription: Zee5’s Manish Kalra . www.thehindubusinessline.com. en.
10. Web site: 18 March 2023. "சாகும் வரை அரசியல் பேசுவேன்.. ஆனால் கட்சி தொடங்கமாட்டேன்" - இயக்குநர் அமீர் பரபரப்பு பேச்சு. tamil.abplive.com. ta.
11. Web site: 19 March 2023. Kalaiyarasan's Sengalam trailer out. www.cinemaexpress.com. en.
12. Web site: 19 March 2023. ஓடிடி ரிலீஸ்.. கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் செங்களம் ட்ரெய்லர் - பொறாமைப்பட்ட அமீர். tamil.filmibeat.com. ta.
13. Web site: 19 March 2023. Sengalam Series Review: Effective performances elevate this predictable tale of power play . CinemaExpress. en.
14. Web site: 19 March 2023. Sengalam review: A riveting political thriller that leaves you wanting more . SouthFirst. en.