Anna (Tamil TV series)
| Anna | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | A.Durga Saravanan |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 200+[1] |
| Production | |
| Producers | Anil Sundar Gugan Manohar |
| Cinematography | Kalaivanan |
| Editor | Aravind |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 20–22 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Rajammal Creations |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee Tamil |
| Release | 22 May 2023 – present |
Anna (transl. Elder brother) is an Indian Tamil-language television series produced by Rajammal Creations, starring Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram in the lead roles. The serial is based on the bond between an elder brother and his 4 younger sisters and is based on Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar. It currently airs on Zee Tamil at 20:30 IST, and is available to watch on ZEE5.[2]
Plot[edit]
The plot revolves around Shanmugan (Senthil), a loving brother who raises his four younger sisters with the utmost care, as well as his dad (as he is a drunkard). However, he is over-protective, and doesn't realise that the girls have their own dreams and aspirations in life and sees marriage as the end goal in life. On the other hand, you have Bharani (Nithya Ram) who dislikes her house due to parental pressure and disapproval of her love with Shanmugan. How Shanmugan unites with Bharani, as well as how he takes care of the four sisters is the central plot.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Senthil Kumar as Shanmugam: A single man who runs a grocery shop and raised up his four younger sisters Rathna, Veera, Isakki and Kani. As his mother leaves them alone, he take the responsibility and take care of the house; Bharani's husband.[3]
- Nithya Ram as Bharani: A doctor and Shanmugam's cousin. She is dynamic and determined in her passion, SoundraPandi and Bakiyam 2nd Child, Muthupandi Younger sister and Sivabalan Elder sister; Shanmugam's wife.[4]
Supporting[edit]
- Poovilangu Mohan as Soundirapandi: a murderer and thief responsible for sending Shamugam's mother to jail for his crime he commits. Muthupandi, Bharani and Sivabalan's father and Shanmugam, Rathna, Veera, Isakki and Kani's uncle (Main Antagonist)
- Preetha Suresh as Isakki Ammal: Shanmugam's third sister; younger sister of Rathna and Veera; adoptive sister of Kani; Sivabalan's ex-love-interest, Muthupandi's wife.
- Sathya as Muthupandi IPS, Inspector of Police: Soundirapandi's first son; Bharani and Sivabalan's elder brother, Ratna's obsessive ex-lover, Isakki's husband, Kavitha's indirect murderer (Antagonist)
- STP Rosary as Vaikundham: Shanmugam, Rathna, Veera, Isakki's father and Kani's adoptive father. He develops an alcohol addiction and becomes a drunkard because his wife leaves his family, as there are four daughters.
- Sunitha as Rathna: Shanmugam's oldest sister; elder sister of Veera, Isakki and adoptive sister of Kani
- VJ Thara → Darsu Sundaram → Gowri Gopan as Veeralakshmi: Shanmugam's second sister, younger sister of Rathna, elder sister of Isakki and adoptive sister of Kani
- Hema Chinraj as Chellakani: Shanmugan's youngest adoptive sister; Rathna, Veera and Isakki's younger adoptive sister
- Sri Latha as Bhagyam: Soundirapandi's wife, Muthupandi, Bharani and Sivabalan's mother, Vaikundam's younger sister and Shanmugam, Rathna, Veera, Isakki and Kani's aunt
- Srilekha Rajendran as Pandiyamma: Soundirapandi's elder sister,Muthupandi, Bharani and Sivabalan's aunt (Secondary antagonist)
- Abinash as Sivabalan: Soundirapandi's second son; Isakki's ex-love-interest, Muthupandi & Bharani's younger brother
- Rhema Ashok as Shanmugam's cousin
- Saravanan as Vettukili: Shanmugam's best friend
- Hemanth Kumar as Bharani's ex-fiancé
- Santhosh → Ajay Bharat as Venkateshan: Rathna's love interest
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
It was announced on Monday 10 April 2023 that the series will be released on Zee Tamil.[5][6] The series will be produced by Rajammal Creations, which previously produced the Zee Tamil series Deivam Thantha Poove.[citation needed]
Casting[edit]
Senthil Kumar was cast in the main role in the serial, making his comeback to Tamil television after Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar.[7][8] Nithya Ram was cast in the female lead role in the serial, returning to Tamil television after Nandini nearly three years.[9][10] Initially, Rithika Tamil Selvi was chosen to play one of the sister role Isakki, but she quit later and was replaced by Preetha Suresh.[11][12]
Sunitha was cast as another sister role Rathna. VJ Thara was initially cast as Veeralakshmi, Shanmugam's second sister, but was replaced by Darsu Sundaram in end of 22 September 2023.[13][14] However, she also left[15] resulting in Gowri Gopan to play the role in April 2024.[16] Actor Santhosh was cast as Venkateshan, Rathna's love interest,[17] but he was replaced by Ajay Bharat in end of March 2024.[18]
Release[edit]
The first promo was unveiled on 15 April 2023, featuring Senthil Kumar at the Kavadi Aattam temple.[19][20]
Adaptations[edit]
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Anna அண்ணா |
22 May 2023 | Zee Tamil | Ongoing | |
| Telugu | Maa Annayya మా అన్నయ్య |
25 March 2024 | Zee Telugu | ||
| Kannada | Anna ಅನ್ನ |
TBA | Zee Kannada | Upcoming |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023[21] | Best Serial | Won | ||
| Favorite Serial | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor Male | Senthil Kumar | Shanmugam | Won | ||
| Kalachara Adaiyalathin Mugam 2023 | Won | ||||
| Favorite Actor Male | Nominated | ||||
| Favorite Actor Female | Nithya Ram | Bharani | Nominated | ||
| Favorite On Screen Pair | Nithya Ram & Senthil Kumar | Bharani & Shanmugam | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Mamiyar | Sri Latha | Baakiyam | Won | ||
| Favorite Mamiyar | Nominated | ||||
| Most Popular Amma | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor Female | Preetha[22] | Isakki Ammal | Won | ||
| VJ Thara | Veera Lakshmi | Nominated | |||
| Sunitha | Rathna | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor Male | Abinash | Sivabalan | Nominated | ||
| Rising Star of The Year | Sathya | Muthupandi | Won | ||
| Best Villi - Villain | Poovilangu Mohan | Soundira Pandi | Won | ||
| Sathya | Muthupandi | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Villi - Villain | Poovilangu Mohan | Soundira Pandi | Nominated | ||
| Sathya | Muthupandi | Nominated | |||
| Most Popular Appa | Rosario | Vaikundam | Won | ||
| Best Comedian | Saravanan | Vettukili | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Popular TV show 'Anna' completes 100 episodes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram to play lead roles in upcoming show 'Anna'". The Times of India. 29 March 2023.
- ^ "அண்ணா என்ற புதிய சீரியலுக்காக மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் வாங்கும் சம்பள விவரம் இதோ…". www.cinemamedai.com (in Tamil). 11 April 2023.
- ^ "மீண்டும் சின்னத்திரையில் நந்தினி சீரியல் நடிகை நித்யா ராம்!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 20 April 2023.
- ^ "செந்தில் மற்றும் நித்தியராம் நடிக்கும் தொடரின் பூஜை ஆரம்பம்". cinema.dinamalar.com (in Tamil). 13 April 2023.
- ^ "மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் ஜோடியாக நித்யா ராம்.. 'அண்ணா' சீரியல் பூஜை! வைரல் ஸ்டில்கள்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil).
- ^ "Popular TV actor Senthil to play legendary actor MGR's fan in upcoming show 'Anna'?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com (in Tamil). 18 May 2023.
- ^ "விஜய் டிவியிலிருந்து விலகி ஜீ தமிழில் இணைந்த மிர்ச்சி செந்தில்..!! சீரியல் குறித்து புதிய அறிவிப்பு..!!". 1newsnation.com (in Tamil). 29 March 2023.
- ^ "மீண்டும் சீரியலுக்கு வரும் நித்யா ராம்.. கலக்கலாக தொடங்கிய பூஜை.. முதல் நாளே இப்படி ஒரு அமர்க்களமா?". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Nithyaram backs to Tamil serial". cinema.dinamalar.com (in Tamil). 31 March 2023.
- ^ "வேறு சேனலில் அறிமுகமாகும் பாக்கியலட்சுமி சீரியல் அமிர்தா.. புது சீரியலில் இப்படி ஒரு கேரக்டரா?". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 28 March 2023.
- ^ "தொடங்குவதற்கு முன்பே மாற்றப்பட்ட விஜய் டிவி சீரியல் நடிகை!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Darsu Sundaram to make her TV serial debut with 'Anna', 'I will give my best to the show'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Actress Thara announces her exit from TV show 'Anna'; Darsu Sundaram to replace her as Veera?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Darsu Sundaram quits 'Anna'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Dancer Gowri Gopan joins the cast of TV show, Anna". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Actor Santhosh quits Tamil daily soap 'Anna'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Actor Ajai Bharat joins the cast of TV show, Anna; says "I am really excited to play the role, Venkatesan"". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 22 March 2024.
- ^ "புதிய தொடர் முலம் ரிஎன்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் பிரபல நடிகர்..!!! ஆக்ரோசமாக சாமியாடும் ப்ரோமோ வீடியோ வைரல்." 24x7tamil.com (in Tamil). 15 April 2023.
- ^ "காவடியுடன் மாஸ் என்ட்ரி கொடுத்த ஷண்முகம் - அண்ணா சீரியல் முதல் எபிசோட் அப்டேட்!". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 22 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Diwali arrives early with Zee Tamil". www.medianews4u.com. 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Anna actress Preetha Suresh expresses gratitude to fans". The Times of India. 6 November 2023.