Meena (2023 TV series)

*Meena*
Meena
Genre	Drama
Created by	T. G. Thiyagarajan
Written by	Dialogue ; Rajesh Khanna
Screenplay by	G.Radhakrishnan
Directed by	Muthukumarasamy
Starring	Indhu Chowdhary; Jay Srinivasa Kumar;
Theme music composer	Ajesh
Opening theme	"Poove Kathai Pesalama" Saindhavi (Vocals), Snehan (Lyrics)
Country of origin	India
Original language	Tamil
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	368
Production
Producer	Selvi Thiyagarajan; G.Saravanan; ;
Cinematography	C. Dhandapani
Editor	Subash Bagavathiappan
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	approx.20-22 minutes per episode
Production company	Sathya Jyothi Films; Sun Entertainment; ;
Original release
Network	Sun TV
Release	24 July 2023 –; 10 October 2024

Meena is a 2023-2024 Indian Tamil-language television series, starring Indhu Chowdhary and Jay Srinivasa Kumar. The show is directed by Muthukumarasamy and produced by Selvi Thiyagarajan and G.Saravanan under the banner of Sathya Jyothi Films and Sun Entertainment.

It was premiered on 24 July 2023 aired on Sun TV from Monday to Saturday and ended with 368 episodes from 10 October 2024. It is also available on the digital platform Sun NXT.^[1]

Synopsis

Two close friends, Chidambaram and Sathyamoorthy, carry a 25-year-old mutual grudge.

Cast

Main

Indhu Chowdhary as Meena Ram: A school teacher; Ram's wife (2023-2024)
Jay Srinivasa Kumar as Ram Chidambaram: Chidambaram and Revathy's son; Meena's husband (2023-2024)

Recurring

Abhishek Shankar as Sathyamoorthy: Chidambaram's arch-rival (2023-2024)
Vignesh as Chidambaram: Sathyamoorthy's arch-rival (2023-2024)
Sujatha Selvaraj as Subbulakshmi: Kasturi's mother (2023-2024)
Vanadana Michel as Vedhanayagi, Chidambaram and Sathyamoorthy's arch-rival (2024)
Kavyavarshini Arun as Anjali Gokul: Meena's arch-rival; Gokul's wife (2023-2024)
Sonia Bose as Kasthuri: Sathyamoorthy's wife; Chidambaram's sister (2023-2024)
Munish Raja as Gokul: Kasturi's brother; Anjali's husband (2023-2024)
Bila Bose as Sukanya's husband, Divya's father
S.Kumaran as Kumaran Sathyamoorthy: Sathyamoorthy's son (2023-2024)
Harikrishnan as Ganesan Sathyamoorthy: Sathyamoorthy's son; Devi's husband (2023-2024)
Minnal Deepa as Revathy: Chidambaram's wife (2023-2024)
Ra. Sangeetha as Devi Ganesan: Chidambaram and Revathy's daughter (2023-2024)
Kavitha Solairaja as Sukanya: Chidambaram's sister
Kurinji Nathan as Paralogam (2023-2024)
Dharani Hephziba as Divya: Sukanya 's husband; Sukanya's daughter
C. Parthasarathy (2023)
Thangamani (2023)

Production

Development

After the ending of the Sun TV drama Thirumagal, its production company Sathya Jyothi Films decide to produce Meena, to be produced by Selvi Thiyagarajan and G.Saravanan under the banner of Sathya Jyothi Films.^[2] Initially, the title of the serial was named Sabash Meena.^[3] The first promo was released under the title 'Meena' on 11 July 2023.^[4]

The concept of the show was originally based on Vikraman's 1996 film Poove Unakkaga.^[5]

Casting

Indhu Chowdhary was cast in the female lead role as Meena.^[6] Jay Srinivasa Kumar plays the male lead alongside her. This making Indhu Chowdhary and Jay Srinivasa Kumar first lead role in Tamil television. Actor Jay Srinivasa Kumar to act in this series, he left the series Ilakkiya.^[7]

Abhishek Shankar was cast as Sathyamoorthy, marking his return after Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal. Vignesh was cast as Chidambaram, marking his return after Vaidhegi Kaathirundhaal. Actress Sonia^[8] play the role of Sathyamoorthy's wife and a mother struggling with two sons.^[9]

Release

The first promo was released on 11 July 2023 featuring Abhishek Shankar, Sonia, Viknesh, Minnal Deepa, Indhu Chowdhary and Jay Srinivasa Kumar.^[10] The second promo was unveiled on 11 July 2023, featuring protagonist Indhu Chowdhary tell the story and revealing the release date.^[11]

The show was broadcast on Sun TV starting on 24 July 2023 from Monday to Saturday, replacing the serial 'Thirumagal'.^[12]

References

^ "மீனா தொடரின் நேரம் அறிவிப்பு". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 July 2023.
^ "New TV serial 'Meena' to launch soon". The Times of India. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
^ "New TV serial 'Sabash Meena' to launch soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
^ "சன் டிவியில் என்ட்ரீ கொடுக்கும் புதிய தொடர்... இல்லத்தரசிகள் கொண்டாட்டம்..!". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 July 2023.
^ "விஜய் நடித்த பூவே உனக்காக பாணியில் ஒரு புதிய தொடர்". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 July 2023.
^ "Television actress Indhu Chowdhary play as Meena". timesofindia.indiatimes.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Actor Jay Srinivasa Kumar announces his exit from TV show 'Ilakiya'; Vishnu to replace him as Karthick?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
^ "சன் டிவி-யின் புதிய சீரியல்.. முக்கிய ரோலில் நடிக்கும் சோனியா போஸ் வெங்கட்!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 12 May 2023.
^ "சன் டி.வி புதிய சீரியல்: 2 குழந்தைகளின் தாயாக பிரபல நடிகை". tamil.indianexpress.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 June 2023.
^ Meena serial 1. New Serial Promo | Sun TV.
^ Meena serial 2. New Serial Promo 2| Sun TV.
^ "முடிவுக்கு வந்த பிரபல சன் டிவி தொடர்! புதிய தொடர் என்ன தெரியுமா?". tamil.asianetnews.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 24 July 2023.

External links

Meena at Sun NXT
Meena at IMDb

[1] "மீனா தொடரின் நேரம் அறிவிப்பு". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 July 2023.

[2] "New TV serial 'Meena' to launch soon". The Times of India. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.

[3] "New TV serial 'Sabash Meena' to launch soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2023.

[4] "சன் டிவியில் என்ட்ரீ கொடுக்கும் புதிய தொடர்... இல்லத்தரசிகள் கொண்டாட்டம்..!". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 July 2023.

[5] "விஜய் நடித்த பூவே உனக்காக பாணியில் ஒரு புதிய தொடர்". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 July 2023.

[6] "Television actress Indhu Chowdhary play as Meena". timesofindia.indiatimes.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[7] "Actor Jay Srinivasa Kumar announces his exit from TV show 'Ilakiya'; Vishnu to replace him as Karthick?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.

[8] "சன் டிவி-யின் புதிய சீரியல்.. முக்கிய ரோலில் நடிக்கும் சோனியா போஸ் வெங்கட்!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 12 May 2023.

[9] "சன் டி.வி புதிய சீரியல்: 2 குழந்தைகளின் தாயாக பிரபல நடிகை". tamil.indianexpress.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 June 2023.

[10] Meena serial 1. New Serial Promo | Sun TV.

[11] Meena serial 2. New Serial Promo 2| Sun TV.

[12] "முடிவுக்கு வந்த பிரபல சன் டிவி தொடர்! புதிய தொடர் என்ன தெரியுமா?". tamil.asianetnews.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 24 July 2023.

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Key people	T. G. Thyagarajan
Films	Moondram Pirai (1982) Pagal Nilavu (1985) Manithanin Marupakkam (1986) Jeeva (1988) Kizhakku Vaasal (1990) Idhayam (1991) Endrum Anbudan (1992) Vedan (1993) Honest Raj (1994) Harichandra (1998) Parthiban Kanavu (2003) Em Magan (2006) Jayamkondaan (2008) Baana Kaathadi (2010) Thodari (2016) Sathriyan (2017) Vivegam (2017) Viswasam (2019) Pattas (2020) Sivakumarin Sabadham (2020) Anbarivu (2022) Maaran (2022) Veeran (2023) Captain Miller (2024)
TV series	Anandham (2003–2009) Kalyanam (2009) Idhayam (2009–2012) Aan Paavam (2012) Puguntha Veedu (2012–2014) Annakodiyum Aindhu Pengalum (2015–2016) Sumangali (2017–2019) Thirumagal (2020–2023) (2017–2019) Meena (2023-)