Anna (Tamil TV series)
| Anna | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | A.Durga Saravanan |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| 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 | 22-05-2023 |
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. It currently airs on Zee Tamil at 8:30 IST.[1]
Plot
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 has a disliking for her home for unknown reasons.
Cast
Main
- 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.[2]
- Nithya Ram as Bharani – A doctor and Shanmugams's uncle daughter. She is dynamic and determined in her passion.[3]
Supporting
- STP Rosary as a Father of Shanmugam, Rathna, Veera, Isakki and Kani. He addicted to alcohol and became a drunker because of his wife leaves his family, as there are four daughters.
- Sunitha as Rathna – First sister of Shanmugam, elder sister of Veera, Isakki and Kani
- VJ Thara as Veeralakshmi – Second sister of Shanmugam, younger sister of Rathna, elder sister of Isakki and Kani
- Preetha Suresh as Isakki Ammal – Third sister of Shanmugam, younger sister of Rathna and Veera, elder sister of Kani
- Hema Chinraj as Chellakani – Fourth sister of Shanmugam, younger sister of Rathna, Veera and Isakki
- Poovilangu Mohan as Soundira Pandi – Bharani's father and Uncle of Shanmugam, Rathna, Veera, Isakki and Kani
- Sri Latha as unknown - Soundira Pandi's wife, Muthupandi and Barani's mother
- Sathya as Muthupandi - Soundira Pandi's son
- Santhosh
Production
Development
It was announced on Monday 10 April 2023 that the series will be released on Zee Tamil.[4][5] The series will be produced by Rajammal Creations, which previously produced the Zee Tamil series Deivam Thantha Poove.
Casting
Senthil Kumar was cast in the main role in the serial, making his comeback to Tamil television after Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar.[6][7] Nithya Ram was cast in the female lead role in the serial, returning to Tamil television after Nandini nearly three years.[8][9] Initially, Rithika Tamil Selvi was chosen to play another lead role, but she quit later.[10][11]
Release
The first promo was unveiled on 15 April 2023, featuring Senthil Kumar at the Kavadi Aattam temple.[12][13]
Reception
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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). 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-05-31.