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Manasellam (TV series)

Manasellam (transl. All over the heart) is an Indian Tamil-language romantic family drama series that premiered on 20 January 2025 on Zee Tamil and digitally streams on ZEE5.[1] It stars Deepak Kumar, Jai Bala, Venba and Parameshwari Reddy in lead roles.[2]

The serial is based on the bond between an two elder brother and his two younger sisters family. It is produced by Shihan Dr. Puspanathan, written by Ramana Gopinath and directed by Brahma G. Dev. The series was launched along with Gettimelam.[3][4]

Plot

The story revolves around Raja Sundaram's family and his brother Gunasekaran and Sisters Suppulakshmi and Varalakshmi, who run a 'Cholan Masala' business out of their village.

Raja Sundaram's son Karikalan, an illiterate but kind person. Gunasekaran's son Arul, who has foreign education. Suppulakshmi, she is widow, her daughter Nandini is studious and patriotic. Second younger sister Varalakshmi's daughter Vanathi is distant from studies but is innocent. They are plans to arrange two marriages in same time. However, the revelation of a secret love story disrupts these plans, sparking conflict and emotional drama.[2]

Cast

Main

  • Deepak Kumar as Karikalan
  • Jai Bala as Arul
  • Venba as Vanathi[5]
  • Parameshwari Reddy as Nandini

Recurring

  • Uday Mahesh as Raja Sundaram; Manimegalai's husband and Karikalan's father.
  • Surendar Raaj as Gunasekaran; Raja Sundaram's younger brother, Kalyani's husband and Arul's father.
  • Bagyalakshmi as Manimegalai; Raja Sundaram's wife and Karikalan's mother.
  • Sindhujaa Vijii as Kalyani; Gunasekaran's wife and Arul's mother.
  • Deviteju as Suppulakshmi; Nandini's mother
  • Vasavi as Varalakshmi; Vanathi's mother
  • --- as Varatharajan
  • Dhachayani as
  • DheekshiJansi as Kayal

Production

Casting

After Endrendrum Punnagai and Iniya, Deepak Kuma made a comeback through this series as "Karikalan".[2] Newcomer Jai Bala was cast as Arul, with his rise to fame coming through his numerous short films and single shot film Drama. Actress Venba made her debut as Vanathi, with his rise to fame coming through his numerous child artist in films.[6] Telugu Television actress Parameshwari Reddy made her Tamil debut as Nandini.[2]

Release

The first promo was released on 15 December 2024, which gave a brief insight in Raja Sundaram's family and The main characters of the series were also introduced. The second promo was unveiled on 3 January 2025, featuring Deepak Kumar, Jai Bala, Venba and Parameshwari Reddy depicting the story with a song and revealing the leads.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Zee Tamil launches two new fiction shows; Manasellam and Getti Melam". www.medianews4u.com. 20 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e Vinodhini Kumar (16 December 2024). "Another New Rural Serial 'Manasellam' to be launched in Zee Tamil Soon". www.southmoviez.com.
  3. ^ "Zee Tamil announces two new shows: Manasellam and Getti Melam". mediabrief.com.
  4. ^ "சின்னத்திரை : ஜீ தமிழில் இரண்டு புதிய தொடர்கள்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 20 January 2025.
  5. ^ "ஜீ தமிழில் விரைவில் ஒளிபரப்பாகும் புதிய தொடர்.. வெளிவந்த புரொமோ". cineulagam.com (in Tamil).
  6. ^ "Did you know Manasellam actress Vanba acted in Suriya's film Ghajini?". The Times of India. 12 February 2025.