Thalaimai Seyalagam
| Thalaimai Seyalagam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Political Thriller |
| Written by | Vasanthabalan Story S Jeyamohan G Vasanthabalan |
| Screenplay by | dialogues S.K. Jeeva Bharani Giri |
| Directed by | Vasanthabalan |
| Starring | Kishore Sriya Reddy Bharath Remya Nambeesan |
| Theme music composer | Ghibran |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Pooja Sarathkumar Krishna Chandar Elango |
| Producers | Radhika Sarathkumar R. Sarathkumar |
| Production location | Chennai |
| Cinematography | Ravishankar |
| Editor | Ravikumar M |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx.30-40 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Radaan Mediaworks |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | 17 May 2024 |
Thalaimai Seyalagam is an Upcoming 2024 Indian Tamil-language political thriller streaming television series written and directed by Vasanthabalan for ZEE5. The show revolves around an immersive experience into the cutthroat world of Tamil Nadu politics. The show producer by Radhika Sarathkumar and R. Sarathkumar under the banner of Radaan Mediaworks.
The series explores the journey of one woman's quest for power, shedding light on the pivotal role of women in shaping political ideologies. The principal characters of the series include Kishore, Sriya Reddy, Bharath and Remya Nambeesan.[1] The eight episodic series is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 17 May 2024.
Synopsis[edit]
In the turbulent landscape of Tamil Nadu's political arena, Chief Minister Arunachalam finds himself entangled in a trial concerning a corruption scandal from fifteen years ago. With his hold on power slipping, ambitious individuals lurk like predators, eagerly eyeing the prestigious CM position. Arunachalam's foes, including opposition leader Amudhavalli, his daughter, and his scheming son-in-law Hariharan, plot to seize control. Meanwhile, Arunachalam's trusted ally Kotravai, an experienced journalist, encounters unexpected challenges. As the saga unfolds, diverse strands of inquiry converge, revealing long-concealed truths.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
Recurring[edit]
- Kani Kusruti
- Niroop Nandakumar
- Dharsha Gupta
- Sara Black
- Siddharth Vipin
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Santhana Bharathi
- Kanya Bharathi
Development[edit]
Production[edit]
The series was announced as a part of ZEE5s future slate of content in April 2022.[2] The series is Radhika and R. Sarathkumar`s first collaboration with ZEE5.[3] The show based on the life of the politician in Tamil Nadu.
Vasanthabalan of Veyil (2006), Angaadi Theru (2008) and Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) fame, has directed the series that deals with the politician.[4] The music for the series was composed by Ghibran. The cinematography was handled by Ravishankar, editing by Ravikumar M and Producer by Radhika Sarathkumar and R. Sarathkumar under the banner of Radaan Mediaworks.[5]
Casting[edit]
Kishore was cast in the leading role of Chief Minister Arunachalam. Sriya Reddy was cast as opposition leader Amudhavalli.[6][7] actors Bharath and Adithya Menon were selected as police officers. Veteran actors Y. G. Mahendran plays a lawyer and Santhana Bharathi plays an political leader.
Release[edit]
It was announced in April 2022, by Radhika Sarathkumar that the series will be released on ZEE5. The first look Motion poster on 3 May 2024, The poster features a Kishore reading a newspaper which has a headline of his arrest and it also says that he has been accused of corruption and asks if the union government is responsible for this.[8]
The same day, first Teaser was released[9][10][11] and the series is schedule for a worldwide release on May 17 on ZEE5.[12] It has also been dubbed in Telugu.[13][14]
References[edit]
- ^ "'Thalaimai Seyalagam' teaser: Kishore, Sriya Reddy and Bharath starrer promises an engaging political thriller". TheHindu.com.
- ^ "ZEE5 announces upcoming slate of releases". cinemaexpress.com. 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Radhika Sarathkumar and ZEE5's Thalaimai Seyalagam gets its streaming date". www.123telugu.com.
- ^ "'நீதிக்காகக் குற்றங்கள் செய்ய வேண்டியிருக்கும்' - வசந்த பாலனின் 'தலைமைச் செயலகம்". Nakkheeran.in (in Tamil).
- ^ "ZEE5, Radhika Sarath Kumar's "Thalaimai Seyalagam" teaser out, gets a streaming date". telanganatoday.com.
- ^ "'Salaar' actress Sriya Reddy says she had to underplay her her body language in 'Thalaimai Seyalagam'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Sriya Reddy to play a power-hungry politician in Tamil web series 'Thalamai Seyalgam'". www.thestatesman.com.
- ^ "Thalaimai Seyalagam trailer: Kishore, Shriya Reddy's thriller exposes quest for power in Tamil Nadu politics". www.dnaindia.com.
- ^ "Thalaimai Seyalagam Teaser Out". www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ "'நீதி என்பது யாதெனில்...' - வசந்தபாலனின் 'தலைமை செயலகம்' வெப் சீரிஸ் டீசர் எப்படி?". www.hindutamil.in (in Tamil).
- ^ "'Thalaimai Seyalagam' web series trailer: A gripping comeback from director Vasantha Balan!". www.indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "த்ரிஷா வெளியிட்ட 'தலைமை செயலகம்' வீடியோ..பரபரப்பான அரசியல் களம்..!". indiaglitz.com (in Tamil).
- ^ "Shriya Reddy Web Series: తమిళనాడు రాజకీయాలపై సలార్ విలన్ శ్రియా రెడ్డి వెబ్ సిరీస్ - తెలుగులోనూ స్ట్రీమింగ్". hindustatimes.com (in Telugu).
- ^ "Telugu trailer of Thalaimai Seyalagam unveiled". www.123telugu.com.