Aindham Vedham

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Aindham Vedham
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GenreMythological thriller
Created by Naga
Directed by Naga
Music by Revaa
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
CinematographySrinivasan Devarajan
EditorRejeesh MR
Production companyAbirami Media Works
Original release
Network ZEE5
Release25 October 2024 (2024-10-25) 
present

Aindham Vedham is a Tamil-language Sci-fi mythological thriller series directed by Naga (director of Marmadesam, television series). It stars Sai Dhanshika, Santhosh Prathap and Vivek Rajgopal as the lead characters. The cast includes Y. G. Mahendra, Krisha Kurup, Ramjee, Devadarshini, Mathew Varghese, and Ponvannan. [1] The show is slated to debut on ZEE5 in both Tamil and Telugu on 25 October, 2024. [2]

Contents

Plot

The story follows Anu, a young woman who travels to Varanasi to perform the last rites of her mother. During her stay, she encounters a mysterious figure who entrusts her with an ancient relic and instructs her to deliver it to a priest in Tamil Nadu. The relic holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the Fifth Veda, a long-lost ancient text. As Anu embarks on this perilous journey, she faces numerous challenges, including malevolent forces determined to stop her. Racing against time, Anu must navigate through dangerous situations to uncover the truth and ensure the relic reaches its destination before the evil forces catch up with her.

Cast

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected by
11"The The Box"L. Nagarajan
21"The Mysterious Destination"L. Nagarajan
31"The Codex"L. Nagarajan
41"Bheeja Mantra"L. Nagarajan
51"Deciphering The Codex"L. Nagarajan
61"Future Written In The Past"L. Nagarajan
71"The Riddle"L. Nagarajan
81"The Fifth Veda"L. Nagarajan

Production

The show was produced by Abirami Media Works in collaboration with Naga Films and ZEE5 Originals. It was created and directed by L. Nagarajan, who is known for his 1990s thriller Marmadesam . [3] The cinematography was done by Srinivasan Devarajan, editing by Rejeesh MR and the music was composed by Revaa. [2] The makers released the first official motion poster for Aindham Vedham on 3 October, 2024. The official teaser was then released on 11 October 2024. [4] The series is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 25 October 2024. [5]

Reception

Thinkal Menon of Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "A slick making style and fast-paced editing pattern would have worked wonders for Aindham Vedham which succeeds only partly in making the viewers connect with its characters on an emotional level." [6] Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News 18 gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Instead of being a mythical series that marries myth to science, Aindham Vedham ends up being a self-important work that insists upon itself." [7] Anusha Sundar of OTT Play gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Aidham Vedham can be given a shot to watch, but if it is really binge-worthy is debatable." [8]

Narayani M of The New Indian Express gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Aindham Vedham could have conjured up a tighter screenplay, runtime and a show-don’t-tell set up, to create a solid premise that potentially opens a portal to a succesful [sic] franchise in the future." [9] Janani K of India Today gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Despite its occasional shortcomings, Aindham Vedham emerges as a noteworthy addition to Indian streaming content." [10]

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