Baakiyalakshmi

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Baakiyalakshmi
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Genre Drama
Written by Leena Gangopadhyay (dialogues)
Sangeetha Mohan
Krish
Priya Thambi
Directed bySiva Sekar (episodes 1–25)
I. David (episodes 26–1469)
Creative directorsPriya Thambi
S. V. Rathna Kumar
StarringK. S. Suchitra Shetty
Sathish Kumar
Reshma Pasupuleti
Theme music composerKiran
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1469
Production
ProducerVenus Infotainment Private Limited
EditorsV. Sakthi
T. Vinoth Nathan
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time20–22 minutes
Production companyVenus Infotainment
Original release
Network Star Vijay
Release27 July 2020 (2020-07-27) –
8 August 2025 (2025-08-08)
Related
Sreemoyee

Baakiyalakshmi is an Indian Tamil-language television drama series that aired on Star Vijay from 27 July 2020 to 8 August 2025, completing 1469 episodes. [1] [2] It is an official remake of the Bengali television series Sreemoyee broadcast on Star Jalsha. [3] [4] [5] The series starred K. S. Suchitra Shetty in the titular role, with Sathish Kumar and Reshma Pasupuleti in other prominent roles. [6] [7] [8]

Contents

Plot

Bhagyalakshmi is a homemaker who has settled in a well to do family in Pallavaram, a locality near Chennai. She has a husband, Gopinath, two sons, Chezhiyan and Ezhil, and a daughter, Iniya. Her in-laws Eshwari and Ramamoorthy also live with them, with a maid, Selvi. The story follows Bhagya and her family members through both son's love marriages, Gopinath marrying his college sweetheart Radhika, Iniya becomes involved in unwanted chaos in school and college, following Ramamoorthy's death and Iniya's marriage to Akash, following him to become successful.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Special appearances

Production

Casting

Actress Kasthuri Shankar was initially considered for the role of Baakiyalakshmi as well Intinti Gruhalakshmi, the Telugu-language version of the serial, airing on Star Maa. She later opted out of the Tamil version, citing the bad experiences and the opinion differences that she had with the Vijay Television in the show Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) season 3. [11] The role later went to actress Priya Raman, who eventually disagreed, due to date clashes with the Sembaruthi serial, telecasted in Zee Tamil. [12]

Kannada TV actress Suchitra was finally cast as the protagonist Baakiyalakshmi. Actor Sathish Kumar was cast as Baakiyalakshmi's husband, Gopinath's character. Nanditha Jennifer initially played the role of Radhika but left the serial in July 2021 as she was unhappy with her character transitioning into a villain. As a result, she was replaced by Reshma Pasupuleti. [13] VJ Vishal was selected to portray the role of Ezhilan (Baakiyalakshmi's younger son) who played an Main role, but on 21 May 2024 he quit the series, [14] and it was replaced by actor Naveen. [15]

In 2021, Rithika Tamil Selvi was cast to play Amritha opposite Ezhilan. However she quit the series, [16] and was replaced by Akshitha Ashok in the role of Amritha. [17]

On 18 December 2021, Actress Priya Raman was play a cameo in special three-hour episode. [18]

In February 2022, Velu Lakshmanan also quit the series, saying he received the lead male role in the Zee Tamil serial Meenakshi Ponnunga. [19] however he sign new serial for Zee Tamil. In June 2022 Actor Vikash Sampath was cast in play the role of Chezhiyan.

In early 2023, Ranjith was cast to play Pazhaniswami. [20]

Reception

Ratings

It was the second most-watched Tamil television program within a period of 2020. [21] [22] In May 2023, the series was the third most watched Tamil-language television series after Kayal and Ethirneechal. [23] In July 2024, the series became the fifth most watched TV series in Tamil Nadu after a long gap. [24]

Crossovers episodes

References

  1. ↑ "Star Vijay to relaunch their TV serials from July 27!". Sify . Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "பாக்கியலட்சுமி புதிய தொடர்..." Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  3. ↑ "Star Vijay's line up of two new serials". The Indian Express. 16 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "பாக்கியலட்சுமி சீரியலுக்கு வந்த புது சிக்கல்… ரொம்ப ஓவரா போனா இப்படித்தான் நடக்கும் !". Filmibeat Tamil. 22 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Neha Menon Celebrates Birthday With Baakiyalakshmi Cast". News18 Tamil. 11 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "என்கிட்ட வெச்சுக்காதீங்க... மிரட்டிய பாக்கியா: அரண்டு போன கோபி.!". Samayam Tamil.
  7. ↑ "கலர்ஸ் தமிழ் டி.வி-யில் பாக்கியலட்சுமி சீரியல்: மாப்பிள்ளை அவரு; சட்டை என்னோடது!". The Indian Express. 17 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "வீட்டுக்கு வந்து சண்டை போட்ட கோபி: பழனிச்சாமி கொடுத்த பதிலடி.!". Samayam Tamil.
  9. ↑ "Velu Lakshmanan, Aka Aryan, to Walk Out of Baakiyalakshmi? Details Inside". www.news18.com. 2 March 2022.
  10. ↑ "Maari fame actress Dheepthi Kapil enters TV show 'Baakiyalakshmi'; here's what the actress has to say". The Times of India. 14 April 2023.
  11. ↑ "Baakiyalakshmi Serial-ல் நடிக்கும் Actress Kasthuri😱 | Kasthuri| TamilCinema". YouTube . 2 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "Priya Raman plays a dual role in the daily soap Sembaruthi". The Times of India. 24 May 2022.
  13. ↑ "Reshma Pasupuleti, The New Radhika of Baakiyalakshmi, is Pro At Instagram Reels". www.news18.com. 31 January 2022.
  14. ↑ "VJ Vishal announces his exit from the TV show 'Baakiyalakshmi '". The Times of India . 21 May 2024.
  15. ↑ "Naveen joins the cast of Baakiyalakshmi". The Times of India . 21 May 2024.
  16. ↑ "Tamil actress Rithika Tamilselvi quits 'Bhagyalakshmi'; Akshitha Ashoke to play Amirtha now?". The Times of India . 21 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "Actress Amirtha Ashok joins the cast of 'Bhagyalakshmi'". The Times of India . 21 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "கோபிக்கு ஆப்பா? கெஸ்ட் ரோலில் யாரு பாருங்க! பாக்கியலட்சுமி 3 மணி நேர விறுவிறு எபிசோட்! எப்போ?". tamil.behindwoods.com (in Tamil). 21 August 2023.
  19. ↑ "Is 'Chezhiyan,' aka Aryan, going to quit Baakiyalakshmi?". The Times of India. 2 March 2022.
  20. ↑ "Senthoora Poove fame Ranjith to make a special appearance in 'Baakiyalakshmi'; deets inside". The Times of India. 2 March 2023.
  21. ↑ "Tamil show 'Baakiyalakshmi' bags the no.1 spot on Vijay TV". The Times of India . 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  22. ↑ "TV show 'Baakiyalakshmi' gears up for a high-voltage drama". The Times of India . 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  23. ↑ "Tamil TRP Ratings Week 20: Kayal Tops Chart; Check Out Where Baakiyalakshmi Stands". 27 May 2023.
  24. ↑ subhashini (20 July 2024). "டிஆர்பி ரேட்டிங்கில் டாப் 5ல் இருக்கும் சீரியல்கள், சன் டிவியை பின்னுக்கு தள்ளிய விஜய் டிவி". Tamil Behind Talkies (in Tamil). Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  25. ↑ "பாண்டியன் ஸ்டோர்ஸ், பாக்கியலட்சுமி சீரியல் சங்கமம்!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021.
  26. ↑ "Tamil daily soaps Bakiyalakshmi and Pandian Stores joining for a mahasangamam?". The Times of India . 26 April 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  27. ↑ Pandian Stores Baakiyalakshmi | Mahasangamam | 12th to 17th February 2024 - Promo, 10 February 2024, retrieved 16 February 2024
  28. ↑ Pandian Stores & Baakiyalakshmi | Mahasangamam 9th & 10th February 2024 - Promo, 8 February 2024, retrieved 16 February 2024
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