Dhanam (TV series)

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Dhanam
Genre Drama
Written byEstrella Stories Group
Screenplay by
  • Selvaraj
  • Saravanan
  • Subamanimala
Directed byN. Manjokumar
Starring
  • Sathya Devarajan
  • Krish
Theme music composerKaraneshwaran
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerKushmavathy
Production location Tamil Nadu
CinematographyM. Antony
EditorAravindraj
Camera setup Multi-Camera
Running timeapprox. 22–24 minutes per episode
Production companyEstrella Stories LLP
Original release
Network Star Vijay
Release17 February 2025 (2025-02-17) 
present

Dhanam - Ungalil Oruthi is an 2025 Indian Tamil-language drama television series that premiered on Star Vijay on 17 February 2025 and streams digitally on JioHotstar. The show is directed by N. Manjokumar and produced by Kushmavathy under the banner of Estrella Stories LLP. [1]

Contents

It stars Sathya Devarajan, Sathya SK (who is replaced by Krish), Priyanka Sankar and trans actor Vaishulisa Vallal in pivotal roles. Actor Shreekumar plays an extended special appearance. [2] The series is also dubbed in Malayalam as Sindoorapottu from 1 September 2025 on Asianet. [3]

Synopsis

The series revolves around Dhanam, a woman auto driver who balances her family responsibilities and struggles against societal challenges. [4] [5]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Special appearance

Production

The show was launched by Vijay TV in early 2025 after the end of Bigg Boss Tamil 7 . [8]

Casting

Ethirneechal fame Sathya Devarajan was cast in the female lead role as Dhanam, by making this her first lead role. At the time of casting, Sathya had been participating in the television series Ethirneechal 2 ; Sathya would end up leaving her role there in order to join the Dhanam cast. Actor Shreekumar plays an extended special appearance as Ganesha Moorthy. [2] Actor Sathya was cast in the male lead role as Manaparai Kathiresan, marking his return after Bigg Boss Tamil 7 . However, he also left resulting in Krish to play the role in August 2025. [9]

In May 2025 Priyanka Sankar was cast to play supporting role Maari. [4] In after few Months Trans Actress Vaishulisa Vallal was cast as Nandhini. [7]

Promotion and reception

The show's promotional campaign drew attention by comparing it with other series like Ethirneechal . [10] To celebrate the storyline focusing on women auto drivers, the Dhanam team hosted a special treat and party for 50 women auto drivers. [11] [12] [13]

References

  1. "Dhanam series broadcast date announced". Dinamani. 10 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Actors Sreekumar and Sathya starrer serial 'Dhanam' set to premiere soon". The Times of India. 2025.
  3. "Sindoorapottu". JioHotstar .
  4. 1 2 3 "Robo Sankar's wife KPY Priyanka started acting in Dhanam serial at Vijay TV". Times Now Tamil. 2025.
  5. "Tamil serial Dhanam vs Veera troll promo update". The Indian Express Tamil. 2023.
  6. "Actress Sathya Devarajan viral video for Dhanam serial". Dinamani. 1 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Trans actor Vaishulisa Vallal bags pivotal role on TV show Dhanam". Indulge Express. 1 August 2025.
  8. "Ayyanar Thunai to Dhanam: Here are the 4 new serials of Vijay TV after Bigg Boss end". Asianet News Tamil. 2025.
  9. "Bigg Boss Tamil fame Sathya quits Tamil daily soap Dhanam". The Times of India. 2025.
  10. "Like Ethirneechal Madhumitha, another serial actress came from Sun TV to Vijay TV: Guess who's that?". Times Now Tamil. 2025.
  11. "Dhanam team treat to 50 women auto drivers". The Indian Express Tamil. 2025.
  12. "Vijay TV's Dhanam serial hosted a party for female auto drivers in Tamil Nadu". Asianet News Tamil. 2025.
  13. "Pandian Stores' Dhanam Vijay TV serial". The Indian Express Tamil. 2020.