Idhayam (2023 TV series)

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Idhayam
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First Season Montage
Genre Melodrama
Romance
Written bySaravanan
Screenplay bySaravanan
Directed byS.N.Rajkumar
B. Vinoth Kumar
Starring
Music byKaraneeswaran
Opening themeஏ ராசக்குருவி, அடி வெள்ளியருவி...
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes650+
Production
ProducersAnil Sundar
Guhan Manohar
CinematographyArjunan Karthik
EditorUdhayachanthiran
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time20–22 minutes per episode
Production companyRajammal Creations
Original release
Network Zee Tamil
Release28 August 2023 (2023-08-28) 
present

Idhayam - Maranathai Vendra Kaadhal Kadhai (transl. Heart - The Love Story That Triumphed Death) is an Indian-Tamil language television series started airing on Zee Tamil and streams on ZEE5 from 28 August 2023.

Contents

The first season of the series starred Janani Ashok Kumar, [1] Richard Jose and Annie Aaliya with Riya Vishwanathan and R.Shyam in the lead roles with Puvi Arasu made a special appearance. [2] It revolves around a famous businessman Aadhi who falls in love with a small-town widow, Bharathi. It is one of the most popular feel-good series of Zee Tamil, and it's lauded by the audience for its unique and captivating storyline. The first season premiered on 28 August 2023, and ended on 22 March 2025 with 640 episodes. [3]

The second season of the series, Idhayam - Ninaivugalaal Azhiyadha Kaadhal (transl. Heart - A love that immortalized by memories) premiered on 24 March 2025 as the continuation from the previous season with a 5-year leap. It starts with Pallavi Gowda (who replaced Janani from the previous season) with Richard J in the lead roles. [4]

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 64028 August 2023 (2023-08-28)22 March 2025 (2025-03-22)
2 TBA24 March 2025 (2025-03-24)Present

Synopsis

Season 1

Aadhi is the sole heir of Saradha. He has been suffering from a heart ailment since young and requires a heart transplantation surgery to live. On his wedding day, he suffers a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital. [5] He miraculously survives after undergoing a heart transplantation surgery in which he received the heart from Vasu, a young man from a middle class family and Bharathi's husband, who was brain dead because of a bike accident. After receiving a new life thanks to the new heart, he undergoes a profound change in his personality. His heart becomes tender and his eyes swell with tears whenever he sees Bharathi and her daughter Tamizh. His heart begins to palpitate at every instance with their presence. [6] He falls in love with her without realizing it. The story is about what happens next in their lives. [7]

Season 2

5 Years later

5 years later Bharathi is now working in a company in which the company owner's sister happen to be Aadhi's present love and fiancee. With the turn in twist of events Bharathi gets to meet Aadhi which was never expected to happen again. Will this sudden meet join them to restart a new lease of live together or will Bharathi never forgive Aadhi for leaving them will be answered in the upcoming episodes

Cast

Season 1

Main
Aadhi's family
Bharathi and Vasu's family
Aandal's family
Azhagar's family
Others

Season 2

Main
Supporting
Special Appearances

Production

Casting

Season 1

Janani Ashok Kumar, a popular known face [10] made her first female lead role in television. She also marks her return after Sembaruthi in Zee Tamil. [11] Malayalam actor Richard Jose was cast as the male lead, making this his Tamil debut. Sujatha Panju was roped for an important role as Aadhi's mother and Puvi was cast as Vasu in a cameo role. [12]

Season 2

In the end of March 2025, a five-year leap was introduced, bringing several new characters into the show who became pivotal. Actress Pallavi Gowda [13] was introduced as new Female lead replaced Janani, [14] in the five-year leap, playing Bharathi. Actress Farina Azad was cast as Aadhi's colleague and obsessive one-sided girlfriend, [15] but in end of June she quit the series, [16] and it was replaced by actress Subbalakshmi Rangan. [17]

Actor Arun Muthuswamy was cast as Arun in special Appearances. [18] In end of July 2025, actress Malavika Avinash was cast as special Appearance. [19]

Release

The first promo was released on 6 August 2023 featuring Janani Ashok Kumar, Richard Jose and Puvi Arasu, depicting the story with a song and revealing the leads. [20] The second promo was unveiled on 17 August 2023, featuring protagonists Richard Jose and Janani Ashok Kumar, also revealing the release date and time. [21]

It began airing on Zee Tamil on afternoon slot at 02:00PM. [22] [23] In Singapore & Malaysia, Idhayam airs at 9.30pm SGT and 10.00pm MYT respectively.

References

  1. "ஜீ தமிழில் வருகிறது அடுத்த பீல் குட் சீரியல் : கம்பேக் குடுக்கும் செம்பருத்தி நடிகை". The Times of India (in Tamil).
  2. "New Zee Tamil TV serial 'Idhayam' from 28 August 2023". The Times of India . Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  3. "New Zee Tamil TV serial 'Idhayam' from 28 August 2023". The Times of India . Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. "Richard Jose starrer 'Idhayam 2' to launch soon". The Times of India . Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  5. "வாசுவை அடித்து தூக்கிய கார், திருமண மேடையில் ஆதிக்கு அட்டாக் - ஆரம்பமே விறுவிறுப்பு". zeenews.india.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  6. "பாரதிக்கு அதிர்ச்சி கொடுக்கும் ரத்னம்.. இதயம் சீரியலில் இன்றைய எபிசோடில் நடப்பது என்ன?". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  7. "ஜீ தமிழில் 'இதயம்' ஆக.28 முதல் ஒளிபரப்பாகிறது". www.hindutamil.in (in Tamil). Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  8. "Television actor Rajesh joins the cast of Idhayam". The Times of India . Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  9. "இதயம் தொடரிலிருந்து விலகும் ஜனனி! காரணம் பகிர்ந்து உருக்கம்!".
  10. "Popular actress Janani Ashok Kumar to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Idhayam'". The Times of India . Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  11. "மௌனராகம் தொடரின் நடிகையின் புதிய தொடர்". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  12. "New TV serial 'Idhayam' to launch soon". The Times of India . Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  13. "Actress Pallavi Gowda joins the cast of Idhayam 2". The Times of India . Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  14. "Janani Ashok Kumar quits Tamil daily soap 'Idhayam'". The Times of India . Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  15. "Zee Tamil announces Idhayam Serial with new Cast! Read More for Details". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  16. "Actress Farina Azad quits Tamil daily soap 'Idhayam'". The Times of India . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  17. "'Thirumathi Hitler' fame Subalakshmi Rangan joins the cast of 'Idhayam'". The Times of India . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  18. "Veera actor Arun Muthuswamy joins the cast of upcoming Tamil serial Idhayam 2". The Times of India . Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  19. "Actress Malavika Avinash makes a special appearance in 'Idhayam 2'". The Times of India . Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  20. Idhayam serial. Idhayam Serial Promo | Zee Tamil.
  21. Idhayam serial. Idhayam Serial Promo 2 | Zee Tamil.
  22. "ஆகஸ்ட் 28 முதல் ஜீ தமிழில் வெளியாகும் புதிய சீரியல் 'இதயம்'!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  23. "ஆகஸ்ட் 28 முதல் 'இதயம்' சீரியல்.. ஜீ தமிழ் வெளியிட்ட அறிவிப்பு". www.indiaglitz.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 August 2023.