Ilakkiya

Ilakkiya
Genre	Drama
Written by	C.U Muthuselvan Anil Nagpal Kavita Nagpal (Hindi Adaptation Writer) Dialogues Guru Sampath Kumar
Screenplay by	"Kalaimamani" Sekkizhar
Directed by	Sai Marudhu (Episode 1–221) G.Stalin Iniyan (Episode 222-314) B.S Natarajan (Episode 315-present)
Starring	Shambhavi Gurumoorthy Nandan Loganathan
Theme music composer	Dharan Kumar
Opening theme	"Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalam" M. M. Manasi Ravi (Vocals) Kannadasan (Lyrics)
Country of origin	India
Original language	Tamil
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	450+
Production
Producer	Saregama India
Cinematography	Akilan
Editor	Vinoth.S
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	approx.20-22 minutes per episode
Production company	Saregama
Original release
Network	Sun TV
Release	10 October 2022 (2022-10-10) – present

Ilakkiya is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language television series starring Shambhavy Gurumoorthy and Nandan Loganathan in lead roles.This series produced by Saregama. ^[1] It was premiered on 10 October 2022 airing on Sun TV from Monday to Saturday. It is also available on the digital platform Sun NXT. ^{[2] [3]}

Plot

The narrative unfolds as Illakkiya finds herself unexpectedly wedded to Gowtham due to circumstances beyond her control. Initially, both Illakkiya and Gowtham grapple with this situation, particularly given the misunderstanding that precipitated their marriage.

However, despite the rocky outset, Gowtham begins to admire Illakkiya's inherent kindness and selflessness. He comes to value her genuine nature and unwavering commitment to her family, despite the trials she endures.

Simultaneously, Illakkiya's presence in Gowtham's life catalyzes positive changes. She inspires him to reconnect with his roots and embrace his obligations not only as a businessman but also as a member of his family and society.

As they navigate the complexities of their marriage and confront various challenges, Illakkiya and Gowtham forge a profound bond founded on trust, respect, and empathy. Their relationship evolves into a genuine partnership, characterized by mutual support and encouragement through both triumphs and tribulations.

Throughout the series, themes of love, sacrifice, family, and societal duty are explored, with Illakkiya emerging as a symbol of resilience and optimism amid adversity. Despite the initial misunderstanding that led to their union, Illakkiya and Gowtham's relationship serves as a testament to the enduring power of love and perseverance in the face of life's trials.

Cast

Main

• Hima Bindhu (2022 - Jan. 2024) → Shambhavy Gurumoorthy (2024 - present) as Ilakiya Gowtham:
  • Lakshmi's daughter; Gowtham's wife
• Nandan Loganathan as Gowtham SSK:
  • SSK and Revathy's biological son; Janaki's adopted son; Illakiya's husband; Anjali's ex-fiancée (2022–present)

Recurring

• Rani (2022 - 2023) → Priya Prince as Bhairavi: Gowtham's foster aunt; Venkataraman's sister (2023 – present)
• Roopa Sree (2022 - 2023) → Gayathiri Shastry as Janaki Venkataraman alias Jaanu: Gowtham's foster mother; Karthik and Aishwarya's mother (2023 – present)
• Rajeshwari as Revathy SSK: SSK's first wife, Gowtham's biological mother and Janaki's friend (2023–present)
• Sushma Nair as Anjali Karthik: Mashilamani and Chinthamani's daughter; Gowtham's ex-fiancé; Karthik's wife (2022 – present)
• Jay Srinivasa Kumar (2022 - 2023) → Aravish Kumar as Karthik Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's son Gowtham's foster brother; Anjali's husband (2023 – present)
• Bharath Kalyan as Venkataraman: Gowtham's foster father; Karthik and Aishwarya's father (2022 – present)
• Harsha as Aishwarya Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's daughter; Gowtham 's foster sister; Karthik's sister (2022 – present)
• Gaythiri Priya as Lakshmi: Ilakiya and Vasanth's mother (2022 – present)
• Sahil Sharmaa as Vasanth : Lakshmi's son; Ilakiya's younger brother (2022 – present)
• Meena Vemuri as Chinntamani Mashilamani: Mashilamani's Wife; Anjali's mother (2022 –present)
• Satheesh Kumar as Massilamani: Anjali's father; Lakshmi's brother (2022 – present)
• Saakshi Siva as SSK: Gowtham biological father and business-rival (2023 – present)
• Shanthi Arvind as Dhachiyani SSK: SSK's second wife; (2023 – present)
• Delhi Ganesh as Astrologer (2022–present)
• Sathya Rajaa as Mahesh: Anjali's ex-lover (2022)
• Sidharth Kapilavayi as Deva: Bhairavi's henchmen (2023)
• Maanas Chavali as Murali (2023)
• Udumalai Ravi (2022)

Special Appearances

• Cool Suresh as Gowtham's helper (2022)
• Delna Davis as Bhoomika (2022)
• Viraat as Varun (2022)

Production

Casting

Nandan Loganathan ^[4] was cast in the male lead role as Gowtham and Hima Bindu cast as the female lead role as Ilakkiya. In end of December 2023, Actress Hima Bindu was quit the series, ^[5] was replaced by Shambhavy Gurumoorthy as Ilakkiya. ^[6] Roopa Sree was cast as Janaki but on she quit the series and it was replaced by Gayathiri Shashtry. Bharath Kalyan was cast as Venkataraman Karthik and Aishwarya's father.

Rani selected to portray the role of Bhairavi (Gowtham's aunt) who played an negative role, but in January 2023 she quit the series and was replaced by Priya Prince. ^[7] and Sushma Nair was cast as Anjali in a negative role. In July 2023, Jay Srinivas Kumar quit the series and was replaced by Aravish Kumar as Karthik. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Soundtrack

Track list

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalam வாழ நினைத்தால் வாழலாம்"	Kannadasan	Dharan Kumar	M. M. Manasi, Ravi	3:00

Adaptations

Language	Title	Original release	Network(s)	Last aired	Notes	Ref
Tamil	Ilakkiya இலக்கியா	10 October 2022	Sun TV	Ongoing	Original	[11]
Malayalam	Mangalyam Thanthunanena മാംഗല്യം തന്തുനാനേന	5 February 2024	Surya TV		Remake	[12]

References

1. "பிரபல தொலைக்காட்சியில் ஒளிபரப்பாகும் இலக்கியா மெகாத் தொடர்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 2 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
2. "Ilakkiya Tamil Serial on Sun TV Launching on Monday, 10th October at 02:00 PM". www.indiantvinfo.com. 8 October 2022.
3. "சன் டிவியின் புதிய நெடுந்தொடர் இலக்கியா". cinemavalai.com (in Tamil). October 2022. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
4. "Popular TV show 'Ilakkiya' completes 100 episodes; here's what actors Hima Bindhu and Nandan Loganathan have to say". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
5. "Hima Bindhu quits her show 'Ilakkiya'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
6. "Shambavy Gurumoorthy joins the cast of 'Ilakkiya'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
7. "சன் டிவி ஹிட் சீரியலில் என்ட்ரி கொடுத்த மாஸ் வில்லன்., மறுபடியும் இந்த காம்போ வா? இனி டிஆர்பி டாப் தான்!!". enewz.in (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
8. "சன் டிவி இலக்கியா சீரியலில் இருந்து விலகிய முக்கிய நடிகர்! இனி அவருக்கு பதில் இவர்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
9. "இலக்கியா தொடரிலிருந்து விலகிய ஹீரோ நடிகர்?..." m.dinamalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
10. "Actor Jay Srinivasa Kumar announces his exit from TV show 'Ilakiya'; Vishnu to replace him as Karthick?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
11. "Ilakkiya Tamil Serial on Sun TV Launching on Monday, 10th October at 02:00 PM". www.indiantvinfo.com. 8 October 2022.
12. "Mangalyam Thanthunanena | From Feb 5 @ 7:30 PM | Surya TV" . Retrieved 2 February 2023.

External links

• Ilakkiya at Sun NXT