Sengalam

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Sengalam
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Sengalam official poster
Genre Political
Thriller
Written by S. R. Prabhakaran
Directed byS. R. Prabhakaran
Starring
Music by Dharan Kumar
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes(list of episodes)
Production
ProducerAbinesh Elangovan
CinematographyVetrivel Mahendran
EditorBiju V Don Bosco
Running time25-30 minutes
Production companiesAbi and Abi Productions
Original release
Network ZEE5
Release24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)

Sengalam is an 2023 Indian Tamil-language political thriller streaming television series written and directed by S. R. Prabhakaran for ZEE5, [1] which focuses on the world of politics in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. The show producer by Abinesh Elangovan under the banner of Abi and Abi Productions.

Contents

The principal characters of the series include Vani Bhojan and Kalaiyarasan. [2] The nine episodic series is premiere on ZEE5 on 24 March 2023. [3] [4]

Synopsis

Sengalam is a revenge drama set in the backdrop of a political feud. It is about Rayar and his 2 brothers who are on a ruthless revengeful killing spree. Their story is interspersed with what happened a couple of years back leading to the reason for the brothers’ seeking revenge. The story delves into life of the various political families within a district, and what they do for their political gains.

Cast

Episodes

No.
overall		EpisodeTitleDirected byWritten byDate of Broadcast
11SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
22SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
When Rayar is on the verge of killing his next Target, the inspector's smart move pushes Rayar into an emotional dilemma. In the parallel timeline, Rajamanikkam re-establishes his power by countering the MLA's plan to overpower him.
33SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
Rayar has to save his wife from trouble. In the parallel timeline, the ruling government initiates its plan of action to topple Sivanganam family from chairman post in Rajapalayam. Aware of the plots to dethrone his family, Sivagnanam starts to think of the next successor to the post from within his family.
44SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
Rayar is always a step ahead of the cops but danger arrives from someone else. In the parallel timeline, election for the new chairman ends favourable for Sivanyanam. Suriyakala's name emerges
55SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
Police plan to catch Rayar and brothers as they are forced to come to their town. In the parallel timeline, the power struggle begins, Suryakala decides that she needs some support to fight her relatives in the power struggle. She chooses a trustworthy aide. Characters from both timeline cross paths.
66SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
The minister gives the cops an ultimatum to the cops who try to capture Rayar though his trusted friend. In the parallel timeline, Naachiyar agrees to sen. Naachiyar is sister of Rayar. Rayar and his brothers travel with Naachiyar to be with Suriyakala
77SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
Rayar interrogates Ravi Chellappa to reveal everything he knows. In the parallel timeline, with the help of Naachiyar's brilliance, Suriyakala successfully challenges her father-in-law.
88SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
Suriyakala handles power in an effective way and people are pleased with her. Her growth doesn't go very well with her father in law.
99SR PrabhakaranSR Prabhakaran24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
Suriyakala The secret relationship is revealed while Rayar accomplishes his mission only to realize he is caught before knowing about the mastermind in the process.

Development

Production

The series is produced by Abinesh Elangovan under the production house of Abi and Abi Productions, with music composed by Dharan Kumar and screenplay and director by S. R. Prabhakaran. S. R. Prabhakaran marked his web series debut with this series.

Casting

Vani Bhojan [5] was cast in the female lead role, Kalaiyarasan [6] plays the male lead alongside her. [7]

Release

It was announced on Wednesday 18 March 2023 that the series will be released on 24 March 2023 in Tamil and Telugu languages on ZEE5. [8] [9] The first Trailer was unveiled on 18 March 2023. [10] [11] [12]

Reception

Cinema Express rated it 2 1⁄2 out of 5 and commented, "There is no doubt that politics cannot be without the influence of class and caste, and Sengalam subtly brings in these angles in the exploration of how innocent individuals are often caught in the crossfire of devious plots." [13] SouthFirst called it "A riveting political thriller that leaves you wanting more." [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "The official trailer of Kalaiyarasan & Vani Bhojan's new web series is promising!". www.indiaglitz.com. 18 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Sengalam OTT Release Date : When and Where To Watch". www.filmibeat.com. 18 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "அரசியல் திரில்லராக உருவாகியுள்ள 'செங்களம்' இணையத் தொடர்! - மார்ச் 24 ஆம் தேதி ஜீ5 தளத்தில் வெளியாகிறது". www.cinemainbox.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
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  6. ↑ "கலையரசன் நடிப்பில் 'செங்களம்' சீரிஸ் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு". www.thanthitv.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
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