Thangamagal (TV series)

Thangamagal
Genre	Drama
Written by	M.S phaniraaj
Screenplay by	Selva Vadivel
Directed by	Harish Adhithiya
Starring	Yuvan Mayilsamy Ashwini Aanandita Gayatri Jayaraman
Composer	Vallavan
Country of origin	India
Original language	Tamil
No. of episodes	202
Production
Producers	Vani Moorthi Palaparthy Abishek Palaparthy
Cinematography	Ma.Po. Anandh
Editor	K. Sukumar
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	approx. 22-25 minutes per episode
Production company	Beyond Cinemas
Original release
Network	Star Vijay
Release	22 January 2024 (2024-01-22) – present

Thangamagal: Ilam Devadhaigalin Kadhai (Golden Girl: A Tale of Young Angels) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language television series starring Yuvan Mayilsamy and Ashwini Aanandita in lead roles. ^[1] Accustomed to a life of luxury and devoid of remorse, Hasini is forced to work as a housemaid to seek forgiveness from a grieving family—unaware that the man she serves unknowingly longs for her as his dream lover.

It airs on Star Vijay from 22 January 2024 on Monday to Saturday at 15:00 and is also available on the digital platform Disney+ Hotstar. ^[2]

Plot

Hasini epitomizes the quintessential "daddy's girl," accustomed to a life of opulence where her desires are swiftly fulfilled, without the weight of remorse. Her mother, a stringent lawyer, showers her with care but also with a firm hand, shaping her character amidst the glittering backdrop of urban luxury. Conversely, Muthupandi inhabits a starkly contrasting world as a loan shark dwelling in the rustic tranquility of a village, frequently embroiled in altercations with fellow villagers.

Meanwhile, his sister harbors discontent in her marital union and fervently schemes to orchestrate advantageous marriages for her nieces, eagerly eyeing a stake in Ramasamy's will to secure her inheritance of his considerable estate.

On the occasion of Dheeraj's birthday, Hasini's friends deceptively offer her alcohol disguised within soft drinks, exploiting her abstinent tendencies. Consequently, Hasini, intoxicated, embarks on a fateful drive that intersects with Ramasamy's phone conversation with Muthupandi's sister concerning the details of the will. Tragically, in her inebriated state, Hasini collides with Ramasamy, resulting in his untimely demise at the scene.

Upon her mother's discovery of the calamitous event, Hasini finds herself faced with a dire ultimatum: seek forgiveness from Muthupandi's family or risk being disowned. In a bid for redemption, she humbly assumes the role of a household maid within their domain. However, Muthupandi and his nieces, unaware of her involvement in their father's demise, remain staunchly resistant to pardoning the perpetrator of their profound loss.

Thus, the narrative unfolds around Hasini's relentless pursuit of absolution, navigating the intricate web of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption in her quest to mend fractured bonds and reconcile with the tormented souls she unwittingly wounded.

Cast

Main

• Yuvan Mayilsamy as Muthupandi, Ramasaamy's brother-in-law
• Ashwini Aanandita as Hasini alias Anjali alias Noor Jahan, Muthupandi's wife, who accidentally killed Raamaswamy in a car accident

Recurring

• Gayatri Jayaraman ^[3] as Bhairavi , Dheeraj's Mother (Main Antagonist)
• Neepa Siva as Ranganayagi, Ramasamy’s second wife. Meenakshi, Dharani and Divya’s stepmother, Vasu’s mother. Muthupandi's sister (Antagonist)
• Sai Rithu as Meenakshi, Ramasamy’s eldest daughter, Renganayagi’s eldest stepdaughter, Dharani and Divya’s sister, Vasu’s first half sister
• Shiyara Shalini as Dharani, Ramasamy’s second daughter, Renganayagi’s second stepdaughter, Meenakshi’s younger sister, Divya’s older sister, Vasu’s second half sister
• VJ Annamalai as Krishna, one-sided love of Dharani.
• Lokesh Bhaskaran as Dr.Ajay, Dharani's love interest.
• Manusri Karthikeyan as Divya, Ramasamy’s youngest daughter, Renganayagi’s youngest stepdaughter, Meenakshi and Dharani’s youngest sister, Vasu’s third half sister
• Maanas Chavali as Dheeraj, Hasini's fiancé (Antagonist)
• Ajay Rathnam as GK, Hasini's father, a huge businessman
• Ambani Shankar as Jelabi, Muthupandi's friend
• Sumathishree as Krishna's mother
• Gracy Thangavel / Unknown as Kavya, Muthupandi's friend who helps Anjali find an accommodation in the village
• Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Vaishali, Hasini's mother, a lawyer who makes her realise her wrongdoing by making her apologise to Muthupandi's family (dead).
• Thalaivasal Vijay as Ramasamy, Muthupandi's brother-in-law who is run over by Hasini (dead).
• Lailaa as Thara, Dheeraj's girlfriend (dead).

Production

Casting

Yuvan Mayilsamy, the son of late comedian Mayilsamy, ^[4] was cast in the main male lead role of Muthupandi - his first role as a newcomer in the industry, whilst Ashwini Aanandita was cast in the female lead role of Hasini after her notable performances in Namma Veetu Ponnu . ^{[1] [5] [6] [7]}

Release

The initial promo gave a brief look at Muthupandi's family and showed Hasini working as a maid in their house as she had nowhere else to go and was happy to take anything, this was released on 4 January 2024. ^[8] The second and third promos gave a brief look into Muthupandi's life, with his mother and sister describing his character. ^{[9] [10]} The fourth promo features Reshma Muralidaran, as Renuka from Kizhakku Vaasal, giving context behind the serial; the final promo gives insight into Hasini's life. ^{[11] [12]}

Promotion

Star Vijay promoted this serial, as well as Chinna Marumagal, through Bigg Boss Season 7 during an episode aired on 5 January 2024. ^{[13] [14]}

References

1. "Yuvan Mayilsamy and Ashwini Aanandita to play the leads in 'Thangamagal'". The Times of India . 10 January 2024.
2. "சனவரி 22, முதல் தங்கமகள் தொடர் ஒளிபரப்பு". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). 14 January 2024.
3. "அம்மி அம்மி அம்மி மிதித்து.. திருமுருகன் முதல் மயில்சாமி மகன் வரை... சின்னத்திரை ரசிகர்களுக்கு காத்திருக்கும் சர்ப்ரைஸ்..." tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 3 January 2024.
4. "Did you know Thangamagal fame Yuvan, son of comedian Mayilsamy". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 21 April 2024.
5. "பட வாய்ப்பு கிடைக்கவில்லை, விஜய் டிவி சீரியலில் நடிக்க வந்துள்ள மயில்சாமி மகன்- எந்த தொடர் பாருங்க". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 3 January 2024.
6. "Television actress Ashwini Aanandita to play the lead in 'Thangamagal'". The Times of India . 4 January 2024.
7. "தங்கமகள் சீரியல் நடிகை அஷ்வினியின் அழகிய புகைப்படங்கள்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 7 January 2024.
8. Thangamagal - promo 1. Thangamagal - Ilam Devadhaigalin Kadhai | Thangamagal | Star Vijay.
9. Thangamagal | From 22nd January 2024 | Promo 1, 16 January 2024, retrieved 21 January 2024
10. Thangamagal | From 22nd January 2024 | Promo 2, 17 January 2024, retrieved 21 January 2024
11. Thangamagal | From 22nd January 2024 | Promo 3, 18 January 2024, retrieved 21 January 2024
12. Kutty story of Thangamagal | From 22nd January 2024 | Promo 4, 19 January 2024, retrieved 21 January 2024
13. "விருந்தாளியாக வந்த நபர் கொளுத்தி போட்ட சம்பவம்! பணத்தை நினைத்து புலம்பும் போட்டியாளர்". manithan.com (in Tamil). 5 January 2024.
14. Promotion 1. Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 | Star Vijay.