Lakshmi (2024 TV series)
| Lakshmi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Balasekaran |
| Screenplay by | Balasekaran Bharathi thambi (dialogues) |
| Directed by | Sai Maruthu |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Penne Pinmaykkoru" Saindhavi Prakash (Vocals) |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 400+[1] |
| Production | |
| Production location | Tamil Nadu |
| Editor | Mathi YiD best editor nominee |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx.20–22 minutes per episode |
| Production companies | Sun Entertainment AR Film World |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sun TV |
| Release | 18 March 2024 |
Lakshmi is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language television series which premiered on 18 March 2024[2] on Sun TV and is also available on the digital platform Sun NXT. It stars Shruthi Raj, SSR Aaryann[3] and Rindhya in lead roles.[4]
The show focuses on ambitious Mahalakshmi, who is determined to make a name for herself. It is produced by AR Film World with Sun Entertainment, written by Balasekaran and directed by Sai Maruthu. The show air on Monday to Saturday at 02:30PM.
Cast
Main
- Shruthi Raj as Mahalakshmi Selvam alias Maha: Jeeva's younger sister & Kokila and Akila's elder sister; Selvam's wife
- Sanjeev Venkat / Episode 221 Vandhaval replaced by SSR Aryan as Selvam Murugan: Maha's husband (2024-present)
Mahalakshmi's family
- Meena Vemuri as Meenakshi: Jeeva & Mahalakshmi, Kokila and Akila's mother
- Priyamanaval serial: Keerthi Vijay as Kokila: Jeeva & Mahalakshmi, Akila's sister
- Poraali Dileepan as Jeeva : Mahalakshmi, Kokila and Akila's brother,Vennila's husband;Mathi's father Meenakshi's son
- Neha Menon as Akila: Jeeva & Mahalakshmi, Kokila's sister
Selvam's family
- Senthilnathan as Murugan: Selvam's father
- Nithya Ravindran as Gowri Murugan: Selvam's mother
- Rindhya as Vennilla Jeeva: Selvam's elder sister (Main Antagonist)
- Mahima as Divya Murugan: Selvam's younger sister
- 'Baby Keerthana as Mathi Jeeva: Jeeva and Vennilla's daughter
- Vigneshwaran as Kathir Murugan alias Kathirvelu: Selvam's younger brother
Recurring
- Sruthi Shanmuga Priya as Viji: Maha's best friend
- Dance Master Paramesh Babu as Babu: Selvam's best friend
- Unknown / replaced by Harikrishnan as Ashwin Rajashekhar: boss's company owner Rajashekhar's son
- Bhagyalakshmi as Mangalam: Meenakshi's friend
- Unknown / replaced by Unknown as Rajashekhar: Company owner; Ashwin's father (Killed by Ashwin Rajashekhar in serial)
- Anu Neela as Sangeetha Babu: Babu's wife
Production
Casting
Actress Shruthi Raj[5] was cast in the female lead role of Mahalakshmi, marking her return after Thalattu. Actor Sanjeev Venkat was cast in the male lead role of Selvam. He was replaced by actor SSR Aryan[3] Actress Sruthi Shanmuga Priya was cast as Viji.[6][7]
Release
The first promo was released on 1 March 2024 featuring all of the main cast.[8] The show debuted on Sun TV on 18 March 2023, taking Aruvi's time slot.[9]
Soundtrack
Playback and Carnatic singer, Saindhavi Prakash, sang the opening theme song track, in her second collaboration with Shruthi Raj, after singing the opening theme of the serial Thalattu.[10]
Adaptations
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Lakshmi லட்சுமி |
18 March 2024 | Sun TV | Original | Ongoing |
| Kannada | Mangalya ಮಾಂಗಲ್ಯ |
28 July 2025 | Udaya TV | Remake |
References
- ^ "Sruthi Shanmuga Priya's 'Lakshmi' completes 100 episodes". The Times of India. 12 July 2024.
- ^ "New TV serial 'Lakshmi' to launch soon". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 3 March 2024.
- ^ a b "11 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு பிறகு இணையும் செல்வம் - நந்தினி... சன் டிவி தரும் சர்ப்ரைஸ்". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 15 March 2024.
- ^ "விஜய் நண்பர் சஞ்சீவ் - ஸ்ருதி இணையும் புதிய சன் டிவி சீரியல்". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 2 March 2024.
- ^ "ஸ்ருதி மற்றும் சஞ்சீவ் நடிக்கும் புதிய தொடர்..." www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). 4 March 2024.
- ^ "திருமணமான ஒரே வருடத்தில் இறந்த கணவர்..! ஏழே மாதத்தில் மீண்டும் சீரியலில் என்ட்ரி கொடுத்த நடிகை ஸ்ருதி!". tamil.asianetnews.com (in Tamil). 18 March 2024.
- ^ "மீண்டும் தொலைக்காட்சி தொடரில் நடிக்கும் நடிகை ஸ்ருதி சண்முகப்ரியா". www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2024.
- ^ "சன் டிவியின் புது சீரியல்.. வெளியான ப்ரோமோ இதோ". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 11 March 2024.
- ^ "லட்சுமி தொடரால் முக்கிய தொடர்களின் நேரம் மாற்றம்..." www.dinamani.com (in Tamil). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Thalattu Promo: Will Vijay and Thayamma's Plan Work?". News18. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2024.