Anna (Tamil TV series)

Anna
Genre
Directed byA.Durga Saravanan
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of episodes708[1]
Production
ProducersAnil Sundar
Gugan Manohar
CinematographyKalaivanan
EditorAravind
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyRajammal Creations
Original release
NetworkZee Tamil
Release22 May 2023 (2023-05-22) –
present

Anna (transl. Elder brother) is an Indian Tamil-language television series produced by Rajammal Creations, starring Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram in the lead roles.[2] The serial is based on the bond between an elder brother and his four younger sisters.

Plot

The plot revolves around Shanmugan, a loving brother who raises his four younger sisters with the utmost care. He also has to take care of his dad, as he is a drunkard. However, he is over-protective, and doesn't realize that the girls have their own dreams and aspirations and sees marriage as the end goal in life. On the other hand, there is Bharani, who dislikes her house due to parental pressure and disapproval of her love with Shanmugan. How Shanmugan unites with Bharani, as well as how he takes care of the four sisters, is the central plot. The series also revolves around how his sisters manage their paternal and in-law relations. The series also focuses on how Issaki and Muthupandi's relationship evolves and thus helps him rectify and establish himself in the righteous path while finding love with Issaki.

Cast

Main

  • Senthil Kumar as:
    • Shanmugam "Anna" Vaikundam: Grocery store owner; Vaikundam and Sudamani's son; (2023–present)
    • Dr. Saravanan: Shanmugam's look-alike; Koperundevi's husband (2024)
  • Nithya Ram as Dr. Bharani Shanmugam: Soundirapandi and Bhagyam's daughter; (2023–present) (Voice-over by Aishwarya Rajendran)

Recurring

  • STP Rosary as Vaikundam: Bhagyam's brother; Sudamani's widower; (2023–present)
  • Manjula Reddy as Sudamani Vaikundam: Vaikundam's wife; (2023–2024)
  • Sunitha/ Yalini Rajan as Ratna Arivazhagan: A school teacher; Vaikundam and Sudamani's eldest daughter; (2023–2025)(2025-present)
  • Vikash Sampath as Arivazhagan: Ratna's second husband (2024–present)
  • VJ Thara / Darsu Sundaram / Gowri Gopan / Suchitra as Inspector Veeralakshmi "Veera" Sivabalan: Vaikundam and Sudamani's second daughter; (2023–present)
  • Abinash as Sivabalan Soundirapandi: Soundirapandi and Bhagyam's younger son; (2023–present)
  • Preetha Suresh as Isakki Muthupandi: Vaikundam and Sudamani's youngest daughter; (2023–present) (Voice-over by Haripriya Thangavel)
  • Sathya SK / Afsal Hameed as Inspector Muthupandi Soundirapandi: Soundirapandi and Bhagyam's elder son; (2023–present) (Voice by Vignesh)
  • Hema Chinraj as Chellakani "Kani" Vaikundam: Vaikundam and Sudamani's adopted daughter; (2023–present)
  • Poovilangu Mohan as Soundirapandi: Pandiyamma's brother; Bhagyam's husband; (2023–present)
  • Sri Latha as Bhagyam Soundirapandi: Vaikundam's sister; Soundirapandi's wife; (2023–present)
  • Srilekha Rajendran as Pandiyama: Soundirapandi's sister (2023–2025) (dead, killed by Soundirapandi)
  • Saravanan as Vettukili: Shanmugam's grocery shop faithful servant (2023–present)
  • Santhosh / Ajay Bharat / Guhan Shanmugam as Venkateshan: Ratna's ex-husband (2023) / (2024–2025) / (2025–present)
  • Poppy Master as IPS Vyjayanthi: Gowtham's mother (2025)
  • Baashwanth as Gowtham: Vyjayanthi's son; Veera's ex-fiancé (2025)
  • Sivan Sreenivasan as Public Prosecutor Sivanandi (2025)
  • Sofiya as Senthamarai: Vettukili's wife (2025)

Others

  • Parvathy Venkataraman (2024) / Preethi Sharma (2024) as Koperundevi, Saravanan's wife (2024)
  • Rhema Ashok as Shanmugam's cousin (2023)
  • Hemanth Kumar as Karthi (2023–2024)
  • Parthiban as Shanmugham's Uncle
  • Eshwar as Maruthappan: Devi's ex fiancé and Sudamani's killer
  • Nalini as Judge

Production

Development

It was announced on 10 April 2023 that the series will be released on Zee Tamil.[3][4]

Casting

Senthil Kumar was cast in the main role in the serial, making his comeback to Tamil television after Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar.[5][6][7] Nithya Ram was cast in the female lead role, returning to Tamil television after a sabbatical of four years.[8][9][10] Initially, Rithika Tamil Selvi was considered to play the role of the sister Isakki, but she denied and was replaced by actress and dancer Preetha Suresh, who was known for her role in Zee Tamil's Rajini series and as a contestant in Dance Jodi Dance.[11][12]

Sunitha was cast in another sister role, Rathna. VJ Thara was initially cast as Veeralakshmi, Shanmugam's second sister, but was replaced by Darsu Sundaram on 22 September 2023.[13][14] However, she also left,[15] resulting in Gowri Gopan playing the role as of April 2024.[16] Actor Santhosh was cast as Venkateshan, Rathna's love interest,[17] but he was replaced by Ajay Bharat in March 2024.[18]

In June 2025, Ramya Balakrishna was cast to play negative lead Shruti.[19] In after one week, Ajay and Sree Nithi made a special appearance.[20] In February 2025, Sofiya was cast as Senthamarai.[21]

Release

The first promo was unveiled on 15 April 2023, featuring Senthil Kumar at the Kavadi Aattam temple.[22][23]

Awards

Award Category Recipient Role
Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023[24] Best Serial
Best Actor Male Senthil Kumar Shanmugam
Kalachara Adaiyalathin Mugam
Most Popular Mamiyar Sri Latha Baakiyam
Best Supporting Actor Female Preetha[25] Isakki Ammal
Rising Star of The Year Sathya SK Muthupandi
Best Villain Poovilangu Mohan Soundira Pandi
Most Popular Appa Rosario Vaikundam

Adaptations

Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Notes
Tamil Anna
அண்ணா 		22 May 2023 Zee Tamil Ongoing Original
Telugu Maa Annayya
మా అన్నయ్యా 		25 March 2024 Zee Telugu 7 June 2025 Remake
Marathi Lakhat Ek Aamcha Dada
लाखात एक आमचा दादा 		8 July 2024 Zee Marathi 4 October 2025
Kannada Annayya
ಅಣ್ಣಯ್ಯ 		12 August 2024 Zee Kannada Ongoing
Bengali Amader Dadamoni
আমাদের দাদামনি 		7 July 2025 Zee Bangla
Malayalam Valyettan
വല്യേട്ടൻ 		TBA Zee Keralam Upcoming

References

  1. ^ "Mirchi Senthil and Nithya Ram starrer 'Anna' completes 400 episodes". The Times of India. 16 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Everything about the family drama starring Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram". The Times of India. 4 August 2025.
  3. ^ "செந்தில் மற்றும் நித்தியராம் நடிக்கும் தொடரின் பூஜை ஆரம்பம்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 13 April 2023.
  4. ^ "மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் ஜோடியாக நித்யா ராம்.. 'அண்ணா' சீரியல் பூஜை! வைரல் ஸ்டில்கள்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil).
  5. ^ "Popular TV actor Senthil to play legendary actor MGR's fan in upcoming show 'Anna'?". The Times of India. 18 May 2023.
  6. ^ "விஜய் டிவியிலிருந்து விலகி ஜீ தமிழில் இணைந்த மிர்ச்சி செந்தில்..!! சீரியல் குறித்து புதிய அறிவிப்பு..!!". 1newsnation.com (in Tamil). 29 March 2023.
  7. ^ "அண்ணா என்ற புதிய சீரியலுக்காக மிர்ச்சி செந்தில் வாங்கும் சம்பள விவரம் இதோ…". www.cinemamedai.com (in Tamil). 11 April 2023.
  8. ^ "மீண்டும் சீரியலுக்கு வரும் நித்யா ராம்.. கலக்கலாக தொடங்கிய பூஜை.. முதல் நாளே இப்படி ஒரு அமர்க்களமா?". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 11 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Nithyaram backs to Tamil serial". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 31 March 2023.
  10. ^ "மீண்டும் சின்னத்திரையில் நந்தினி சீரியல் நடிகை நித்யா ராம்!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 20 April 2023.
  11. ^ "வேறு சேனலில் அறிமுகமாகும் பாக்கியலட்சுமி சீரியல் அமிர்தா.. புது சீரியலில் இப்படி ஒரு கேரக்டரா?". tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). 28 March 2023.
  12. ^ "தொடங்குவதற்கு முன்பே மாற்றப்பட்ட விஜய் டிவி சீரியல் நடிகை!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 20 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Darsu Sundaram to make her TV serial debut with 'Anna', 'I will give my best to the show'". The Times of India. 25 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Actress Thara announces her exit from TV show 'Anna'; Darsu Sundaram to replace her as Veera?". The Times of India. 25 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Darsu Sundaram quits 'Anna'". The Times of India. 9 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Dancer Gowri Gopan joins the cast of TV show, Anna". The Times of India. 9 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Actor Santhosh quits Tamil daily soap 'Anna'". The Times of India. 21 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Actor Ajai Bharat joins the cast of TV show, Anna; says "I am really excited to play the role, Venkatesan"". The Times of India. 22 March 2024.
  19. ^ "Actress Ramya Balakrishna joins the cast of TV show 'Anna'". The Times of India. 3 February 2025.
  20. ^ "Actors Ajay and Sree Nithi to make a special appearance in 'Anna'". The Times of India. 12 February 2025.
  21. ^ "'Chinnamarumagal' fame Sofiya joins the cast of 'Anna'". The Times of India. 23 June 2025.
  22. ^ "புதிய தொடர் முலம் ரிஎன்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் பிரபல நடிகர்..!!! ஆக்ரோசமாக சாமியாடும் ப்ரோமோ வீடியோ வைரல்." 24x7tamil.com (in Tamil). 15 April 2023.
  23. ^ "காவடியுடன் மாஸ் என்ட்ரி கொடுத்த ஷண்முகம் - அண்ணா சீரியல் முதல் எபிசோட் அப்டேட்!". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 22 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  24. ^ "Diwali arrives early with Zee Tamil". www.medianews4u.com. 4 November 2023.
  25. ^ "Anna actress Preetha Suresh expresses gratitude to fans". The Times of India. 6 November 2023.
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