Chinna Marumagal (TV series)
| Chinna Marumagal | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Guru Sampath Kumar K.Raja Thamayanthi |
| Screenplay by | Ram Srinivas E. Chandrasekhar B. Jeyaprakash |
| Directed by | M. Manoj Kumar |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Kiran |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 400+[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Deepika Ramani |
| Producer | S. Kushmavathy |
| Cinematography | M. Antony Saravanan |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Estrella Stories |
| Original release | |
| Network | Star Vijay |
| Release | 22 January 2024 – present |
Chinna Marumagal (credited as Chinna Marumagal: 12aam Vaguppu) (transl. Younger Daughter-in-law, 12th class) is a 2024 Tamil television drama series which airs on Star Vijay from 22 January 2024 and is also available on the digital platform Disney+ Hotstar.[2][3] It stars Navin Kumar and Swetha in lead roles.[4] The series is directed by Manoj Kumar and produced by Kushmavathy under Estrella Stories.[5]
Plot
In a tightly-knit community governed by tradition, Tamilselvi, a spirited young girl, harbors a fervent desire to pursue a career in medicine. However, her aspirations clash with the deeply ingrained beliefs of her parents, who adamantly oppose the idea of their daughter venturing into a male-dominated field. Despite her unwavering determination, Tamilselvi finds herself at odds with her family's expectations, with only her sister offering solace and encouragement amidst the disapproval.
As societal pressure mounts, Tamilselvi reluctantly succumbs to the weight of familial pride and cultural norms, resigning herself to the fate of an arranged marriage. Her betrothal is to Sethupathi, the son of the village's influential patriarch, a man staunchly opposed to the education and empowerment of women. Forced into a union that threatens to stifle her ambitions and curtail her freedom, Tamilselvi confronts the daunting prospect of relinquishing her dreams for the sake of conformity.
Yet, amidst the constraints of her circumstances, Tamilselvi refuses to surrender to despair. With unwavering resilience and indomitable spirit, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Through perseverance and courage, Tamilselvi begins to challenge the oppressive norms that confine her, defying the expectations placed upon her by society and forging her path towards fulfillment.[6]
Cast
Main
- Navin Kumar as Sethupathi "Sethu" Rajangam, Tamizhselvi’s husband. Rajangam’s son, comes from a rich patriarchal family. He fell in love with Tamizhselvi and eventually marries her.
- Swetha as Tamizhselvi "Tamizh" Sethu (nee Chellapandi), Sethupathi’s wife, Chellapandi and Vasanthi's daughter, an intelligent schoolgirl who wants to become a doctor.
Recurring
- O.A.K. Sundar as Rajangam, Sethu's Father
- Arul Rajan as Chellapandi, Tamizh's Father
- Nikitha Murali as Sreethu
- Thamarai Selvi as Vasanthi, Tamizh's Mother
- Gowri Janu as Mohana, Sethu's Stepmother
- Shiva Kavitha as Eeshwari, Sethu's Aunt
- Sankavi Rajendran as Thamarai, Sethu's Cousin
- Banumathy as Savithri, Thamarai's Mother
- V.R. Thilagam as Vellathai, Sethu's Grandmother
- VJ Mohana as Kanmani, Sethu's younger Sister and Arumugam's wife
- Praveen Devasagayam as Arumugam, Kanmani's husband
- Gurupharan as Bose, Eeshwari's Son
- Punitha Balakrishnan as Malar, Bose's Wife
- Mahalakshmi as Chitra, Eeshwari's Daughter
- Minor Yogi as Karuppu, Sethu's Uncle
- Dharshini as Dhanam, Tamizh's Sister
- Shravan Sakthi as Sanaasi, Rajangam's Brother, Eeshwari's Husband
- Theni Rajesh as Natesan, Rajangam's Elder Son
- Swetha Subramanian as Poorani, Natesan's Wife
- Atchaya Barathi as Bhavani, Sethu's Elder Sister
- Vedha Doss as Maaran, Bhavani's Husband
- Priya as Tamizhselvi’s school principal
- Kriba as Maheswari, a minister
Production
Casting
Navin Kumar was cast in the main male lead role as Sethupathi, marking his return after Kanda Naal Mudhal and Idhayathai Thirudathe.[7] At the end of June 2025, Geetha was cast for a special appearances.[8]
Reception
The show got a TVR of 5.58 on its first week (Week 04 2024).[9]
References
- ^ "Daily soap 'Chinnamarumagal'completes 400 episodes". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Chinna Marumagal". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "பிக் பாஸ் நிகழ்ச்சி முடிவு, புதிய தொடர்கள் ஆரம்பம்" (in Tamil). 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Chinna Marumagal: Everything about the family drama starring Navin Kumar and Swetha". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Navin Kumar to play the lead in the new show 'Marumagal'". The Times of India. 29 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "சின்ன மருமகள் புதிய தொடர்". www.cinemapettai.com (in Tamil). 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Navin Kumar to play the lead in the new show 'Marumagal'". The Times of India. 29 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "'Muthazhagu' fame Geetha to make special appearance in 'Chinna Marumagal'". The Times of India. 29 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Tamil TV Serials TRP Ratings this week – 2024 || Top 20 Tamil Serials List with TRP Rating - Cinebuds". 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.