Dhanam (TV series)
| Dhanam | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Estrella Stories Group |
| Screenplay by |
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| Directed by | N. Manjokumar |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Karaneshwaran |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Kushmavathy |
| Production location | Tamil Nadu |
| Cinematography | M. Antony |
| Editor | Aravindraj |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | approx. 22–24 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Estrella Stories LLP |
| Original release | |
| Network | Star Vijay |
| Release | 17 February 2025 – present |
Dhanam - Ungalil Oruthi is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language drama television series that premiered on Star Vijay on 17 February 2025 and streams digitally on JioHotstar. The show is directed by N. Manjokumar and produced by Kushmavathy under the banner of Estrella Stories LLP.[1] It stars Sathya Devarajan and Sathya SK (who is replaced by Krish) in a lead role alongside Priyanka Sankar and trans actor Vaishulisa Vallal in pivotal roles.[2] The series is also dubbed in Malayalam as Sindoorapottu from 1 September 2025 on Asianet.[3]
Synopsis
The series revolves around Dhanam, a woman auto driver who balances her family responsibilities and struggles against societal challenges.[4][5]
Broadcast history
It began airing on Star Vijay on 17 February 2025 from Monday to Saturday at 15:00 (IST), replacing Magale En Marumagale. Starting on 11 August 2025, it shifted to the afternoon slot at 15:30 (IST).[6] now it is airing at 15:00.
Cast
Main
- Sathya Devarajan as Dhanam: Ganesha Moorthy's widow and Kathiresan's wife.[7]
- Sathya SK (2025) / Krish (Aug.2025–present) as Manaparai Kathiresan alias Kathir: Dhanam's second husband
Supporting
- Roopa Sree as Rukku a.k.a Rukkamani: Ganesha Moorthy's mother.
- Rekha Angelina as Vasuki: Kathir's mother
- Ishwarya Ravichandran as Soundarya : Ganesha Moorthy's Sister Shanmugam's Wife
- Arjun Arumugam as Shanmugam : Soundarya's Husband
- V.J. Kalyani as Shalini: Ganesha Moorthy 's Sister
- Peter as Satriyan : Ganesha Moorthy's Brother and killer
- Priyanka as Maragatham :Rukku's Sister , Ganesha Moorthy, Soundarya, Shalini, Satriyan step mother
- Janhave Tanav as Nila: Kathir's adoptive daughter
- Priyanka Robo Shankar as Maari[4]
- Vaishulisa Vallal as Nandhini[8]
- Bhuvaneshwari as Bhuvana
- Rakshitaa Maggie as Fathima
- Stella Marshal as Stella
- Sreedevi Muthukrishnan as Ammu
- Douglas Kumaramoorthi as Douglas: Kathir's friend
- Shilpa Mary Teresa as Sornavathy (Main Antagonist)
- Gurupharan as Pandi
Special appearance
- Shreekumar as Ganesha Moorthy: Rukku's son, Dhanam's husband. (2025) (Dead)[2]
Production
The show was launched by Vijay TV in early 2025 after the end of Bigg Boss Tamil 7.[9]
Casting
Ethirneechal fame Sathya Devarajan was cast in the female lead role as Dhanam, by making this her first lead role. At the time of casting, Sathya had been participating in the television series Ethirneechal 2; Sathya would end up leaving her role there in order to join the Dhanam cast. Actor Shreekumar plays an extended special appearance as Ganesha Moorthy.[2] Actor Sathya SK was cast in the male lead role as Manaparai Kathiresan, marking his return after Bigg Boss Tamil 7. However, he also left resulting in Krish to play the role in August 2025.[10]
In May 2025 Priyanka Sankar was cast to play supporting role Maari.[4] In after few Months Trans Actress Vaishulisa Vallal was cast as Nandhini.[8]
Promotion and reception
The show's promotional campaign drew attention by comparing it with other series like Ethirneechal.[11] To celebrate the storyline focusing on women auto drivers, the Dhanam team hosted a special treat and party for 50 women auto drivers.[12][13][14]
References
- ^ "Dhanam series broadcast date announced". Dinamani. 10 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Actors Sreekumar and Sathya starrer serial 'Dhanam' set to premiere soon". The Times of India. 2025.
- ^ "Sindoorapottu". JioHotstar.
- ^ a b c "Robo Sankar's wife KPY Priyanka started acting in Dhanam serial at Vijay TV". Times Now Tamil. 2025.
- ^ "Tamil serial Dhanam vs Veera troll promo update". The Indian Express Tamil. 2023.
- ^ "சன் டிவியில் மீண்டும் ஒளிபரப்பாகும் "இராமாயணம்" .. முக்கிய சீரியலின் நேரம் மாற்றம்!". tamil.abplive.com. 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Actress Sathya Devarajan viral video for Dhanam serial". Dinamani. 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Trans actor Vaishulisa Vallal bags pivotal role on TV show Dhanam". Indulge Express. 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Ayyanar Thunai to Dhanam: Here are the 4 new serials of Vijay TV after Bigg Boss end". Asianet News Tamil. 2025.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil fame Sathya quits Tamil daily soap Dhanam". The Times of India. 2025.
- ^ "Like Ethirneechal Madhumitha, another serial actress came from Sun TV to Vijay TV: Guess who's that?". Times Now Tamil. 2025.
- ^ "Dhanam team treat to 50 women auto drivers". The Indian Express Tamil. 2025.
- ^ "Vijay TV's Dhanam serial hosted a party for female auto drivers in Tamil Nadu". Asianet News Tamil. 2025.
- ^ "Pandian Stores' Dhanam Vijay TV serial". The Indian Express Tamil. 2020.