Anna | |
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Genre | |
Directed by | A.Durga Saravanan |
Starring | |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Tamil |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 400+[1][2] |
Production | |
Producers | Anil Sundar Gugan Manohar |
Cinematography | Kalaivanan |
Editor | Aravind |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 20–22 minutes per episode |
Production company | Rajammal Creations |
Original release | |
Network | Zee Tamil |
Release | 22 May 2023 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. The serial is based on the bond between an elder brother and his 4 younger sisters. It currently airs on Zee Tamil, and is available to watch on ZEE5.[3]
The plot revolves around Shanmugan, a loving brother who raises his four younger sisters with the utmost care, as well as his dad (as he is a drunkard). However, he is over-protective, and doesn't realise that the girls have their own dreams and aspirations in life and sees marriage as the end goal in life. On the other hand, you have 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 laws relations. The series also focus on how Issaki and Muthupandi's relationship evolve and thus help him rectify and establish himself in the righteous path while finding love with Issaki
It was announced on Monday 10 April 2023 that the series will be released on Zee Tamil.[6][7]
Senthil Kumar was cast in the main role in the serial, making his comeback to Tamil television after Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar.[8][9] Nithya Ram was cast in the female lead role in the serial, returning to Tamil television after Nandini nearly three years.[10][11] Initially, Rithika Tamil Selvi was considered to play one of the sister role Isakki, but she denied and replaced by actress and dancer Preetha Suresh who known for her role in Zee Tamil's Rajini series and as a contestant in Dance Jodi Dance.[12][13]
Sunitha was cast as another sister role Rathna. VJ Thara was initially cast as Veeralakshmi, Shanmugam's second sister, but was replaced by Darsu Sundaram in end of 22 September 2023.[14][15] However, she also left[16] resulting in Gowri Gopan to play the role in April 2024.[17] Actor Santhosh was cast as Venkateshan, Rathna's love interest,[18] but he was replaced by Ajay Bharat in end of March 2024.[19]
The first promo was unveiled on 15 April 2023, featuring Senthil Kumar at the Kavadi Aattam temple.[20][21]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Role | Result |
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2023 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023[22] | Best Serial | Won | ||
Favorite Serial | Nominated | ||||
Best Actor Male | Senthil Kumar | Shanmugam | Won | ||
Kalachara Adaiyalathin Mugam 2023 | Won | ||||
Favorite Actor Male | Nominated | ||||
Favorite Actor Female | Nithya Ram | Bharani | Nominated | ||
Favorite On Screen Pair | Nithya Ram & Senthil Kumar | Bharani & Shanmugam | Nominated | ||
Most Popular Mamiyar | Sri Latha | Baakiyam | Won | ||
Favorite Mamiyar | Nominated | ||||
Most Popular Amma | Nominated | ||||
Best Supporting Actor Female | Preetha[23] | Isakki Ammal | Won | ||
VJ Thara | Veera Lakshmi | Nominated | |||
Sunitha | Rathna | Nominated | |||
Best Supporting Actor Male | Abinash | Sivabalan | Nominated | ||
Rising Star of The Year | Sathya | Muthupandi | Won | ||
Best Villi - Villain | Poovilangu Mohan | Soundira Pandi | Won | ||
Sathya | Muthupandi | Nominated | |||
Favorite Villi - Villain | Poovilangu Mohan | Soundira Pandi | Nominated | ||
Sathya | Muthupandi | Nominated | |||
Most Popular Appa | Rosario | Vaikundam | Won | ||
Best Comedian | Saravanan | Vettukili | Nominated |