Chinnanchiru Kiliye
| Chinnanchiru Kiliye | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Melodrama |
| Written by | Anandh (dialogues) Initial Concept and Writer: Vikatan Televistas |
| Screenplay by | V.K. Amirtharaj |
| Directed by | S. Anandh Babu |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Aron Suresh |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of episodes | 280 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Sundaram Bhavani |
| Cinematography | Guna Ramesh |
| Editor | AJ |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 22–24 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Seyon Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee Tamil |
| Release | 21 June 2025 – present |
Chinnanchiru Kiliye is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language family Melodrama television series starring Swathika, Naresh Raj, Rowthiram Syed, Harsha Nair and Jangiri Madhumitha[1] It premiered on Zee Tamil on 21 June 2025, and airs on Monday to Saturday at 19:00 and streams digitally on ZEE5.[2] It is produced by Sundaram and Bhavani, and directed by S. Anandh Babu.
Plot
The story is about a self-made, middle-class woman, Indhu, who vows never to bow or borrow. However, she marries Karna, who is a young debt collector. It is about how, who marries into a male-dominated family by a twist of fate, fights for her rights and wins.[3]
Cast
Main
- Naresh Raj as Karunakaran Alais Karna
- Swathika as Indhumathi Alais Indhu
- Rowthiram Syed as Kirubakaran
- Abitha / Harsha Nair as Suguna Kirubakaran
- Jangiri Madhumitha as Jayanthi Divakaran
Recurring
- Shivam as Divakaran
- Vincent Roy as Deenadayal
- Punitha Balakrishnan as Deepa
- --- as Painter Balu
- --- as Ganesan
- Ajith kumar as Vishva
- Simran Advani as Chitra
- Ajith Kumar as Bhaskar
- Thidiyan as Bullet Pandi
- Sai lavanya as Buvana
- Ganesh as Karthik Deepa’s Husband
- Unknown/Sudha Pushpa as Karthik's mother
- Sarth as Kathir Chitra's ex-fiancé (Deceased) Antagonist
- Hema as Selvi
- Indu as Lakshmi Teacher
Special Appearance
- Sujitha as Lakshmi
- Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Judge
- Rekha Harris as Usharani
- Gaayathri Krishnan as Meenakshi, Indhu and Deepa’s deceased mother.
- Sneha Nambiar as Seethalaksmi, Karna’s deceased mother
- Anitha sampath as Anchor
Production
Casting
Newcomer actress Swathika plays the lead role as Indhu in the series,[4] alongside actor Naresh Raj was cast as the male lead Karna, marking his first series as a lead actor. Thirumathi Selvam fame Abitha was cast as Sugana, marking her return after Maari. Jangiri Madhumitha was cast as Jayanthi, marking her full-fledged return to television series after a five-year hiatus.
In August 2025, Sujitha was cast as Lakshmi in special appearances.[5] In January 2026, Rekha Harris was cast as Usharani in special appearances.
Release
On 21 June 2025,[6] the first Launch promo was released, which gave a brief insight in both Karna and Indhu's lives.[7] It began airing on Zee Tamil, from 21 June 2025 on Monday to Saturday at 19:00, replacing Gettimelam time slot.[8]
References
- ↑ "Swathika, Madhumitha, and Abitha to play titular roles in upcoming Tamil serial 'Chinnanchiru Kiliye'". The Times of India. 17 July 2025.
- ↑ "ஜீ தமிழின் புதிய தொடர் 'சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே' சீரியல்... Launch Date". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 20 June 2025.
- ↑ "'Chinnan Siru Kizhiye' brings fresh energy to Zee Tamil's fiction slate". www.medianews4u.com (in Tamil). 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Swathika to play titular role in upcoming Tamil serial 'Chinnanchiru Kiliye'". The Times of India. 21 June 2025.
- ↑ "Actress Sujitha Dhanush makes a special appearance in Chinnansiru Kiliye". The Times of India. 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "ஜீ தமிழின் சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே புத்தம் புதிய சீரியல் ஆரம்பம் எப்போது?". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 20 June 2025.
- ↑ "ஜீ தமிழில் புத்தம் புதிய மெகா தொடர், சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே... புரொமோவுடன் இதோ". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 10 June 2025.
- ↑ "முக்கிய தொடர்களின் ஒளிபரப்பு நேரத்தில் மாற்றம்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 21 July 2025.