Manam (TV series)

Manam
Genre
Based onLayang-Layang Perkahwinan
Written bySeelan Manoheran
Screenplay bySeelan Manoheran
Directed bySD Puvanendran
Starring
    • Jayshree
    • Surrya Prakash
    • Subashini
    • Seelan Manoheran
    • Mathialagan
    • Ashwini Nambiar
Theme music composerZtish
Country of originMalaysia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes34
Production
ProducerSeelan Manoheran
Editor
    • Muthu Raj
    • Nattu Raja
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeapprox.20-22 minutes per episode
Production companyMoviegram Studio Sdn Bhd
Original release
NetworkAstro Vinmeen HD
Release2 February (2026-02-02) –
30 March 2026 (2026-03-30)
Related
Layang-Layang Perkahwinan

Manam (transl. Mind) is a 2026 Malaysian Tamil-language Melodrama television series screenplay, written and produced by Seelan Manoheran, directed by SD Puvanendran, starring Jayshree, Surrya Prakash, Subashini, Seelan Manoheran, Mathialagan and Ashwini Nambiar in the lead roles.[1] The show is an official remake of Astro Ria's Malay series Layang-Layang Perkahwinan.[2]

It tells a story of a married couple whose unravels when betrayal, lies, and hidden crimes surface betrayal of one another leads to a whirlwind of revenge, grief, motherhood, survival, forgiveness and healing.[2] It aired on Astro Vinmeen HD on Monday to Thursday at 21:30 (MST) from 2 February to 30 March 2026,[3] and ended with 34 episodes, and is also available on the digital platforms Astro GO and Sooka.[4]

Plot

The story follows Sheena, who is the perfect wife to Varun, who supports her husband Varun’s ascent to top leadership within the company. While juggling her roles as a caring mother, loving wife and responsible daughter-in-law, Sheena keeps the household running seamlessly, even as she manages the pressures of her own career. However, Sheena doesn't realize that she has been cheated on by Varun.[2]

Confronted by Varun’s infidelity, Sheena finds the courage to stand up for herself, even in the face of severe consequences from her influential in-law family. Sheena fights for her dignity, freedom and decides to divorce and meticulously plans her revenge.

Cast

Main

  • Jayshree as Sheena
  • Surrya Prakash[5] as Varun
  • Subashini as Sumi
  • Seelan Manoheran as Amar
  • Mathialagan[6] as Selvanayagam
  • Ashwini Nambiar[6] as Leela

Recurring

  • Navin
  • Vanishaa
  • Anjana MoL
  • Rani

Production

Development

The show was screenplay, written and produced by Seelan Manoheran under Moviegram Studio Sdn Bhd. He plays the lead role of Amar in this series. The series was directed by SD Puvanendran, and the story-line is inspired by the Malay series Layang-Layang Perkahwinan. And also Astro’s second consecutive Malay to Tamil adaptation after Aadhira series.[7]

Casting

Actor Surrya Prakash was cast as the male lead Varun, who cheats on his wife and for his notable performance in Dejavu 375, Yaar Avan and Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu.[5]

Actress Jayshree plays the lead role as Leena in the series.[8] Subashini was played as Sumi, who is an aiffiar with Varun and trun to his second wife. Actor Seelan Manoheran, who produced and wrote the series, also plays the role of Amar, as Leena's well-wisher. Actor Mathialagan and Ashwini Nambiar portrayed Selvanayagam and Leela, the parents of Varun.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Astro's Manam Sparks Conversations on Love, Loyalty, and Modern Marriage". varnam.my. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Astro's 'Manam' Opens Conversations on Modern Marriages". corporate.astro.com.my. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Manam : A Vinmeen Exclusive on Marriage Values". astroulagam.com.my. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Astro Ushers in a New Era of Local Tamil Storytelling with Fresh Premiers on Vinmeen". varnam.my. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Surrya Prakash: A Rising Face in Malaysian Tamil Entertainment". raaga.my. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "From Singapore to Malaysia: Mathialagan and Ashwini Nambiar Share Their Journey in Manam". Varnam.my. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Astro Introduces a New Wave of Local Tamil Premieres". corporate.astro.com.my. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "From Skies to Spotlight, The Inspiring Journey of Jayshree Vijayan as a Malaysian Actress". Varnam.my. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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