Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama streaming television series, which is an official remake of the Hindi-language series Panchayat.[1][2] The series writer by Balakumaran Murugesan and directed by Naga for Amazon Prime Video. Produced by Arunabh Kumar under the banner of TVF, the show revolves around journey of a young boy (Siddharth) from Chennai, who navigates the challenges of his new and unfamiliar surroundings in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam.[3]
| Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Deepak Kumar Mishra Arunabh Kumar |
| Based on | Panchayat |
| Written by | Balakumaran Murugesan |
| Directed by | Naga |
| Starring | Abishek Kumar Chetan Devadarshini Niyathi Anandsami Paul Raj Veera Sai Manikandan Thogaru |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Vijay Koshy Shreyansh Pandey |
| Producer | Arunabh Kumar |
| Production location | Tamil Nadu |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx.26–34 minutes per episode |
| Production company | A TVF Creation |
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 20 September 2024 |
| Related | |
| Panchayat | |
The principal characters of the series include Abishek Kumar, Chetan, Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anandsami Paul Raj and Veera Sai Manikandan Thogaru. The series was premiered on 20 September 2024 on Amazon Prime Video and consisted of eight episodes.[4]
Cast
editMain
edit- Abishek Kumar as Siddharth; Secretary of Gram Panchayat
- Chethan as Meenakshi Sundaram; Chairman's Husband
- Devadharshini as Meenakshi Devi; Chairman
- Anandsami as Prabhu
- Paul Raj as Lakshmipathi
- Veera Sai Manikandan Thogaru as Vigensh
- Niyati kadambi as Soundarya; Daugter of Meenakshi Sundaram and Meenakshi Devi
Recurring
edit- Uvan Swang as Muruganantham (Episodes: 3–4,8)
- Muralidaran as Groom (Episode: 3)
- Regin Rose as Isakki (Episode: 4)
- Eswar Moorthy as VAO (Episode: 4)
- Sathyamoorthy as Chinnarasu Thatha (Episode: 4)
- Pradeep Ravichandar as Mathayian (Episode: 7)
- Keerthi Pradeep as Mathayian's Wife (Episode: 7)
- Shylaja Chetlur as District magistrate (Episode: 8)
Episodes
editSeason 1 (2024)
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Secretary Saar!" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 2 | "Marathula pei irukkam la?" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 3 | "Oru Narkali ka itna sandai?" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 4 | "Poopunitha neerattu vizha!" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 5 | "Kudi Monitorayum kedukkum" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 6 | "Inimey pechukku idam illa" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 7 | "Rendula onnu" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
| 8 | "Sound Amma" | Naga | Bala Kumaran | 20 September 2024 |
Development
editProduction
editThe series is produced by Arunabh Kumar under the banner of A TVF Creation,[5] the same company that produced it in Hindi version.[6] Which has already produced in Tamil Adult Comedy-drama series, Engga Hostel, for Amazon Prime Video in 2023. Naga of Marmadesam (1996–1997), Ramany vs Ramany (2001) and Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010) fame, will direct the series.[7]
Casting
editActor Abishek Kumar was cast main role as Siddharth.[8] This is his first role in a main lead role. Chetan and Devadarshini was cast as Meenakshi Sundaram and Meenakshi Devi.[9] Actress Shylaja Chetlur was cast in epiosde 8 as District magistrate. Chetan, Devadarshini and Shylaja Chetlur has worked with Naga’s series Marmadesam (1996–1997), Ramany vs Ramany (2001), Rudraveena (2004 and Chidambara Rahasiyam (2006).
Release
editThe series trailer was released on 13 September 2024.[10]
References
edit- ^ "`காமெடி... காமெடி... காமெடி' - மெகா ஹிட் இந்தி வெப் சீரிஸின் தமிழ் ரீமேக்" (in Tamil). cinema.vikatan.com. 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam reamke of hindi series". www.indiaherald.com. 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Review: A quirky and pleasant escape into rural life". www.thehansindia.com. 20 September 2024.
- ^ "தலைவெட்டியான் பாளையம் அசலுக்கு நியாயம் செய்ததா தமிழ் 'பஞ்சாயத்'?". Hindu Tamil Thisai. 23 September 2024.
- ^ "TVF and Prime Video announces premiere of Tamil original comedy drama series Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam". www.peepingmoon.com. 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Review: Panchayat Remake Is Heartwarming Drama Despite Its Shortcomings". News18 India. 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Season 1 review: A faithful Tamil remake of Jitendra Kumar's Panchayat". www.hindustantimes.com. 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Explore the latest Prime Video releases - Top web series, TV shows, and movies to watch now". www.ottplay.com. 18 September 2024.
- ^ ""இந்தி சீரிஸ தமிழ் கலாசாரத்துக்கு ஏத்த மாதிரி மாத்துனோம்" -படக்குழு பேட்டி" (in Tamil). cinema.vikatan.com. 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Director Naga's 'Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam' trailer weaves humour with heartwarming moments". www.sakshipost.com. 13 September 2024.