Mahanadhi | |
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Genre | Drama |
Directed by | Praveen Bennett |
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Country of origin | India |
Original language | Tamil |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 249 (as of January 2024) |
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Production location | Tamil Nadu |
Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
Running time | approx. 22–24 minutes per episode |
Production company | Global Villagers |
Original release | |
Network | Star Vijay |
Release | 23 January 2023 present | –
Mahanadhi - Sakotharigalin Kadhai (transl. The Great River - A story of sisterhood) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama television series starring Lakshmi Priya, Prathiba, Divya Ganesan, Aadhirai Soundararajan, Baby Kaavya with Saravanan and Sujatha Sivakumar in the pivotal roles.[1][2] It is produced by Praveen Bennett under the banner of Global Villagers.
It premiered on Star Vijay from 23 January 2023 and is also available on the digital platform Disney+ Hotstar.[3] This series was launched along with Siragadikka Aasai.[4]
The series depicts the story of four sisters around a family, who lost their father and tries to rise up in society.[5] Mahanadi tells the tale of four sisters who coexisted well with their parents. leaving them in distress over the loss of their father. This piece discusses how the mother and girls will manage without an actual figure of a father. Set in Kodaikanal, a mountainous town where everyone has returned and where people enjoy each moment with a smile and other things, this story takes place. The father had owned a company and encouraged a rivalry with a buddy named Pasupathi. Pasupathi who is well known, where using his tactics to harm everyone. One day, Saravanan went to learn more about the property he had purchased, where there had been some issues and where Pasupathi had purchased the property, where he was shocked to learn that it had been purchased by someone else. Where Saravanan grew unhappy and bitter from his agony, collapsed, and died.
The girls were left speechless after learning of the tragedy, were unable to buy anything since they had no cash on hand and were shown the way by being forced to sell all they owned and move from one location to another. While this is happening, the hero is presented. Kumaran, a tailor, is aware of the situation and does all he can to help. His tailor shop also features images of Ganga as a model. Her marriage is set in stone, and Santhanam wants a lavish ceremony. Nobody in the family is aware of where he is putting the funds for the wedding, though. Before the wedding, he goes to his buddy Pasupathy and requests for money. Pasupathy replies that the money he sent home was all for nothing. Heartbroken Santhanam is unable to afford his daughter's wedding. He is discovered dead in his bed on the day of Ganga's wedding. The plot then centres on how the four girls, together with their mother, deal with life without their father, and portray a strong sense of sisterhood.
The shooting of the serial commenced in December 2022. The first promo was released on 7 January 2023.[6] The series was also promoted in the Bigg Boss 6 house on 16 January.[7]
Lakshmi Priya and Prathiba were cast in the female lead roles as Kaveri and Ganga. In 23 November 2023, Prathiba opted out from the show[8] and was to replaced by Divya Ganesh.[9] Kamuruddin and newcomer Rudran Praveen portrayed male lead roles as Kumaran and Nivin, whilst Saravanan and Sujatha Sivakumar were also selected for supporting roles.[10][11]
In end of 27 September 2023, Actor Swaminathan was introduced as new lead for a new story track.[12]