Ilakkiya

Ilakkiya is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language television series starring Shambhavy Gurumoorthy and Nandan Loganathan in lead roles.This series produced by Saregama. It was premiered on 10 October 2022 airing on Sun TV from Monday to Saturday. It is also available on the digital platform Sun NXT.

Plot
The narrative unfolds as Illakkiya finds herself unexpectedly wedded to Gowtham due to circumstances beyond her control. Initially, both Illakkiya and Gowtham grapple with this situation, particularly given the misunderstanding that precipitated their marriage.

However, despite the rocky outset, Gowtham begins to admire Illakkiya's inherent kindness and selflessness. He comes to value her genuine nature and unwavering commitment to her family, despite the trials she endures.

Simultaneously, Illakkiya's presence in Gowtham's life catalyzes positive changes. She inspires him to reconnect with his roots and embrace his obligations not only as a businessman but also as a member of his family and society.

Main

 * Hima Bindhu (2022 - Jan. 2024) → Shambhavy Gurumoorthy (2024 - present) as Ilakiya Gowtham:
 * Lakshmi's daughter; Gowtham's wife and Anjali's arch enemy
 * Nandan Loganathan as Gowtham SSK:
 * SSK and Revathy's biological son; Janaki's adopted son; Illakiya's husband; SSK arch enemy (2022–present)

Recurring

 * Rani (2022 - 2023) → Priya Prince as Bhairavi: Venkataraman's sister (2023 – present)
 * Roopa Sree (2022 - 2023) → Gayathiri Shastry as Janaki Venkataraman alias Jaanu: Karthik and Aishwarya's mother (2023 – present)
 * Rajeshwari as Revathy SSK: SSK's first wife, Gowtham's biological mother and Janaki's friend (2023–present)
 * Sushma Nair as Anjali Karthik: Mashilamani and Chinthamani's daughter; Ilakiya's arch enemy; Karthik's wife (2022 – present)
 * Jay Srinivasa Kumar (2022 - 2023) → Aravish Kumar as Karthik Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's son; Anjali's husband (2023 – present)
 * Bharath Kalyan as Venkataraman: Karthik and Aishwarya's father (2022 – present)
 * Harsha Harish as Aishwarya Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's daughter; Karthik's sister (2022 – present)
 * Gaythiri Priya as Lakshmi: Ilakiya and Vasanth's mother (2022 – present)
 * Sahil Sharmaa as Vasanth : Lakshmi's son; Ilakiya's younger brother (2022 – present)
 * Meena Vemuri as Chinntamani Mashilamani: Mashilamani's Wife; Anjali's mother (2022 –present)
 * Satheesh Kumar as Massilamani: Anjali's father; Lakshmi's brother (2022 – present)
 * Saakshi Siva as SSK: Gowtham biological father and business arch enemy (2023 – present)
 * Shanthi Arvind as Dhachiyani SSK: SSK's second wife; (2023 – present)
 * Delhi Ganesh as Astrologer (2022–present)
 * Sathya Rajaa as Mahesh: Anjali's ex-lover (2022)
 * Sidharth Kapilavayi as Deva: Bhairavi's henchmen (2023)
 * Maanas Chavali as Murali (2023)
 * Udumalai Ravi (2022)

Special Appearances

 * Cool Suresh as Gowtham's helper (2022)
 * Delna Davis as Bhoomika (2022)
 * Viraat as Varun (2022)

Casting
Nandan Loganathan was cast in the male lead role as Gowtham and Hima Bindu cast as the female lead role as Ilakkiya. In end of December 2023, Actress Hima Bindu was quit the series, was replaced by Shambhavy Gurumoorthy as Ilakkiya. Roopa Sree was cast as Janaki but on she quit the series and it was replaced by Gayathiri Shashtry. Bharath Kalyan was cast as Venkataraman Karthik and Aishwarya's father.

Rani selected to portray the role of Bhairavi (Gowtham's aunt) who played an negative role, but in January 2023 she quit the series and was replaced by Priya Prince. and Sushma Nair was cast as Anjali in a negative role. In July 2023, Jay Srinivas Kumar quit the series and was replaced by Aravish Kumar as Karthik.