Ranjithame

Ranjithame is an 2023 Indian Tamil-language television series directed by M. Iniyan Dinesh and produced by Vikatan Televistas. The show stars Shiv Sathish, Manishajith and Roopa Sree in lead role.

Arun (Shiv Sathish) and Ranjitha (Manishajith) had feelings for each other but Ranjitha is taking things slowly due to Arun's mother who does not want them to be together. It currently airs on Kalaignar TV from 17 July 2023, on Monday to Saturday at 19:30 and streams on Vikatan TV YouTube channel.

Plot
In the bustling streets of a quaint town nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a young woman named Ranjitha, whose spirit burned brighter than the sun's rays that kissed the earth each morning. Despite the serenity of her surroundings, her life was far from tranquil. Ranjitha found herself caught in the suffocating grip of familial expectations, particularly within the confines of her sister's home. The sanctuary she sought had turned into a battleground, with her brother-in-law's unwelcome advances serving as a constant reminder of the vulnerability she faced as a woman.Fueled by a fierce determination to carve her own destiny, Ranjitha made the bold decision to flee the suffocating confines of her sister's home, leaving behind the familiar comforts but also the shackles of societal norms that sought to confine her.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the town, stood Arun, a man whose kindness was as boundless as the love he held for his family. Raised by a doting mother and surrounded by three adoring sisters, Arun's life seemed to unfold in perfect harmony with the expectations set by his loving family. Yet, beneath the facade of contentment, Arun wrestled with his own internal conflicts, torn between the duty he owed to his family and the desires that stirred within his heart. Fate, it seemed, had intertwined the paths of Ranjitha and Arun, two souls seeking solace amidst the chaos of their lives. As they crossed each other's paths, their hearts resonated with an unspoken understanding, kindling a flame of love that refused to be extinguished. But love, as they say, is not without its trials. As Ranjitha and Arun embarked on their journey of love, they found themselves confronted by the formidable barrier of Arun's mother, Vedhavalli. A woman of unwavering resolve and traditional values, Vedhavalli stood as a formidable obstacle in the path of their love, her ego clashing with Ranjitha's fierce independence.

Main cast

 * Manishajith as Ranjitha Arun, wife of Arun, daughter-in-law of Vedha and Rathnam, sister-in-law of Vidhya, Sudha and Chitra (Female Protagonist)
 * Shiv Sathish as Arun Rathnam, son of Vedha and Rathnam, younger brother of Vidhya, elder brother of Sudha and Chitra (Male Protagonist)

Supporting

 * Madhumikha Srinivasu as Vidhya Rathnam, elder daughter of Vedha and Rathnam, elder sister of Arun, Sudha and Chitra
 * Yuvanraj Nethrun / Sathya Sudhakar as Sundaramurthy "Sundar", husband of Seethalakshmi, younger brother of Vedha and younger brother–in–law of Rathnam and maternal uncle of Vidhya, Arun, Sudha and Chithra
 * Akila as Seethalakshmi "Simran" Sundar, wife of Sundar, younger sister–in–law of Vedhavalli and younger sister of Rathnam and maternal aunt of Vidhya, Arun, Sudha and Chithra
 * Sandhyadhaiyan as Sudha Rathnam, 2nd daughter of Vedha and Rathnam, 1st younger sister of Vidhya and Arun, 2nd elder sister of Chitra
 * Chippu Chippy / Unknown as Chitra Rathnam, last daughter of Vedha and Rathnam, last sister of Vidhya, Arun and Sudha
 * Ramnath Shetty as Rathnakumar "Rathnam", husband of Vedha, elder brother-in-law of Sundar, elder brother of Seethalakshmi, father of Vidhya, Arun, Sudha and Chitra
 * Roopa Sree as Vedhavalli "Vedha" Rathnam, wife of Rathnam, mother of Vidhya, Arun, Sudha and Chitra, elder sister of Sundar, elder sister–in–law of Seethalakshmi
 * Avinash / Tharun Appasamy as Ravi, a womanizer who cheats Sudha and Chitra in the name of love
 * Subbulakshmi / Unknown / Dhanu Shiva as Gomathi Dheenan, wife of Dheenan and elder sister of Ranjitha
 * Hari Krishnan as Dheenadhayalan "Dheena / Dheenan", husband of Gomathi and brother–in–law of Ranjitha who has an obsession on Ranjitha and desire to marry her (Male Antagonist)
 * Unknown / Pradeepa Muthu / Shakthi Rao as Kalpana, Vidhya's sister–in–law who seeks revenge on her elder brother's death (Secondary Antagonist)
 * Padmini Chandrasekaran as Kalpana's mother and Vidhya's ex–mother–in–law

Development
On 26 February 2021 Vikatan Televistas confirmed Sun TV's old serial (Nayagi and Deivamagal) going to re-telecast on Kalaignar TV from 1 March 2021. By the end of February 2023, Kalaignar TV confirmed through a press release that it would distribute new Tamil serial, to be produced by Vikatan Televistas. Initially, the title of the serial was named Unnai Ninaithu. It was later renamed as Ranjithame and the first promo was released on 12 June 2023.

Casting
Actress Manishajith was cast in the female lead role as Rajani. She has already played the lead role in Uyire and Kannathil Muthamittal serials. Barathi Kannamma fame Roopa Sree plays the mother role as Vedhavalli. Minnale fame Shiv Sathish plays the her son and male lead role as Arun. In October 2023, Avinash was replaced by Tharun Appasamy. In end of October 2023, Actress Nancy joins the series.

Release
The first promo was released on 12 June 2023 featuring Shiv Sathishm, Manishajith and Roopa Sree. The second promo was unveiled on 17 July 2023, featuring protagonist Manishajith and Roopa Sreeand revealing the release date.