Sandhya Raagam (TV series)

Sandhya Raagam is a 2023 Indian-Tamil language television series starring Sandhya Jagarlamudi, Antara Swarnakar and Bhavana Lasya in the leads with Rajeev Parameshwar, Surjith Kumar and Vinayak Sheregar play supporting roles. It was directed by N. Priyan and produced by Sabreesh Kumar. The series shows the life of two sisters Janaki and Sandhya and their children. It is a remake of Hindi TV Series Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke and an essence remake of Zee Telugu's Padamati Sandhya Raagam

It premiered on Zee Tamil from 9 October 2023 and is also available on the digital platform ZEE5. This series was launched along with Nala Damayanthi.

Plot
The tale of "Sandhya Raagam" intricately weaves a tapestry of familial bonds, cultural clashes, and personal struggles, all set against the backdrop of love, loss, and redemption.

At its core, the narrative revolves around the deep-seated affection shared between Janaki and Sandhiya, siblings raised in the warm embrace of a close-knit family in a quaint small town. Their idyllic existence is shattered when Janaki's marriage to Kishore is overshadowed by his subsequent elopement with Sandhya, sending shockwaves through the entire family.

Despite their abrupt departure to Houston, America, Sandhya persistently seeks to maintain a connection with Janaki, her efforts stymied by the disapproval of her rigid in-laws. Across the ocean, Kishore and Sandhiya find solace in each other's company, birthing a daughter, Maaya, whose upbringing straddles the cultural boundaries of her Indian heritage and American surroundings, her talent in Bharatnatyam a testament to her diverse upbringing.

Tragedy strikes the family when Sandhiya receives a devastating diagnosis of incurable cancer, prompting Janaki to bridge the chasm of estrangement and reunite with her ailing sister. In tandem, Janaki's own daughter, Dhanalakshmi, affectionately called Dhana, emerges as a pivotal figure, her burgeoning passion for badminton serving as a parallel narrative thread.

Yet, amidst their personal trials, Maaya finds herself grappling with the assimilation of her newfound family's traditions, inadvertently sparking discord with the Raguram family. Complicating matters further, Seenu, a member of the Raguram clan, gradually becomes enamored with Maaya, oblivious to her own conflicted emotions.

As Dhana's pursuit of badminton excellence unfolds, tensions escalate when she defies familial restrictions to participate in a crucial match, a decision that underscores the generational clash between tradition and individual ambition. The prelude to Seenu's impending nuptials to Charulatha, Parvathi's niece, becomes a battleground for simmering resentments and unspoken desires.

Charulatha and her family, harboring animosity towards Maaya, orchestrate disruptions during the pre-wedding festivities, exploiting every opportunity to cast her as an outsider. However, amidst the chaos, Janaki emerges as a steadfast ally, championing Dhana's athletic aspirations and ultimately fostering a sense of unity within the fractured family dynamic.

Raguram's initial inclination towards Maaya's plight marks a poignant turning point, challenging long-standing prejudices and paving the way for reconciliation. Yet, Charulatha's family's contrition and subsequent reconciliation serve as a sobering reminder of the intricacies of familial bonds and the enduring power of forgiveness.

In the tapestry of "Sandhya Raagam," each thread, whether woven with joy or sorrow, serves to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit, underscoring the timeless adage that love and understanding transcend even the most formidable barriers.

Main

 * Sandhya Jagarlamudi as Janaki: Raghuram's wife; Dhanalakshmi's mother; Maaya's periyamma; Sandhya's estranged sister (2023–present)
 * Antara Swarnakar as Maaya: Sandhya and Kishore's daughter; Janaki's sister's daughter; Dhanalakshmi's cousin; Srinivasan's love interest (2023–present)
 * VJ Thara (replaced) / Bhavana Lasya as Dhanalakshmi "Dhana": Raghuram and Janaki's daughter; Maaya and Srinivasan's cousin (2023–24) / (2024–present) She loves her coach.
 * Rajeev Parameshwar as Raghuram: Ramaniyammal's elder son; Janaki's husband; Dhanalakshmi's father (2023–present)
 * Surjith Kumar as Srinivasan "Seenu" : Padma and Manivannan's son; Raghuram's nephew; Dhanalakshmi's cousin; maya's love interest (2024–present)
 * Vinayak Sheregar as Karthik: A Badminton Coach and Trainer of Dhanalakshmi. dhana's love interest (2024–present)
 * Akshaya Rao as Sandhya: Maaya's mother; Kishore's wife, Janaki's estranged sister (Dead)

Supporting

 * Yuvasree as Ramaniyamal: Raghuram, Padma and Shivaram's mother; Dhanalakshmi, Srinivasan and Appu's grandmother (April 2024–present)
 * P. R. Varalakshmi played the role Ramaniyamal from (Nov– Dec.2023)
 * Sheela played the role of Ramaniyamal from (Oct-Nov 2023 & Dec 2023- April 2024)
 * Rajkamal as Shivaram: Raghuram's younger brother; Parvathi's husband; Appu's father (2023–present)
 * Arifa Arafat as Parvathi: Shivaram's wife; Appu's mother (2023–present)
 * Subbulakshmi as Padma: Raghuram's younger sister; Manivannan's wife; Srinivasan's mother (2023–present)
 * Vishwanth as Manivannan: Padma's husband; Srinivasan's father (2023–present)
 * Thiyan Jackie as Appu: Shivaram and Parvathi's son (2023–present)
 * Manush Manmohan as Kishore: Janaki's ex fiance; Sandhya's husband and Maaya's father (2023–present)
 * Sofia as Bhuvaneshwari: Raghuram's enemy (villi) (2023–present)
 * Shankaresh Kumar as Prabhu: Bhuvaneshwari's son (2023–present)
 * Issac Varkees as Mahalingam: Bhuvaneshwari's brother (2023–present)
 * Kaviya B as Friend of Dhanalakshmi (2023–present)
 * Pranika Dhakshu as Charulatha: Srinivasan's fiancée (villi) (2024–present)
 * Baboos Baburaj as Lingam: Charulatha’s father
 * Mohan Vaidya as Janaki and Sandhya's father (Dead)

Casting
VJ Thara and newcomer Antara Swarnakar were cast to play lead roles of Dhanalakshmi and Maya. VJ Thara to act in this series, she left the series Anna. But later, she was replaced by Telugu actress Bhavana Lasya. Actress Sandhya Jagarlamudi was cast as Janaki, the sister of Sandhiya, marking his return after Sun TV's Chandralekha. Akshaya Rao was cast as Sandhiya in her television debut.

Rajeev Parameshwar, Manush and Rajkamal were cast to play the prominent roles. Surjith Kumar was cast as male lead, marking his return after Namma Veetu Ponnu.

Release
The first promo was released on 11 September 2023 featuring past story with elder sister's Janaki with her Family tell the story with song and revealing. The second promo was shot in foreign and unveiled on 17 September 2023, featuring Sister's meeting and revealing the release date. The third promo was unveiled on 25 September 2023, featuring Surjith Kumar, VJ Thara and Antara Swarnakar.

The show started airing on Zee Tamil on 9 October 2023.

Promotion
Zee Tamil was promoted their new two fictions Nala Damayanthi and including this series by making advertisement with actress Ramya Krishnan and this promo released on 29 September 2023.

Trp Ratings
The show got a TVR of 3.36 on launching week on 9 October 2023.

Sandhya Raagam became one of the most watched Zee Tamil television programs in 2024. At the end of April 2024, the series got the TRP of 4.68 TVR and Entered in the list of Top 15 serials of Tamil Nadu in U+R Ratings.