Sandakozhi (transl. Fighting Rooster) is an 2023 Indian Tamil-language television series, aired from 8 May 2023 on Zee Tamil and streaming on ZEE5.[1] The series stars Riya Vishwanathan and Niyaz Khan in the lead roles.[2][3] The theme of the story was taken from Poove Poochudava, where both leads clash.
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
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| Editor | Bala |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 20–22 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Vilvam Studio |
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| Network | Zee Tamil |
| Release | 8 May 2023 – present |
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Plot edit
The story revolves around Mahalakshmi and Vikram. They meet in an accident and instantly hate each other. Mahalakshmi is a bold, independent, who delivers sweets and is a bubbly, outspoken girl. Vikram is ambitious and takes care of the family real-estate business. Vikram isn't so generous and understanding too when it comes to girls, and the stark difference in opinion results in Vikram and Mahalakshmi quarrelling quite often. But under some unique circumstances, they join hands to help their siblings get married.[3]
Cast edit
Main edit
- Riya Vishwanathan[4][5] as Mahalakshmi (Maha)/ Kaveri
- A well-educated woman from a lower-middle-class family, Second daughter of Ganeshan and Jyothi. She is bold, bubbly and independent. Her economic state leads her to deliver sweets for her family sweet company. She aspires to get a good job to help her family out. Because for her sister's life concern, she married Vikram.
- After her and Vikram get into a car accident, she ends up losing her memory and becomes Kaveri, a businesswoman.
- Niyaz Khan as Vikram/Murugan
- A man who has completed his studies abroad to run the family real estate business. However, he hates women and believe that they are a distraction. At starting days he hates Maha but destiny made him as Maha's husband.
- After he gets into a car accident with Maha, he loses his memory and becomes Murugan, a servant for Kaveri's household.
Recurring edit
- VJ Kathir as Vijay – Vikram's younger brother, who was initially a playboy but falls in love with Aishwarya at his sister's wedding and stops his playboy lifestyle after he married her.
- Subalakshmi Rangan (Episode 1–183) / Yalini Rajan (Episode 184–present) as Aishwarya – Maha and Suba's elder sister; First daughter of Ganeshan and Jyothi, who helps run the family sweet business. She had a love interest on Vijay and married him.
- Kiruba as Nandini – Vikram, Vijay and Swetha's mother; Aishwarya and Maha's mother-in-law. She always hatred Maha and her family.
- Guru Hawkman as G.K – Vikram, Vijay and Swetha's father; Nandini's husband; Aishwarya and Maha's father-in-law.
- Tamilselvi as Jyothi – Aishwarya, Maha and Suba's mother; Ganeshan's wife; Vikram and Vijay's mother-in-law. She aspires to have Maha and Aishwarya married off to a good household.
- Sivakumar as Ganeshan – Aishwarya, Maha and Suba's father; Vikram and Vijay's father-in-law; Jyothi's husband.
- Mohana VJ as Suba – Third daughter of Ganeshan and Jyothi; Aishwarya and Maha's younger sister.
- Udumalai Ravi as Pulimurugan – Nandini's brother and sidekick.
- Rajesh Gadde as Vignesh – Ex-lover of Aishwarya. He blackmail's Aishwarya after she married with Vijay.
- Gowri as Eshwari – Saravana and Abhinaya's mother; Aishwarya, Maha and Suba's aunt; Jyothi's elder sister.
- Ashok Pandian as Periyappa – Saravana and Abhinaya's father; Aishwarya, Maha and Suba's uncle; Eshwari's husband.
- Anisha Ishwarya as Abhinaya – Aishwarya, Maha and Suba's cousin sister; Eshwari's daughter; Saravana's younger sister. She loved Vijay but he married to Aishwarya, so she hates Maha's family.
- Navin Charles as Saravana – Abhinaya's elder brother; Aishwarya, Maha and Suba's cousin brother; Eshwari's son; Swetha's husband.
- Keerthi Vijay as Swetha – Vikram and Vijay's younger sister; Saravana's wife.
- KPY Raja as Perumal – friend of Vijay
Cameo edit
- Rayan as Ashok – Ex-fiance of Aishwarya
- Sofiya as Anu – Ex-fiancee of Vikram
- Vasu Vikram as Poonai Kannan – A rowdy who sketch to kill Maha for Nandini
- Vasanth Gopinath as Shiva – A detective
Production edit
Development edit
In 2023, Zee Tamil planned to reboot Poove Poochudava, whilst the series would be produced by Vilvam Studio.
Casting edit
Riya Vishwanathan was cast in the female lead role as Mahalakshmi, which marks her return after Raja Rani 2.[6][7] Niyaz Khan was cast in the male lead role as Vikram, a businessman from a rich family. VJ Kathir was cast as Vikram's brother. Subalakshmi Rangan was initally cast to play Mahalakshmi's elder sister, but was replaced by Yalini Rajan in October 2023. Kiruba was cast to play Vikram, Vijay and Swetha's mother Nandini, the negative lead.[8]
Release edit
The first promo of the series was released on 25 April 2023 featuring Niyaz Khan and Riya Vishwanathan revealing the release date. The show started airing on Zee Tamil on 8 May 2023, replacing Rettai Roja.[9][10]
References edit
- ^ "சண்டக்கோழி புதிய தொடர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "'செம ட்ரீட் இருக்கும்போல' - ரியா விஸ்வநாதன் நடிக்கும் சண்டக்கோழி சீரியல் ப்ரோமோ வைரல்..!". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ a b "New TV show 'Sandakozhi' to launch on May 8; here's what actress Riya Vishwanathan has to say". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "ரியா விஸ்வநாதனின் புதிய சீரியல் சண்டக்கோழி!". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "புதிய தொடரில் நடிக்கும் ரியா விஸ்வநாதன்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ subhashini (25 April 2023). "விஜய் டிவி இல்லன்னா என்ன, வேறு சேனலில் புதிய தொடரில் கமிட் ஆன ரியா - ஹீரோ யார் தெரியுமா ?". Tamil Behind Talkies (in Tamil). Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "என்ன இவங்க ஜீ தமிழ் சீரியல்ல வரப்போறாங்களா?.. ராஜா ராணி 2 சீரியல் நடிகையின் லேட்டஸ்ட் அப்டேட்." tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "New TV serial 'Sandakozhi' to launch on May 8; deets inside". The Times of India. 26 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "ஜீ தமிழின் புதிய சீரியல் 'சண்டகோழி' : இங்க பாருங்க ஒரு புது அப்டேட்." tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "மே 8-ல் முதல் சண்டக்கோழி சீரியல்.. கதாநாயகன் யாரு தெரியுமா?". zeenews.india.com (in Tamil). 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
External links edit
- Sandakozhi at ZEE5