Tamil television drama

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'''Tamil television drama''' or '''Tamil serials''' are a genre of Tamil-language television.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://livetvchannelsfree.com/tamiltv.html|title=Lit of Tamil language Channels|publisher=livetvchannelsfree.com}}</ref> The television series industry has played a pivotal role in increasing Tamil popularity in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and Tamil diaspora. They are also broadcast in other parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and North America.

Tamil's first television weekly drama, ''Oru Manithanin Kathai'', aired on DD1 on 1986 and consisted of 13 weeks. ''Anandham'' (2003–2009) was the first Tamil TV drama to cross 1,000 episodes and concluded with 1,297 episodes. ''Kolangal'' (2003–2009) was the first Tamil serial to cross 1,500 and ''Chandralekha'' (2014–2022) was the first Tamil serial to cross 2,000 and concluded with 2315 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of Longest Running Tamil Television Series - Over 1000 Episodes|url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/list-of-longest-running-tamil-television-series/anandham.html|website=m.behindwoods.com|date=20 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

''Mayavi'', It was the first Indian & Asian 3D series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/tv/india%E2%80%99s-first-3d-tv-serial-%E2%80%98mayavi%E2%80%99-debuts-on-jaya-tv_23037.html|title=India's first 3D TV serial, 'Mayavi' debuts on Jaya TV|publisher=exchange4media.com|access-date=7 October 2006}}</ref> ''Nadhaswaram'', This serial on 5 March 2014 achieved the feat of being the first TV drama in Indian and Tamil television to be aired live. This was done to commemorate the show's 1000th Episode on 5 March 2014. By airing a 23-minutes 25seconds long live telecast in a single shot, the TV drama has earned a place in the Guinness World Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/sounds-of-celebration/article5818799.ece/|title = Sounds of celebration|date = 22 March 2014|access-date = 6 April 2015|work = The Hindu|last = Naig|first = Udhav}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-tv-serials/33079/Chinna-thirai-Television-News/Nathaswaram-Gopi-wins-guiness-award-for-best-villan-actor.htm|title= Gopi wins Guinness award for best villain|language=ta|website= Dinamalar|date= 14 June 2015}}</ref> ''Marmadesam'', was an extremely successful tele-serial. It was ranked first in viewership among the television programmes telecast from Chennai in 1997.<ref name="asiatelevisionp115">{{cite book|title=Imagi-nations and borderless television: media, culture and politics across Asia|author=Amos Owen Thomas|year=2005|publisher=SAGE|pages=115|isbn=0761933956}}</ref> ''Chithi'', It holds the credit of most watched regional Language television program in India ever.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indextam.php4?startperiod=30/9/2001&endperiod=6/10/2001 |title=TAM's top 10 in Cable & Satellite homes |publisher=Indiantelevision.com |access-date=6 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629035514/https://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indextam.php4?startperiod=30%2F9%2F2001&endperiod=6%2F10%2F2001 |archive-date=29 June 2011}}</ref>

==History== Tamil language series are chiefly produced in Chennai, following the liberalization of private television in India in the 1990s. The first Tamil languages TV show was Oliyum Oliyum. It was movie song compilation program on television popular during the 1980s.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2UZLDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22oliyum+oliyum%22+new+indian+express&pg=PA27 | title=Social Media in South India | isbn=9781911307921 | last1=Venkatraman | first1=Shriram | date=9 June 2017| publisher=UCL Press }}</ref>

Tamil's first television weekly drama, Oru Manithanin Kathai, itself based on Sivasankari's novel by the same name. It was aired on DD1 on 1986 and consisted of 13 weeks and starred Raghuvaran.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=21 March 2008 |title=Farewell, Raghuvaran! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/21raghu.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407153429/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/21raghu.htm |archive-date=7 April 2020 |access-date=7 April 2020 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |author-link=Shobha Warrier |date=21 May 2001 |title='Unfortunately, we tend to condemn alcoholics' |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2001/may/21spec2.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407153702/https://www.rediff.com/news/2001/may/21spec2.htm |archive-date=7 April 2020 |access-date=7 April 2020 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> The first mega serial, Shakthi was aired in Sun TV on 1995.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnUrrPWlTRo|title=நாங்க ஒன்னு சேந்தாலே ரகளை தான்🤣 - Fun Podcast With Kamalesh|date=5 January 2026 |via=www.youtube.com|time=15:04}}</ref>

==Format== {{Main|Television in Tamil language}}

===Tamil Nadu=== {{See also|List of Tamil-language television channels in India}} Tamil television serials are usually helmed by one director, written by one screenwriter, thus having a distinct directing style and language, unlike American television series, where often several directors and writers work together.{{sfn|Chosun Ilbo|2007}} Series are likely to have only one season, with 1–500 or 1–1000 episodes. Mini series may be longer, with 100 to 200 episodes, but they also run for only one season.

The broadcast time for flagship dramas is 12 pm - 3 pm to 6 pm - 11 pm, with episodes on 5 to 6 consecutive nights : Monday–Friday or Monday–Saturday and weekends. Different dramas appear on each of the nationwide networks, Sun TV,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/sun-tv-network-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-17994.cms|title=Sun TV history|publisher=Economic Times|access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/global/2009/1130/india-richest-09-maran-sun-television-strong-signal.html |title=Strong Signal |work=Forbes |date=30 November 2009 |access-date=8 August 2010 |first=Naazneen |last=Karmali}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/corrective-steps-ipl-revenue-make-sun-tv-a-long-term-bet/articleshow/60457065.cms|title=Sun TV|work=The Economic Times}}</ref> Zee Tamil,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotstar.com/channels/star-vijay|title=Vijay TV|publisher=hotstar.com}}</ref> Kalaignar TV,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/25343_kalaignar-tv-set-to-attract-viewers-with-new-launches|title=Kalaignar TV set to attract viewers with new launches|website=www.afaqs.com|date=29 Oct 2009|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tv-series-on-dmk-patriarch-karunanidhi-s-life-from-nov-2/story-y4d8JODnVkLkKBQqPr6jRP.html|title=TV series on DMK patriarch Karunanidhi's life from Nov 2|website=www.hindustantimes.com|date=31 Oct 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Colors Tamil,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/viacom18-enters-tamil-market-with-launch-of-colors-tamil-ropes-in-actor-arya-as-brand-ambassador/articleshow/62852267.cms|title=Viacom18 enters Tamil market with launch of Colors Tamil|date=2018-02-09|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-02-21}}</ref> Zee Tamizh,<ref>{{cite web|title=Zee launches Tamil channel|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/zee-launches-tamil-channel/372401|work=financialexpress.com|date=12 October 2008 |access-date=22 April 2014}}</ref> Jaya TV, Raj TV,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/raj-television-network-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-15767.cms|title=The Economic Times|work=indiatimes.com}}</ref> Polimer TV, Puthuyugam TV,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Puthuyugam-spruces-up-prime-time/articleshow/49044861.cms | title=Puthuyugam spruces up prime time | work=The Times of India | date=21 September 2015 | access-date=8 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/srm-group-s-vendhar-tv-to-go-on-air-from-aug-24-114082101083_1.html | title=SRM Group's Vendhar TV to go on air from Aug 24 | work=Business Standard | date=21 August 2014 | access-date=8 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/A-100-crore-budget-series-on-Puthu-Yugam/articleshow/39223248.cms | title= A 100-crore budget series on Puthu Yugam | work=The Times of India | date=29 July 2014 | access-date=8 October 2015}}</ref> Vendhar TV, Mega TV, Makkal TV,<ref>{{cite news|title=Makkal TV on its successful 3rd year|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/makkal-tv-on-its-successful-3rd-year/|publisher=Kollywood Today|date=2 September 2008}}</ref> DD Podhigai,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddindia.gov.in/About+DD/CPC |title=Regional Language Satellite Service |access-date=2011-07-10 |publisher=Doordarshan |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622215640/http://ddindia.gov.in/About+DD/CPC |archive-date=22 June 2011}}</ref> Dramas in prime slots are in the telenovella format, rarely running over 500 episodes.

Sun TV channel consistently remains the top rated Tamil channel and one of the top rated Indian television channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The amazing rise of Sun TV|url=https://m.rediff.com/money/2006/apr/04sun.htm|website=Rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Sun group bets big on second channel to take on competition|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/sun-group-bets-big-on-second-channel-to-take-on-competition/article25281455.ece|website=The Hindu|date=22 October 2018|last1=Vijayakumar|first1=Sanjay|last2=Kandavel|first2=Sangeetha}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=WEEK 44 - DATA: Week 44: Saturday, 30th October 2021 To Friday, 5th November 2021|url=https://www.barcindia.co.in/data-insights|url-status=live|access-date=16 November 2021|website=Broadcast Audience Research Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116174716/https://www.barcindia.co.in/data-insights|archive-date=16 November 2021}}</ref>

=== Singapore and Malaysia === {{See also|Lists of Tamil-language media in Malaysia}} The broadcast time for flagship dramas is 22:00 to 23:00, with episodes on Four consecutive nights: Mondays to Thursday, Friday, and weekends. Different dramas appear on each of the nationwide networks MediaCorp Vasantham,<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2023 |title=Mediacorp strengthens brand presence with launch of refreshed logos as part of vibrant new visual identity |url=https://www.mediacorp.sg/media-releases/mediacorp-strengthens-brand-presence-launch-refreshed-logos-part-vibrant-new-visual-identity-184531 |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=Mediacorp |language=en}}</ref> Astro Vaanavil,<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Sankaran |first1=Chitra |last2=Pillai |first2=Shanthini |year=2011 |title=Transnational Tamil television and diasporic imaginings |journal=International Journal of Cultural Studies |volume=14 |issue=3 |pages=277–289 |doi=10.1177/1367877910391867|s2cid=145197401}}</ref> TV2 and Astro Vinmeen HD.

Most Malaysian and Singapore produce a variety of Drama series including Comedy Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Teen and fantasy. Series are likely to have one to three season, with 1–80 episodes. Mini series may be longer, with 1 to 16 episodes, they also run for one to three season.

Some popular contemporary dramas in Singapore include: ''Vettai'', ''Nijangal'', ''Vettai: Pledged to Hunt'', ''Sundharam Kudumpathinar'', ''Annamalai'', ''Ragasiyam'', ''Vetri''.

Some popular contemporary dramas in Malaysia include: ''Kalvanai Kandupidi'', ''Manmadha Bullets'', ''Avatharam'', ''Zombie Kadhali'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://astroulagam.com.my/lifestyle/catch-zombie-kadhali-premiering-vinmeen-january-30-260433|title=Catch 'Zombie Kadhali' Premiering on Vinmeen From January 30|website=astroulagam.com|date=27 January 2023}}</ref> ''Pasanga series''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://astroulagam.com.my/lifestyle/pasanga-series-quick-chat-director-cast-crew-local-tamil-comedy-drama-series-266593|title=Pasanga Series: A Quick Chat with The Director, Cast & Crew of Local Tamil Comedy Drama Series|website=astroulagam.com|date=10 May 2023}}</ref> and ''Jeeyum Neeyum''.

===Sri Lanka=== {{see also|Television in Sri Lanka}} The broadcast time for flagship dramas is 19:00 to 21:00, with episodes on weekends nights. Different dramas appear on each of the nationwide networks Shakthi TV<ref>{{cite web|title=Shakthi TV|url=https://www.dialog.lk/television-channel-shakthi/|website=Dialog|access-date=19 August 2015}}</ref> and Nethra TV. Sri Lankan Tamil channel Shakthi TV, Vasantham TV and Nethra TV channels aired syndicated television shows from Indian Tamil language, and has been well received.

The first serial produced in Jaffna was ''Marmakkulal''.<ref>{{cite web|title=40 பாகங்களை கடந்து செல்லும் மர்மக்குழல் தொடர்.|url=https://valvettiturai.org/marmakkulal-thriller-serial-continues-to-make-fortieth-episode-8570.html?date=1546281000|website=valvettiturai.org}}</ref> It was premiered on 2017 aired on IBC Tamil. This Show was produced by IBC Tamil and director by Apayan Ganesh. It was first Tamil languages series from Sri Lanka aired more than 100 Episodes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Marmakkulal Thriller Serial Episode 137 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZVcqTvmbFg|website=IBC Tamil | date=5 April 2018 }}</ref>

Some popular contemporary Original dramas include: 7K,<ref>{{cite web|title=7K Drama Episodes|url=https://shakthitv.lk/category/7k/|website=shakthitv.lk|date=30 March 2021 |access-date=}}</ref> Chinnathirai, Gowthami.

==Contemporary series== {{main|List of Tamil soap operas}} Series set in contemporary times usually run for one season, for 100–1000 episodes of 22 minutes. They are often centered on a family story, with love ties and relationships being in the focus. Characters are mostly idealised, with Tamil female protagonists described as the ideal women, and can focus on ethics and social issues in rural areas. The daily dramas are also usually set in contemporary times, describing a family conflict or family relationships, centered on Tamil women, who sacrifice themselves for family happiness.

Some popular contemporary dramas include: ''Chiti'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2001/07/05/stories/09050464.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115234453/https://www.thehindu.com/2001/07/05/stories/09050464.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-01-15|title=Chithi serial happened, probably in the early 1990s|date=2001-07-05|work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''Anandham'', ''Kalki'', ''Kasalavu Nesam'', ''Annamalai'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/30/stories/2002073000390403.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020928042221/https://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/30/stories/2002073000390403.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2002-09-28|work=The Hindu|date=2002-07-30|title='Annamalai'gains from'Chithi'}}</ref> ''Metti Oli'', ''Thangam'', ''Thirumathi Selvam'', ''Deivamagal'', ''Kolangal'', ''Ethirneechal'', ''Azhagi'', ''Athipookal'', ''Uyirmei'', ''Sembaruthi'', ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'', ''Mella Thiranthathu Kadhavu'', ''Thendral'', ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'', ''Office'', ''Madhurai'', ''Marmadesam'', ''Kadhalikka Neramillai'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/etimes-tvs-poll-results-netizens-wish-for-chinna-papa-periya-papas-next-season-a-look-at-the-other-tv-shows-on-the-list/articleshow/98684120.cms|title=ETimes TV's poll results: Netizens wish for Chinna Papa Periya Papa's next season; a look at the other TV shows on the list|work=The Times of India |date=16 March 2023 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref> ''Nandini'', ''Nayagi'', ''Chinna Papa Periya Papa'', ''Nadhaswaram'', ''Sathya'', ''Azhagiya Tamil Magal'', ''Roja'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-thanga-vettai-to-kana-kaanum-kalangal-best-tamil-tv-shows-of-all-time/photostory/103362316.cms?picid=103362377|title=From Thanga Vettai to Kana Kaanum Kalangal: Best Tamil TV shows of all time|work=The Times of India |date=4 September 2023 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=4 September 2023|language=en}}</ref> ''Magarasi'', ''Thalattu'', ''Pandavar Illam'', ''Abhiyum Naanum'', ''Vanathai Pola'', ''Kannana Kanne'', ''Anbe Vaa'', ''Thamizhum Saraswathiyum'', ''Kaatrukkenna Veli'', ''Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum'', ''Pandian Stores'', ''Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum'', ''Sundari'' and ''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal''.

==Music== {{see also|Music of Tamil Nadu}} Theme music and background music sets the overall tone of the Tamil series. Most series will start off with one to three minutes of opening theme music during the opening credits. Other series will have at the very least a catchy melody in the beginning, displaying the drama's name that lasts a few seconds, and then one to two minutes of ending theme background music during the closing credits. Background music is placed and used at strategic points of the episode to set the mood of that particular show.

Original soundtracks (OSTs) are made specifically for each series and play an important role in Tamil dramas (mostly in Singapore and Malaysia). They are generally recorded by professional playback singers and tend to enhance the reputation and popularity of dramas. OSTs help to heighten a situation, accentuate a mood, provide relief, or serve as background to an interior monologue.

==Production== They are often mass-produced under large production banners, with companies like AVM Productions, Saregama, Radaan Mediaworks, Vikatan Televistas, Global Villagers, Venus Infotainment, Avni Telemedia, Balaji Telefilms, In House Productions, Kavithalayaa Productions, Vision Time India Private Ltd., Thiruselvam Theatres, Sathya Jyothi Films, running different language versions of the same serial on different television networks or channels.

== Crew == === Actors and actresses === [[File:Raadhika at 62nd Britannia Filmfare South Awards 2014.jpg|thumb|Radhika Sarathkumar is popular from the series ''Chithi'', ''Annamalai'', ''Selvi'', ''Arasi'', ''Chellamay'' and ''Vaani Rani''.]] [[File:Vani Bhojan at PuthuYugam Interview 1.jpg|thumb|Vani Bhojan is popular from the series Deivamagal.]] In the 2000s, it become customary to cast popular Kollywood Actors mostly Actress in series. Initially, this generated mixed reactions. It has been the normal in the Tamil television industry for actresses who initially played heroines in Kollywood films to get after married acting in Television serials such as Radhika Sarathkumar, Khushbu, Devayani, Ramya Krishnan, Meena, Mounika, Kutty Padmini, Gautami, Sukanya, Sri Priya, Kausalya, Ranjitha, Sanghavi, Archana, Nalini, Nirosha and Sonia Agarwal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=From Mounika to Archana: Tamil actresses who moved away from film and made it big in television|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-mounika-to-archana-tamil-actresses-who-moved-away-from-film-and-made-it-big-in-television/photostory/102775945.cms|access-date=|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=16 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Also, if an actress acts in a TV series, she has lost her name as a film actress (Big Screen) and some criticized her as a small screen actress. Also differences between small screen and big screen were seen in 2000s.

Nowadays, this has become a very common feature in Tamil dramas as the public does not differentiate between a film actress and a television actress. And some small screen actresses have also found success by playing heroines in films. Their critical reception is still mixed, however, some of them, like Devadarshini, Sivakarthikeyan, Nivetha Thomas, Santhanam, Vijay Sethupathi,<ref>{{Cite web |title=From Santhanam to Vani Bhojan: Movie stars who started their careers on Tamil TV|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-santhanam-to-vani-bhojan-movie-stars-who-started-their-careers-on-tamil-tv/photostory/103432495.cms?picid=103432636|access-date=|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com| date=6 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Priya Bhavani Shankar and Vani Bhojan, became successful as Film actors and actresses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hansika to Nivetha Thomas: Five Kollywood actresses who began their careers on the small screen|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/hansika-to-nivetha-thomas-five-kollywood-actresses-who-began-their-careers-on-the-small-screen/photostory/74192375.cms?from=mdr|access-date=|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com| date=18 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

There were also instances of children taking up careers as child actors or actresses. Actors who played child actors grow up to play lead roles or supporting roles in television series. such people include actress like Sujitha, Neelima Rani, Hemalatha, Raveena Daha, Gabriella Charlton and Sreethu Krishnan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=From Neelima Rani to Sujitha Dhanush, Tamil actresses who started their career as child artists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-neelima-rani-to-sujitha-dhanush-tamil-actresses-who-started-their-career-as-child-artists/photostory/103248976.cms?picid=103249916|access-date=|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com| date=31 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

===Directors and scriptwriters=== Directors and scriptwriters of Tamil dramas are rarely as well known as actors are. An overwhelming majority of scriptwriters and directors are men. who mostly only write about women subject stories.

In the starting Time, Most of Television director coming from film industry. such people include directors like K. Balachander, who directed more than 20 series (''Rayil Sneham'', ''Jannal'', ''Premi'', ''Shanthi Nilayam'', ''Anni)''; Balu Mahendra, the director of ''Kathai Neram''; Sundar K. Vijayan, the director of ''Guhan'', ''Kadavulukku Kobam Vandhadhu'', ''Alaigal'', ''Annamalai'', ''Lakshmi'', ''Muthaaram''; Bharathiraja, the director of ''Thekkathi Ponnu'', ''Appanum Aathalum'' and ''Muthal Mariyathai''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 May 2013 |title=சீரியலிலும் புரட்சி செய்யப்போகிறார் பாரதிராஜா! |language=ta |trans-title=Bharathiraja is going to revolutionise the TV serial industry too! |work=Dinamalar |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-tv-serials/12593/Chinna-thirai-Television-News/Bharatiraja-toward-revolution-serial!.htm |url-status=live |access-date=18 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218054222/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-tv-serials/12593/Chinna-thirai-Television-News/Bharatiraja-toward-revolution-serial!.htm |archive-date=18 December 2020}}</ref>

In the 2000s, many new male and female directors made their debut. Acknowledged TV directors include Thirumurugan, who directed and writer ''Metti Oli'', ''Nadhaswaram'', ''Kula Deivam'' and ''Kalyana Veedu''; V. Thiruselvam who directed and writer ''Kolangal'', ''Madhavi'' and ''Ethirneechal''. Thirumurugan and V. Thiruselvam<ref>{{cite web |title=மீண்டும் தனது சீரியல் அத்தியாயத்தை தொடங்கிய பிரபல சின்னத்திரை இயக்குனர்!|url=https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/television-kolangal-serial-director-thiruselvam-new-serial-in-suntv-ethir-neechal-serial-cast-sre-ghta-683461.html|website=tamil.news18.com|date=3 February 2022 |language=ta}}</ref> was also propelled to fame through his works ''Metti Oli'' and ''Kolangal'' & ''Ethirneechal'', which became one of the highest rated dramas in Tamil Television history. Naga, the director of ''Marmadesam'', ''Chidambara Rahasiyam'' and ''Ramany vs Ramany''.

Some female directors have risen to prominence, such as Kutty Padmini, She directed, writer and product more than 50 series (''Kittigadu'', ''Naveena Nakeeran'', ''Kalasam'', ''Suryaputhri'', ''Romapuri Pandian'', ''Ramanujar'' and ''Thenpandi Singam''); Rohini, who directed ''Chinna Chinna Aasai'', and Sripriya who directed ''Viduthalai''. The most well-known producers include Actress Radhika Sarathkumar and Khushbu.

==Streaming== {{Further information|List of Tamil-language streaming television series}} Tamil streaming opened in the late-2010s. They are Hotstar (Later Disney+ Hotstar), Sun NXT,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sun-tv-networks-launches-multilingual-digital-platform/article9728472.ece|title=Sun TV Networks launches multilingual digital platform|last=PTI|website=@businessline|date=16 June 2017 |language=en|access-date=2020-03-09|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408180011/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sun-tv-networks-launches-multilingual-digital-platform/article64305355.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Voot,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/viacom18-launches-video-on-demand-platform-voot/articleshow/51606120.cms|title=Viacom18 launches video-on-demand platform Voot – The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2016-11-07|archive-date=24 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224122151/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/viacom18-launches-video-on-demand-platform-voot/articleshow/51606120.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ZEE5, YuppTV, MX Player, SonyLIV, aha Tamil<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-14|title=Allu Aravind Launches Tamil Version of Aha OTT in Chennai|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/allu-aravind-launches-tamil-version-of-aha-ott-in-chennai-4771733.html|website=News18}}</ref> and ALTBalaji.<ref>{{cite web|title=Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+Hotstar vs ZEE5 vs Alt Balaji vs Voot others: Subscription plans detailed|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/netflix-amazon-prime-video-hotstar-disney-plus-zee5-plans-pricing-benefits-6394913/|date=2020-05-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Hotstar (Disney+ Hotstar)=== The first Tamil original Comedy drama for Hotstar, As I'm Suffering From Kadhal,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2017 |title=Meet Balaji Mohan, director of the fun 'As I'm Suffering from Kadhal' Tamil web series |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/meet-balaji-mohan-director-fun-im-suffering-kadhal-tamil-web-series-63951 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625010924/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/meet-balaji-mohan-director-fun-im-suffering-kadhal-tamil-web-series-63951 |archive-date=25 June 2017 |access-date=6 July 2017 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> aired on 16 June 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivatsan |date=19 June 2017 |title=Why Balaji Mohan's As I'm Suffering From Kadhal is an important step in Tamil cinema |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/as-im-suffering-from-kadhal-balaji-mohan-web-series-tamil-983496-2017-06-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221000000/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/as-im-suffering-from-kadhal-balaji-mohan-web-series-tamil-983496-2017-06-19 |archive-date=21 February 2021 |access-date=17 February 2021 |website=India Today }}</ref> Triples became the second Tamil drama aired in the platform. Canadian remake, ''Vertige'', of Tamil drama, ''Fall'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/sep/17/first-look-of-siddharth-ramaswamys-upcoming-web-series-fall-released-2499185.html|title=First look of Siddharth Ramaswamy's upcoming web series 'Fall' released|date=17 September 2022 |publisher=www.newindianexpress.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref> ranked Top 5 in Indian.<ref>{{cite web | last=Sahu | first=Sushri | title='Triples' Trailer: Disney+ Hotstar's New Series Revolves Around 3 Friends As They Juggle With Life And Love | website=Mashable India | date=2020-12-01 | url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/18616/triples-trailer-disney-hotstars-new-series-revolves-around-3-friends-as-they-juggle-with-life-and-lo | access-date=2020-12-07}}</ref>

Disney+ Hotstar is the also streaming platform to buy substantial amounts of Tamil television series. ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/hit-serial-kana-kaanum-kaalangal-webseries-in-disney-ott.html|title=ஆஹா.. கனா காணும் காலங்கள் இப்போ OTT-ல் வெப் சீரிஸா வருது! செம update|website=Behindwoods.com|date=20 April 2022}}</ref> ''November Story'',<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-07|title=November Story trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia leads this promising murder-mystery|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-bhatias-promising-murder-mystery-show-7304433/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> ''Live Telecast'', ''Mathagam'', ''MY3'', ''Label'', ''Heart Beat'', ''Uppu Puli Kaaram'' and ''Goli Soda Rising'' are among the Disney+ Hotstar productions that gathered success in Tamil as well as many other Indian languages.

===SonyLIV=== Iru Dhuruvam<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Viswanathan |first1=Vishnupriya |title=SonyLIV launches Tamil web series 'Iru Dhuruvam' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sonyliv-announces-tamil-series-iru-dhuruvam/article29573750.ece |access-date=3 October 2019 |website=The Hindu |date=2 October 2019 }}</ref> was first Tamil original drama for SonyLIV, first season released on 29 September 2019 with nine episodes. second season was released on 24 February 2023 with ten episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/~/sony-liv-unveils-trailer-of-iru-dhuruvam-2/Entertainment/news/2919310.html|title=SonyLiv Unveils Trailer of Iru Dhuruvam 2|publisher=www.uniindia.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref> SonyLIV is one of the streaming platform to buy substantial amounts of Tamil television series and films. ''Victim'', ''Tamil Rockerz'', ''Vaazhl'', ''Kasada Tabara'', ''Naduvan'', ''Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga'', ''Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam'', ''Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum'', ''Pandrikku Nandri Solli'', ''Clap'', ''Seththumaan'' and ''Anel Meley PaniThuli'' are among the SonyLIV productions that gathered success in India.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/22/68th-national-film-awards-editor-sreekar-prasad-wins-it-for-the-ninth-time-32960.html | title=68th National Film Awards: Editor Sreekar Prasad wins it for the ninth time | website=Cinema Express | date=22 July 2022 }}</ref>

===ZEE5=== ''America Mappillai'' was first Tamil original drama for ZEE5, aired on 14 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/america-mappillai-zee5-tamil-web-series|title=America Mappillai: A ZEE5 Originals Tamil Web Series|date=2018-04-19|website=DESIblitz|language=en|access-date=2019-07-17}}</ref> ''Kallachirippu'' became the second Tamil category drama aired in the platform.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/zee5-launch-tamil-web-series-kallachirippu/|title=ZEE5 to launch Tamil web series 'Kallachirippu'|date=2018-07-24|work=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|access-date=3 August 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref> The series was aired on 23 July 2018 and eventually ended up on 30 July 2018 with only 8 episodes.

In 2023 Ayali series was released on 26 January 2023, Bharathy Singaravel of ''The News Minute'' gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "Ayali, despite a few flaws, is receiving the praise it well deserves. It gives hope that the Tamil web series genre will choose nuanced storytelling over trying to stretch out cinematic mass moments for its actors."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-30 |title=Ayali review: A moving, claustrophobic tale on womanhood & generational trauma |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ayali-review-moving-claustrophobic-tale-womanhood-generational-trauma-172648 |access-date=2023-02-20 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220083805/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ayali-review-moving-claustrophobic-tale-womanhood-generational-trauma-172648 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Netflix=== Since late 2020s American streaming service Netflix has been producing original Tamil-languages dramas and movies available on its platform. Netflix created its first original Tamil anthology drama series, ''Paava Kadhaigal'', with the release date on 18 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 October 2020 |title=Paava Kadhaigal: Netflix announces first Tamil film, an ensemble anthology from directors Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran, Vignesh Shivan |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/paava-kadhaigal-netflix-announces-first-tamil-film-an-ensemble-anthology-from-directors-gautham-menon-sudha-kongara-vetri-maaran-vignesh-shivan/story-kxmW71GvTu9Gf26CcsG0FN.html |access-date=29 November 2020}}</ref>

===Amazon Prime=== In 2018 American streaming service Amazon Prime has been producing original Tamil dramas and movies available on its platform. ''Vella Raja'' was first Tamil original drama for Amazon Prime and aired on 2 December 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/vella-raja-amazon-prime-video-5473873/|title=Amazon Prime launches its first Tamil series Vella Raja|date=1 December 2018|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=9 December 2018}}</ref> Breathe became the second Tamil-Hindi drama aired in the platform.

''Suzhal: The Vortex'', The first Tamil web series has been released on Amazon Prime Video in over 30 languages<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balakumar K. |date=8 June 2022 |title=Tamil series Suzhal – The Vortex to be available in 30 languages on Prime Video |url=https://www.techradar.com/in/news/tamil-series-suzhal-the-vortex-to-be-available-in-30-languages-on-prime-video |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609001835/https://www.techradar.com/in/news/tamil-series-suzhal-the-vortex-to-be-available-in-30-languages-on-prime-video |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=TechRadar India}}</ref> through subtitles and has been dubbed in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Castilian Spanish, Latin Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Turkish.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Remley |first=Hilary |date=8 June 2022 |title='Suzhal: The Vortex' Trailer Reveals an Intense Tamil-Language Mystery |url=https://collider.com/suzhal-the-vortex-trailer-kathir-aishwarya-rajesh-prime-video/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609001502/https://collider.com/suzhal-the-vortex-trailer-kathir-aishwarya-rajesh-prime-video/ |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Collider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Whittock |first=Jesse |date=7 June 2022 |title='Suzhal – The Vortex' Trailer: First Look At Amazon's Debut Long-Form Tamil-Language Drama Series |url=https://deadline.com/video/amazon-india-suzhal-the-vortex-trailer-first-look-at-tamil-language-drama-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609051645/https://deadline.com/video/amazon-india-suzhal-the-vortex-trailer-first-look-at-tamil-language-drama-series/ |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=3 June 2022 |title=Amazon Prime Video India Reveals Tamil Original 'Suzhal – The Vortex' at IIFA (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/asia/amazon-prime-video-india-suzhal-the-vortex-1235284197/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609061455/https://variety.com/2022/tv/asia/amazon-prime-video-india-suzhal-the-vortex-1235284197/ |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2022 |title=Tamil thriller 'Suzhal – The Vortex' is made for a global audience, says Amazon |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/television/2022/06/04/tamil-thriller-suzhal-the-vortex-is-made-for-a-global-audience-says-amazon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609175907/https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/television/2022/06/04/tamil-thriller-suzhal-the-vortex-is-made-for-a-global-audience-says-amazon/ |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=The National}}</ref>

===aha Tamil=== In 2022 ''Akash Vaani'', The first Tamil web series has been released on aha Tamil from 11 February 2022. Then ''Irai''<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2020 |title=Actor Sarath Kumar to make OTT debut with Birds of Prey, see posters |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/actor-sarath-kumar-to-make-ott-debut-with-birds-of-prey-see-posters/story-rqYVEOpXUdibdmMdJnB1wL.html |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912124426/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/actor-sarath-kumar-to-make-ott-debut-with-birds-of-prey-see-posters/story-rqYVEOpXUdibdmMdJnB1wL.html |url-status=live}}</ref> was released on 18 February 2022, ''Ramany vs Ramany 3.0''<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 February 2022|title=Ramany Vs Ramany 3.0 OTT Release Date, Star Cast, Makers and More|url=https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/ramany-vs-ramany-3-ott-release-date-star-cast-trailer-makers-more|website=en.janbharattimes.com|language=en|access-date=27 February 2022|archive-date=27 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227201726/https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/ramany-vs-ramany-3-ott-release-date-star-cast-trailer-makers-more|url-status=live}}</ref> was released on 4 March 2022, ''Kuthukku Pathu'' was released on 13 May 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kuthukku-pathu-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-this-fun-filled-tamil-dark-comedy-online/c9c99fbe92294|title=Kuthukku Pathu release date: When and where to watch this fun-filled Tamil dark comedy online|publisher=www.ottplay.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chennaionline.com/gallery/kuthukku-pathu-movie-celebrity-show-stills/|title=Kuthukku Pathu Movie Celebrity Show Stills |publisher=chennaionline.com|access-date=|language=ta}}</ref> and Madurai Paiyanum Chennai Ponnum as released on 14 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 November 2024 |title=Madurai Paiyanum Chennai Ponnum|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/madurai-paiyanum-chennai-ponnum-series/story.html#synopsis|work=www.filmibeat.com|language=en-IN }}</ref>

==Broadcast== {{See also|List of Tamil-language television channels}} Tamil TV dramas are popular overseas in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia. They are also broadcast in other parts of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The popularity of Tamil TV dramas in India markets is on the rise. Tamil serials are also dubbed in Malayalam, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Marathi and Hindi. And most serials air with English, Sinhalese and Malay subtitles.

===India=== ====Kerala==== In the Indian state of Kerala, Tamil series are popular and broadcast at prime time including ''Kolangal'', ''Aanandham'',''Vani Rani'', ''Lakshmi Stores'', ''Chandrakumari'', ''Nandini'', ''Maya'', ''Jothi'' etc. were aired on Surya TV. ''Tamil Kadavul Murugan'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.keralatv.in/2017/10/sree-murugan-serial-asianet/|title=Sree murugan serial asianet starting on 23 October 2017 at 6.30 P.M|publisher=www.keralatv.in|access-date=2025-05-13|language=en}}</ref> ''Chellamma'',<ref name=mal>{{cite web | url=https://www.keralatv.in/amma-manassu-and-sneha-nombaram/ | title=Amma Manassu and Sneha Nombaram Malayalam Serials on Asianet, Launching on 31 July at 1:30 PM and 02:00 PM | date=30 July 2023 }}</ref> ''Eeramana Rojave 2''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralatv.in/anuraga-karikkin-vellam-serial-asianet/|title=Anuraga Karikkin Vellam Serial On Asianet , Launching on 18 December at 02:30 PM, Every Monday to Friday|website=Kerala TV |date=15 December 2023 }}</ref> and ''Muthazhagu''<ref name=mal /> were aired on Asianet in non-prime time.

Most Tamil series have been remade into on Surya TV, such as ''Parvathi'' in 2002 which was a remake of the serial ''Chithi'', ''Minnukettu'' a remake of ''Metti Oli'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=മിന്നുകെട്ടിലെ 'അശകൊശലേ പെണ്ണുണ്ടോ'മലയാളികള്‍ മറന്നിട്ടില്ല;സരിതയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ|url= https://www.manoramaonline.com/style/style-factor/2019/06/09/serial-actress-saritha-balakrishnan-interview.html|website=Manorama Online|language=malayalam}}</ref> ''Nilavilakku'' a remake of ''Thirumathi Selvam'', ''Aniyathipraavu'' a remake of ''Vanathai Pola'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aniyathipravu Cast and Characters – Vanathai Pola Remade in Malayalam |url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/aniyathipravu-serial-cast/ |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Indian TV Info|date=27 April 2022}}</ref> ''Sita Ramam''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vivek Gopan and Snisha Chandran starrer 'Sita Ramam' gains attention|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/vivek-gopan-and-snisha-chandran-starrer-sita-ramam-gains-attention/articleshow/98635076.cms?from=mdr|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com | date=14 March 2023 }}</ref> a remake of ''Sevvanthi'' and ''Bhavana'' a remake of ''Kayal'', ''Kaliveedu'' a remake of ''Roja'', ''Anandharagam'' a remake of ''Anandha Ragam'', ''Athira'' a remake of ''Marumagal'', ''Kanalpoovu'' a remake of ''Ethirneechal'' etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/bhavana-surya-dev-to-reveal-his-true-identity/articleshow/97493139.cms|title=Bhavana: Surya Dev to reveal his true identity|work=The Times of India|date=31 January 2023 |access-date=9 February 2023}}</ref> Asianet also remade four Tamil TV series. ''Santhwanam'' and ''Santhwanam 2'' are remakes of ''Pandian Stores'' and ''Pandian Stores 2'' respectively,<ref>{{cite web|title=സാന്ത്വനം 2 ചെയ്യാത്തത് എന്തുകൊണ്ട്? സിനിമയ്ക്കായി ദുബായ് ജോലി വിട്ടു; പക്ഷെ സിനിമ വന്നപ്പോള്‍...|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/television/rajeev-parameshwar-explains-why-he-didnt-do-santhwanam-2-and-how-he-quit-his-job-for-cinema-128049.html|work=Filmibeat|date=4 April 2025 |language=ml}}</ref> ''Kaathodu Kaathoram'' a remake of ''Eeramana Rojave'' and ''Chempaneer Poovu'' a remake of ''Siragadikka Aasai''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-24 |title=Chempaneer Poovu: A tale of resilience, love, and aspirations set to captivate audiences |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/chempaneer-poovu-a-tale-of-resilience-love-and-aspirations-set-to-captivate-audiences/articleshow/107103953.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Additionally Asianet adapted 3 Tamil reality shows. ''Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum'', ''Cook With Comedy'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.keralatv.in/cook-with-comedy-asianet/ | title=Cook with Comedy - Cooking Reality Show on Asianet Launching on Saturday 6th May at 7:30 PM | date=3 May 2023 }}</ref> ''Enkile Ennodu Para''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/enkile-ennodu-para-new-game-show-on-asianet-sabumon-swetha-menon-slr6c9 | title=ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റില്‍ പുതിയ ഗെയിം ഷോ; 'എങ്കിലേ എന്നോട് പറ' അവതരിപ്പിക്കാന്‍ സാബുവും ശ്വേതയും | date=22 October 2024 }}</ref> are adapted from ''Start Music'', ''Cooku With Comali'', ''Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya'' respectively.

====Andhra Pradesh and Telangana==== In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Tamil series have gained popularity and the Tamil series, ''Chithi'', ''Kolangal'', ''Aanandham'', ''Selvi'', ''Arasi'', ''Annamalai'',''Vasantham'', ''Surya'', ''Pasam'', ''Chellamay'', ''Kalyanam'', ''Lakshmi'', ''Vani Rani'', ''Nandini'', ''Priyamaana Thozhi'' and ''Maya'' were aired on Gemini TV, RVS TV, Zee Telugu and Vanitha TV.

Most Tamil series have also been remade into Telugu language versions such as ''Devatha'' which was a remake of the serial ''Thirumathi Selvam'', ''Aparanji'' a remake of ''Thangam'', ''Sravani Subramanyam'' a remake of ''Thendral'', ''Jabilamma'' a remake of ''Deivamagal'', ''Saadhana''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kayal in Telugu as 'Saadhana' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/new-tv-show-meghe-dhaka-tara-to-launch-soon/articleshow/90014902.cms |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=The Times of India |date=5 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> a remake of ''Kayal'', ''Uppena''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-01 |title=Uppena Gemini TV Serial Launching On 4th April - Remake Of Ethirneechal |url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/uppena-gemini-serial-cast/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Indian TV News |language=en-US}}</ref> a remake of ''Ethirneechal'' and ''Geethanjali''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=Geethanjali Serial: హిట్ సీరియల్ 'సెవ్వంతి' రీమేక్‌గా గీతాంజలి.. త్వరలో ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు బుల్లితెర మంచి కోడలు సుజిత.. |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/television/sevanthi-serial-telugu-remake-geethanjali-new-gemini-serial-coming-soon-au58-885720.html |access-date=2023-02-23 |website=TV9 Telugu |language=te}}</ref> a remake of ''Sevvanthi''.

====Karnataka==== Tamil series have also been remade into Kannada versions such as ''Rangoli'' was a remake of the serial ''Kolangal'', ''Chikamma'' a remake of ''Chithi'', ''Bangara'' a remake of ''Thangam'', ''Thangaali'' a remake of ''Thendral'', ''Mangalya'' a remake of ''Metti Oli'', ''Chandra Chakori'' a remake of ''Deivamagal'', ''Janani''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/janani-serial-udaya-tv-star-cast/|title=Janani Serial Udaya TV Launching on 15th August at 09:00 PM – Monday to Saturday|website=IndianTVInfo}}</ref> a remake of ''Ethirneechal'', ''Sangarsha''<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 March 2020|title=Watch new serial Sangarsha soon on television|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/watch-new-serial-sangarsha-soon-on-television/articleshow/74487121.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref> a remake of ''Ayutha Ezhuthu'' and ''Sevanthi''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/new-daily-soap-sevanthi-to-launch-today/articleshow/68152330.cms|title=New daily soap ' Sevanthi' to launch today|website=The Times of India}}</ref> a remake of ''Roja''. The Udaya TV and Star Suvarna channels air Tamil series remade in the Kannada language.

The first Tamil TV series broadcast on 2021 in Karnataka after long time was Ee Bandhana (dubbed version of ''Magarasi'') on Udaya TV, Then Nannaseya Hoove<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunnxt.com/suntv-kannada-serial-nannaseya-hoove-episodeno69-Nov2-2022/detail/146110/151387|title=Nannaseya Hoove serial on Udhaya TV|work=www.sunnxt.com}}</ref> (dubbed version of ''Poove Unakkaga'') aired.

====West Bengal==== Tamil series ''Nandini'', ''Maya'', ''Arundhathi'', ''Mishti O Ami'', ''Laxmi Store'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/khushbu-sundar-starrer-tamil-show-lakshmi-stores-to-get-dubbed-into-bengali/articleshow/81665615.cms|title=Khushbu Sundar starrer Tamil show 'Lakshmi Stores' to get dubbed into Bengali|website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''Bidhilipi''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sunnxt.com/suntv-bengali-serial-bidhilipi-Apr05-2021/detail/115865/0|title='Bidhilipi' to get dubbed into Bengali|website=www.sunnxt.com}}</ref> and ''Onno Roope Nandini'', were broadcast on Chennai-based Sun TV Network group started a Bengali GEC named as Sun Bangla on 2 February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/regional/sun-bangla-to-rise-on-3-february-190122|title=Sun Bangla to rise on 3 February 2019|website=Television post |date=22 January 2019 }}</ref> which also broadcasts in India and Bangladesh.

''Pandian Stores'' was remade on 31 August 2020 on Star Jalsha, one of the leading Bengali-language television channels in India, under the name ''Bhaggolokkhi''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Family-drama Bhaagyalakshmi to launch on August 31|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/family-drama-bhaagyalakshmi-to-launch-on-august-31/articleshow/77735429.cms|website=The Times of India |date=25 August 2020 }}</ref>

====Maharashtra==== ;Marathi-language Tamil series have also been remade into Marathi. The Chennai-based Sun TV Network group started a Marathi GEC named as Sun Marathi in January 2021. It will be Sun group's fourth entry in South Indian market. shows like ''Nandini'' been dubbed in Marathi language to reach towards peoples of Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/shubh-vivah-to-satvya-mulichi-saatvi-mulgi-these-popular-marathi-tv-shows-are-actually-remakes/photostory/97547339.cms|title=Shubh Vivah to Satvya Mulichi Saatvi Mulgi: These popular Marathi TV shows are actually remakes|work=The Times of India |date=2 February 2023 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref>

Tamil series have also been remade into Marathi versions such as Premas Rang Yave<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/ananda-raga-udaya-serial-star-cast/|website=IndianTVinfo|title=Ananda Raga Udaya TV Serial Is The Remake Of Anandha Ragam Sun TV's Tamil Serial |date=3 March 2023 }}</ref> in 2023 which was a remake of the serial ''Anandha Ragam'' and Shabbas Sunbai<ref>{{Cite web|title=The story of a girl, who from birth, was blessed to be first in everything in life, don't forget to watch the new serial "Shabbas Sunbai" only on Sun Marathi|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOP4c7pMTM/?hl=en|website=Instagram|language=en}}</ref> a remake of ''Ethirneechal''.

;Hindi-language Chithi drama was The first Tamil TV series was remade in Hindi language as ''Chhoti Maa...Ek Anokha Bandhan''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/on-nithya-menens-birthday-a-look-at-some-lesser-known-facts-about-the-actress-7500817.html|title=On Nithya Menen's Birthday, A Look at Some Lesser-Known Facts About the Actress|publisher=www.news18.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref> aired on Zee TV on 3 August 2001. Then Pavitra Rishta a remake of ''Thirumathi Selvam'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hindi remake of South Indian shows|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hindi-remake-of-South-Indian-shows/articleshow/9197322.cms|access-date=2020-06-10|website=The Times of India|date=12 July 2011 |language=en}}</ref> Maayke Se Bandhi Dor a remake of ''Kolangal'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/maayke-se-bandhi-dor/764341/|title=Maayke Se Bandhi Dor|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> ''Shubh Vivah'' a remake of ''Metti Oli'', ''Pandya Store'' a remake of ''Pandian Stores'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actors who stole the show from the main leads: Mayuri Deshmukh in Imlie to Kanwar Dhillon and Alice Kaushik in Pandya Store|work=Times Of India|date=25 November 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mayuri-deshmukh-in-imlie-to-hina-khan-in-kasautii-zindagii-kay-actors-who-stole-the-show-from-the-main-leads/etphotostory/85686985.cms|access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref> and ''Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan'' a remake of ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/shabir-ahluwalia-plays-the-lead-in-pyaar-ka-pehla-naam-radha-mohan-23221991|title=Shabir Ahluwalia plays the lead in 'Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan'|date=8 April 2022 |publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref>

====Bhojpuri language==== Bandhan Toote Na, Bhojpuri language remake of Tamil drama, ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'', aired on Zee Ganga on 20 September 2021 to 18 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/zee-ganga-launches-its-new-journey-superstar-nirahua-varanasi-exclusive-and-original|title=Zee Ganga launches its new journey with superstar Nirahua in Varanasi, With exclusive and original Bhojpuri content galore|publisher=www.tellychakkar.com}}</ref>

===Sri Lanka=== In Sri Lanka Tamil channels air Tamil series, and also dub and subtitle in the Sinhalese language. The first Tamil Language serial to be dubbed in Sinhalese was ''Chithi''. Tamil television series are extremely popular in Sri Lanka, with ratings higher than the traditional Tamil Nadu TV series that Sri Lankan Tamils watched. Most Tamil serial airs in Tamil language with Sinhalese subtitle.

===Singapore and Malaysia=== In Singapore and Malaysia Tamil Channel airs Tamil Series and subtitle in the English and Malay languages. Among the most popular series are ''Vettai'', ''Nijangal'', ''Ennuyire'', ''Annamalai'', ''Ragasiyam'' and ''Neeya''.

===Other countries=== Tamil Series and television shows are also popular among the Tamil diaspora. Tamil television shows are aired on certain cable television channels in various countries such as the Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Arab states of the Persian Gulf, South Africa, Réunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, Fiji, Guyana, Burma, Trinidad and Tobago, the French West Indies, Western Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States.

As ''The Iron Handed Phantom – Mayavi'', the series aired dubbed in South Korea,<ref name=koreachina>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodgate.com/indian-television/india-s-first-3d-tv-serial-to-be-dubbed-in-mandarin-and-korean.html|title=India's first 3D TV serial to be dubbed in Mandarin and Korean|publisher=www.bollywoodgate.com}}</ref> China (in Mandarin)<ref name=koreachina /> and Australia. It also aired in Europe.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/award-for-3d-serial/article2253758.ece|title= Mayavi Serial Dubbed in to European and Asian Language|website=www.thehindu.com|access-date=3 October 2007}}</ref> It was also dubbed in other Indian languages like Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Telugu, Gujarati and Rajasthani for all the others Indian channels.

In 2007 Mayavi won the Special Prize Award in the Drama category at the Seoul International Drama Awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/award-for-3d-serial/article2253758.ece|title= Award for 3D serial|website=www.thehindu.com|access-date=3 October 2007}}</ref>

== Most popular Tamil serials of all time by viewership == Viewership ratings<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-19 |title=Tamil TV Serials TRP Ratings and Top 20 Tamil Serials List - Cinebuds |url=https://cinebuds.com/tamil-tv-serials-trp-ratings-this-week/ |access-date=2023-11-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> are provided by one companies in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry: Broadcast Audience Research Council. The company was incorporated in 2010. It is based in Mumbai, India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=310126244|title=Broadcast Audience Research Council: Private Company Information - Bloomberg|website=bloomberg.com|access-date=2017-09-08}}</ref> {{See also|List of Tamil soap operas}}

* Chithi (1999- 2001): ** '''Starring''': Radhika Sarathkumar, Sivakumar, Yuvarani, Deepa Venkat ** Chithi became one of the most watched Indian soap opera and most watched Tamil program at that time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TAM ratings continue to show Star Plus shows on top|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/sep/sep14.htm?amp|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530121140/https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/sep/sep14.htm?amp|archive-date=30 May 2021|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref> In week 26 of 2000, it was one of the most watched Indian serial with 4.67 TVR.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=As Dead As D.D.?|url=http://archives.digitaltoday.in/businesstoday/20010806/feature7.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028070600/http://archives.digitaltoday.in/businesstoday/20010806/feature7.html|archive-date=28 October 2020|access-date=|website=Digital Today}}</ref> Overall in 2000, it was the seventeenth most watched Indian television program with 4.45 TVR.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2000's Top Shows In All Cable and Satellite Homes|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/datamonitor/y2k/cs.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406075401/http://www.indiantelevision.com/datamonitor/y2k/cs.htm|archive-date=2012-04-06|access-date=|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref> From 30 April 2001 to 6 May 2001 and the following week it was at fourth position in All TV homes ratings with 4.7 TVR.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Numero Uno shows in C&S and all TV homes|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indexorgarch.php4?startperiod=30/04/2001&endperiod=6/5/2001&PHPSESSID=e83a7195c8028d4265617853c9ed5e5c|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070601045344/http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indexorgarch.php4?startperiod=30%2F04%2F2001&endperiod=6%2F5%2F2001&PHPSESSID=e83a7195c8028d4265617853c9ed5e5c|archive-date=1 June 2007|access-date=|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Numero Uno shows in C&S and all TV homes|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indexorgarch.php4?startperiod=7/5/2001&endperiod=13/05/2001&PHPSESSID=e83a7195c8028d4265617853c9ed5e5c|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070601045630/http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indexorgarch.php4?startperiod=7%2F5%2F2001&endperiod=13%2F05%2F2001&PHPSESSID=e83a7195c8028d4265617853c9ed5e5c|archive-date=1 June 2007|access-date=|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref> On 3 October 2001, it garnered 5.55 TVR.<ref name="TAMs top 10">{{cite web|date=|title=TAM's top 10 in Cable & Satellite homes|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indextam.php4?startperiod=30/9/2001&endperiod=6/10/2001|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629035514/http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indextam.php4?startperiod=30%2F9%2F2001&endperiod=6%2F10%2F2001|archive-date=29 June 2011|access-date=6 August 2011|publisher=Indiantelevision.com|df=dmy-all}}</ref> * Metti Oli (2002- 2005): ** '''Starring''': Delhi Kumar, M. Thirumurugan, Chetan, Kaveri, Gayathri Shastry ** It garnered a peak rating of 50.3 TVR overall in its runtime.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Metti Oli team has a reunion after 12 years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/metti-oli-team-has-a-reunion-after-12-years/articleshow/63642963.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The final episode garnered 45 TVR for Sun TV.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UTV gets aggressive|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/utv-gets-aggressive/748482/0|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> * Kolangal (2003- 2009): ** '''Starring''': Devayani, Ajay Kapoor, V. Thiruselvam, Deepa Venkat ** It was one of the highest-rated Indian and Tamil soap opera which garnered ratings ranging between 23 and 26 TVR.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 May 2005|title=How Maran helped Sun beat rivals|url=https://m.rediff.com/money/2005/may/04spec2.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118084147/https://m.rediff.com/money/2005/may/04spec2.htm|archive-date=18 November 2020|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> Between 20 December 2004 to 13 January 2005 it had a rating of 25.68 TVR. In September 2007, it maintained its top position with 21.58 TVR.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/sun-tv-holds-its-groundkalaignar-tv-makes-an-impact-27997.html|title = Sun TV holds its ground; Kalaignar TV makes an impact - Exchange4media | date=3 October 2007 }}</ref> * Ethirneechal (2022- 2024): ** '''Starring''': Madhumitha, Kaniha, G. Marimuthu ** Ethirneechal gradually gained more popularity and viewership in May 2023 by its screenplay, and mainly for the natural and realistic acting. The series attracted all age groups mainly 2k kids by its Powerful Storyline of Women Empowerment.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=எதிர்நீச்சல் படைத்த வரலாறு! மாலை நேரத் தொடர்களை முந்தி சாதனை! |url=https://images.dinamani.com/uploads/user/imagelibrary/2023/7/1/w600X390/Ethirneechal_serial_fb_dp.jpg |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Dinamani |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129042237/https://images.dinamani.com/uploads/user/imagelibrary/2023/7/1/w600X390/Ethirneechal_serial_fb_dp.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref> In July 2023, the series was the most watched Tamil-language television series with 11.55 TVR.In October 2023, it was at the peak ratings of 11.54 TVR.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=M |first=Marimuthu |title=Ethirneechal: புதிய உச்சம் பெற்ற எதிர்நீச்சல் சீரியலின் டி.ஆர்.பி; ஷாக் அடிக்கும் வளர்ச்சி! |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/trp-of-new-peak-ethirneechal-serial-because-of-actor-velaramamoorthy-entry-which-decided-the-points-of-trp-131697109491928.html |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Tamil Hindustan Times |language=ta}}</ref> In Barc Era, This is the first ever Tamil Television Series to become No.1 in TRP ratings at 9:30 pm slot all over Tamil Nadu.<ref name=":0"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vignesh |date=2023-06-30 |title=இந்தாமா ஏய்!!TRP-யில் முதலில் கலக்கும் எதிர்நீச்சல்!! |url=https://www.cinemamedai.com/ethirneechal-serial-trp-update-details-here/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=Cinemamedai |language=en-US |archive-date=11 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211200322/https://www.cinemamedai.com/ethirneechal-serial-trp-update-details-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-15 |title=Tamil TV Serials TRP Ratings this week – December 2023 {{!}}{{!}} Top 20 Tamil Serials List with TRP Rating - Cinebuds |url=https://cinebuds.com/tamil-tv-serials-trp-ratings-this-week/ |access-date=2023-12-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== List of longest-running Tamil language television series == This is a list of the longest-running Tamil Language television series, ordered by number of episodes the show has aired. This list includes only programs with thousand episodes and above.

{| style="border: 1px solid darkgray; background: #CFECEC" |Series shaded in light blue are currently in production. |}

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" !style="width:160pt; background:LightSteelBlue;"|Title !style="width:160pt; background:LightSteelBlue;"|Cast !style="width:120pt; background:LightSteelBlue;"|First broadcast !style="width:120pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" | Last broadcast !style="width:50pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" | Episodes !style="width:50pt; background:LightSteelBlue;" |Channel |- |சந்திரலேகா Chandralekha |Shwetha Bandekar, Nagashree, Jai Dhanush, Sandhya Jagarlamudi | 6 October 2014 | 8 October 2022 | 2315 | Sun TV |- | வள்ளி Valli | Vidhya Mohan, Rani | 17 December 2012 | 14 September 2019 | 1961 | Sun TV |- | வாணி ராணி Vani Rani | Radhika Sarathkumar, Venu Arvind, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Neelima Rani | 21 January 2013 | 8 December 2018 | 1743 | Sun TV |- | கோலங்கள் Kolangal | Devayani, Ajay Kapoor, V. Thiruselvam, Deepa Venkat | 24 November 2003 | 4 December 2009 | 1533 | Sun TV |- | கஸ்தூரி Kasthuri | Easwari Rao, Jayakrishnan, Kavitha | 21 August 2006 | 31 August 2012 | 1532 | Sun TV |- | பாக்கியலட்சுமி Baakiyalakshmi | K.S. Suchitra Shetty, Sathish Kumar, Reshma Pasupuleti | 27 July 2020 | 08 August 2025 | 1469 | Vijay TV |- | தெய்வமகள் Deivamagal | Vani Bhojan, Krishna, Rekha Krishnappa | 25 March 2013 | 17 February 2018 | 1466 | Sun TV |- |-style="background:#cfecec" | கயல் Kayal | Chaitra Reddy, Sanjeev Karthik | 21 October 2021 | Present | 1436+ | Sun TV |- | செம்பருத்தி Sembaruthi | Shabana Shajahan, Priya Raman | 16 October 2017 | 31 July 2022 | 1432 | Zee Tamil |- | நினைத்தாலே இனிக்கும் Ninaithale Inikkum | Swathi Sharma, Anand Selvan | 23 August 2021 | 25 October 2025 | 1417 | Zee Tamil |- | திருமதி செல்வம் Thirumathi Selvam | Sanjeev, Abitha, Rindhya | 5 November 2007 | 22 March 2013 | 1360 | Sun TV |- | நாதஸ்வரம் Nadhaswaram | T. S. B. K. Mouli, M. Thirumurugan, Poovilangu Mohan, Srithika | 19 April 2010 | 9 May 2015 | 1356 | Sun TV |- | அவர்கள் Avargal | Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, Prem Sai, Vadivukkarasi | 6 January 2003 | 2 November 2007 | 1351 | Sun TV |- | தென்றல் Thendral | Shruthi Raj, Deepak Dinkar, Hemalatha | 7 December 2009 | 17 January 2015 | 1340 | Sun TV |- | வம்சம் Vamsam | Ramya Krishnan, Sai Kiran, Seema, Sandhya Jagarlamudi | 10 June 2013 | 18 November 2017 | 1338 | Sun TV |- | முந்தானை முடிச்சு Mundhanai Mudichu | Delhi Kumar, Durga, Rani, Sreeja Chandran | 26 April 2010 | 4 April 2015 | 1325 | Sun TV |- | பிரியமானவள் Priyamanaval | Praveena, Subhalekha Sudhakar | 19 January 2015 | 11 May 2019 | 1315 | Sun TV |- | ஆனந்தம் Anandham | Sukanya, Kamalesh, Brinda Das, Delhi Kumar | 24 November 2003 | 27 February 2009 | 1297 | Sun TV |- | அத்திப்பூக்கள் Athipookal | Devadarshini, Chetan, Sandhya Jagarlamudi, Rani | 3 December 2007 | 14 December 2012 | 1272 | Sun TV |- | இளவரசி Ilavarasi | Santhoshi, Shrikar, Rachitha Mahalakshmi | 18 January 2010 | 1 November 2014 | 1263 | Sun TV |- | யாரடி நீ மோகினி Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Shreekumar, Nachathira, Chaitra Reddy, Fathima Babu | 24 April 2017 | 22 August 2021 | 1253 | Zee Tamil |- | பாண்டவர் இல்லம் Pandavar Illam | Papri Ghosh, Delhi Kumar, Aarthi Subash, Krithika Annamalai | 15 July 2019 | 28 October 2023 | 1216 | Sun TV |- | பொம்மலட்டம் Bommalattam | Sirija, Shreekumar, Delhi Kumar, Preethi Sanjeev | 15 October 2012 | 22 October 2016 | 1150 | Sun TV |- | பூவே பூச்சூடவா Poove Poochudava | Reshma Muralidharan, Karthick Vasu | 24 April 2017 | 4 September 2021 | 1149 | Zee Tamil |- | வானத்தைப் போல Vaanathai Pola | Shreekumar, Maanya Anand | 7 December 2020 | 17 August 2024 | 1134 | Sun TV |- | தாமரை Thamarai | Nirosha, Neelima Rani, Sai Latha | 3 November 2014 | 4 August 2018 | 1130 | Sun TV |- | வசந்தம் Vasantham | Chandra Lakshman, Shamitha Shreekumar, Delhi Ganesh, Shyam Ganesh, Lakshmiraj, Durga | 3 September 2007 | 27 January 2012 | 1112 | Sun TV |- | அன்பே வா Anbe Vaa | Delna Davis, Viraat | 2 November 2020 | 28 April 2024 | 1102 | Sun TV |- | மரகத வீணை Maragatha Veenai | Santhoshi, Muthukumar Samy, Sangeetha Sheedy | 27 January 2012 | 28 September 2017 | 1102 | Sun TV |- | அழகி Azhagi | Viji Chandrasekhar, Kamal Deep, Soniya, Nithya Ravindran | 10 October 2011 | 4 March 2016 | 1101 | Sun TV |- | ஆனந்த ராகம் Anandha Ragam | Anusha Hegde, Alagappan | 29 August 2022 | 14 January 2026 | 1043 | Sun TV |- | மகராசி Magarasi | Srithika Saneesh, S.S.R Aaryann | 21 October 2019 | 1 July 2023 | 1036 | Sun TV |- | ஒரு ஊருல ஒரு ராஜகுமாரி Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | Ashwini, Puvi Arasu | 23 April 2018 | 24 October 2021 | 1016 | Zee Tamil |- | மகள் Magal | Meenakumari, Rishi, Kamalesh | 8 October 2007 | 14 October 2011 | 1015 | Sun TV |- | இரட்டை ரோஜா Rettai Roja | Chandini Tamilarasan, Akshay Kamal | 12 August 2019 | 17 March 2023 | 1013 | Zee Tamil |- |} === Season Episodes === This is a list of the longest-running Tamil Language television series, ordered by number of episodes the show has aired. This list includes only programs with thousand episodes and above. All seasons overall episodes countings.

{| style="border: 1px solid darkgray; background: #CFECEC" |Series shaded in light blue are currently in production. |}

==References== {{reflist}}

Category:Tamil-language television series Category:Asian drama Category:Television genres Category:Television drama