Ilakkiya is a 2022 Indian Tamil language-language television series starring Shambhavy Gurumoorthy and Nandan Loganathan in lead roles. The series was produced by Saregama.
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.
Cast
Main
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Hima Bindhu (old) / Shambavy Gurumoorthy
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Lakshmi's daughter; Gowtham's wife and Anjali and Bairavi's arch enemy.
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Nandan Loganathan as Gowtham SSK:
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SSK and Revathy's illegitimate son; Illakiya's husband; SSK arch enemy (2022–present)
Recurring
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Rani (old) / Priya Prince (new) as Bhairavi: Venkataraman's sister ; Ilakiya's arch enemy; (2022–present)
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Roopa Sree (old) / Gayathiri Shastry (new) as Janaki Venkataraman alias Jaanu: Karthik and Aishwarya's mother (2022–present)
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Sushma Nair as Anjali Karthik: Mashilamani and Chinthamani's daughter; Ilakiya's arch enemy; Karthik's wife (2022–present)
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Jay Srinivasa Kumar (old) / Aravish Kumar (new) as Karthik Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's son; Anjali's husband (2022–present)
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Meena Vemuri as Chinntamani Mashilamani: Mashilamani's Wife; Anjali's mother (2022–present)
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Rajeshwari as Revathy SSK: SSK's mistress, Gowtham's biological mother and Janaki's friend (2023–present)
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Gaythiri Priya as Lakshmi: Ilakiya and Vasanth's mother (2022–present)
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Sahil Sharmaa as Vasanth : Lakshmi's son; Ilakiya's younger brother (2022–present)
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Sonia Vikram as Priya (2024)
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Satheesh Kumar as Massilamani: Anjali's father; Lakshmi's brother (2022–present)
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Saakshi Siva as SSK: Gowtham's illegitimate father and business arch enemy (2023–present)
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Shanthi Arvind (old) / Banumathi (new) as Dhachiyani SSK: SSK's second wife; Gowtham's step-mother (2023–present)
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Bharath Kalyan as Venkataraman: Karthik and Aishwarya's father (2022–2023)
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Harsha Harish as Aishwarya Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's daughter; Karthik's sister (2022–2023)
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Delhi Ganesh as Astrologer (2022–2023)
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Sathya Rajaa as Mahesh: Anjali's ex-lover (2022–present)
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Sidharth Kapilavayi as Deva: Bhairavi's henchmen (2023)
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Maanas Chavali as Murali (2023)
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Udumalai Ravi (2022)
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Seshathri as Ravi: Manager (2024)
Special appearances
Production
Casting
Nandan Loganathan
was cast in the male lead role as Gowtham and Hima Bindu was cast as the female lead role as Ilakkiya. At the end of December 2023, actress Hima Bindu quit the series
and was replaced by Shambhavy Gurumoorthy as Ilakkiya.
was cast as Janaki but she quit the series and was replaced by Gayathiri Shashtry. Bharath Kalyan was cast as Venkataraman Karthik and Aishwarya's father.
Rani was selected to portray the role of Bhairavi (Gowtham's aunt) who played a negative role, but in January 2023 she quit the series and was replaced by Priya Prince.
Soundtrack
Adaptations
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