Zee Tamil’s family drama Thavamai Thavamirundhu (தவமாய் தவமிருந்து) has successfully completed 100 episodes. The serial reached the milestone on Thursday, 11 August, after launching on the channel on 18 April.
Airing every Monday to Saturday at 6:00 PM, Thavamai Thavamirundhu features Sivakumar and Anitha Nair in the central roles of Markandeyan and Seetha. The family-oriented storyline follows the couple and their children Revathi, Raja, Ravi and Malar.
The success of the original Tamil serial also resulted in adaptations across other ZEE channels, including Lakshmi Nivasa in Kannada, Lakshmi Niwas in Hindi and Marathi, and Manathe Kottaram in Malayalam.
Thavamai Thavamirundhu Serial – Telecast Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial Name | Thavamai Thavamirundhu – தவமாய் தவமிருந்து |
| Channel | Zee Tamil |
| Launch Date | 18 April |
| 100th Episode | Thursday, 11 August |
| Telecast Days | Monday to Saturday |
| Telecast Time | 6:00 PM |
| Genre | Family Drama |
| Lead Actor | Sivakumar as Markandeyan |
| Lead Actress | Anitha Nair as Seetha |
| Main Characters | Markandeyan, Seetha, Revathi, Raja, Ravi and Malar |
Thavamai Thavamirundhu Star Cast and Characters
Sivakumar, known for the movie Pasanga, plays the central character Markandeyan. Anitha Nair plays Seetha, the wife of Markandeyan.
Their children form an important part of the family storyline, with Sandhya Ramachandran, Mahesh G, Pandi Kamal and Karuna Vilasini appearing in the roles of Malar, Raja, Ravi and Revathi respectively.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Sivakumar | Markandeyan |
| Anitha Nair | Seetha |
| Karuna Vilasini | Revathi |
| Mahesh G | Raja |
| Pandi Kamal | Ravi |
| Sandhya Ramachandran | Malar |
Story of Thavamai Thavamirundhu
Thavamai Thavamirundhu is centred on Markandeyan and Seetha and their four children – Revathi, Raja, Ravi and Malar.
The serial deals with family relationships and the responsibilities carried by parents while raising their children. Markandeyan and Seetha form the emotional centre of the story, with the lives and relationships of their children expanding the narrative into a larger family drama.
The relatable family subject helped the serial establish itself in Zee Tamil‘s evening schedule, with the show recording 1+ TVR in the television rating reports available around its 100-episode milestone.
Thavamai Thavamirundhu Completes 100 Episodes
Launched on 18 April, Thavamai Thavamirundhu reached its 100th episode on Thursday, 11 August.
The serial was scheduled at 6:00 PM from Monday to Saturday, forming the opening part of Zee Tamil’s evening fiction lineup.
Around this period, Maari, the Tamil adaptation of Trinayani, was among the most popular Zee Tamil serials according to the supplied TRP reports.
Other prominent shows included Ninaithale Inikkum, Vidhya No.1 and Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal.
Zee Tamil Serial Schedule
The Zee Tamil schedule during this period included afternoon and prime-time serials beginning with Oru Oorula Rendu Rajakumari at 1:00 PM and continuing through Chinna Poove Mella Pesu at 11:00 PM.
| Time | Zee Tamil Serial |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Oru Oorula Rendu Rajakumari |
| 1:30 PM | Rettai Roja |
| 2:00 PM | Kannathil Muthamittaal |
| 2:30 PM | Deivam Thantha Poove |
| 3:00 PM | Chithiram Pesuthadi |
| 3:30 PM | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum |
| 4:00 PM | Vidhya No.1 |
| 4:30 PM | Sathya |
| 5:00 PM | Rettai Roja |
| 5:30 PM | Deivam Thantha Poove |
| 6:00 PM | Thavamai Thavamirundhu |
| 6:30 PM | Peranbu |
| 7:00 PM | Amudhavum Annalakshmiyum |
| 7:30 PM | Ninaithale Inikkum |
| 8:00 PM | Maari |
| 8:30 PM | Vidhya No.1 |
| 9:00 PM | Meenakshi Ponnunga |
| 9:30 PM | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal |
| 10:00 PM | Rajini |
| 10:30 PM | Sathya |
| 11:00 PM | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu |
Popular Zee Tamil Serials
Meenakshi Ponnunga, the Tamil adaptation of Radhamma Kuthuru, was among the more recent additions to Zee Tamil during this period.
Ninaithale Inikkum, adapted from Mithai, Vidhya No.1, adapted from No.1 Kodalu, and Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, based on Aggabai Sasubai, were also important titles in the channel’s lineup.
The Tamil-dubbed version of Kundali Bhagya, titled Chinna Poove Mella Pesu, was scheduled at 11:00 PM.
Thavamai Thavamirundhu Remakes in Other Languages
Thavamai Thavamirundhu later became the source for adaptations across several ZEE regional channels. While the character names and local settings differ, the versions retain the core family concept centred around parents, their children, responsibilities and long-held dreams.
| Language | Serial | Channel | Major Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Thavamai Thavamirundhu | Zee Tamil | Sivakumar, Anitha Nair |
| Kannada | Lakshmi Nivasa | Zee Kannada | Shweta, Ashok Jambe |
| Hindi | Lakshmi Niwas | Zee TV | Manasi Joshi Roy, Rajendra Chawla, Akshita Mudgal, Raghav Tiwari, Priom Gujjar |
| Malayalam | Manathe Kottaram | Zee Keralam | Sajitha Madathil, Anil Mohan, Monisha, Lekshmi Binu |
| Marathi | Lakshmi Niwas | Zee Marathi | Tushar Dalvi, Harshada Khanvilkar |
Lakshmi Nivasa – Kannada Version
Lakshmi Nivasa on Zee Kannada is an adaptation of Thavamai Thavamirundhu, with Shweta as Lakshmi and Ashok Jambe as Srinivasa.
The Kannada version follows the middle-class dreams and family responsibilities of its central couple, particularly their desire to build their own home while dealing with the expectations and futures of their children.
Lakshmi Niwas – Hindi Version
The Hindi adaptation Lakshmi Niwas on Zee TV features Manasi Joshi Roy as Lakshmi and Rajendra Chawla as Shrinivas.
Akshita Mudgal, Raghav Tiwari and Priom Gujjar are also part of the cast.
Manathe Kottaram – Malayalam Version
Manathe Kottaram on Zee Keralam is the Malayalam adaptation of Thavamai Thavamirundhu.
Sajitha Madathil plays Chandrika and Anil Mohan plays Madhavan, the central couple in the Malayalam version.
The cast also includes Monisha as Vandhana, Lekshmi Binu as Varsha, Jai Karthik as Jagan, Shyam Jacob as Rajeev, Anoop as Praksh, Athira Madhav as Suchithra and Niranjan as Manoj.
Lakshmi Niwas – Marathi Version
The Marathi adaptation is also titled Lakshmi Niwas and features Tushar Dalvi and Harshada Khanvilkar in the central lead roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Thavamai Thavamirundhu start on Zee Tamil?
The serial launched on 18 April on Zee Tamil.
When did Thavamai Thavamirundhu complete 100 episodes?
The show reached its 100th episode on Thursday, 11 August.
What is the telecast time?
Thavamai Thavamirundhu airs Monday to Saturday at 6:00 PM.
Who plays Markandeyan?
Sivakumar plays Markandeyan.
Who plays Seetha?
Anitha Nair plays Seetha, the wife of Markandeyan.
Who plays the children of Markandeyan and Seetha?
Karuna Vilasini plays Revathi, Mahesh G plays Raja, Pandi Kamal plays Ravi and Sandhya Ramachandran plays Malar.
Which serials are remakes of Thavamai Thavamirundhu?
The supplied adaptations include Lakshmi Nivasa on Zee Kannada, Lakshmi Niwas on Zee TV, Manathe Kottaram on Zee Keralam and Lakshmi Niwas on Zee Marathi.
