Sengalam
| Sengalam | |
|---|---|
Thriller | |
| Written by | S. R. Prabhakaran |
| Directed by | S. R. Prabhakaran |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Dharan Kumar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Abinesh Elangovan |
| Cinematography | Vetrivel Mahendran |
| Editor | Biju V Don Bosco |
| Running time | 25-30 minutes |
| Production companies | Abi and Abi Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | 24 March 2023 |
Sengalam is an 2023 Indian
The principal characters of the series include Vani Bhojan and Kalaiyarasan.[2] The nine episodic series is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 24 March 2023.[3][4]
Synopsis
Sengalam is a revenge drama set in the backdrop of a political feud. It is about Rayar and his 2 brothers who are on a ruthless revengeful killing spree. Their story is interspersed with what happened a couple of years back leading to the reason for the brothers’ seeking revenge. The story delves into life of the various political families within a district, and what they do for their political gains.
Cast
- Vani Bhojan as Surya Kala
- Kalaiyarasan as Rayar
- Sharath Lohithaswa as Sivagnyanam
- Viji Chandrasekhar as Velayi
- Shali Nivekas as Naachiyar
- Manasa Radhakrishnan as Mathiyarasi
- Vela Ramamoorthy as Ganesamoorthy MLA
- Bagavathi Perumal as MLA Personal Assistant
- Muthu Kumar as Ravi Sellappa
- Daniel Annie Pope as Veera
- Arjai as Jayaram
- Prem Kumar as Natesan
- Pawan as Rajamanickam
- Gajaraj as Senthamilan
- Pooja Vaidyanath as Maragatham
- Kamaleshas Maragatham's husband
Episodes
| No. overall | Episode | Title | Directed by | Written by | Date of Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| 2 | 2 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| When Rayar is on the verge of killing his next Target, the inspector's smart move pushes Rayar into an emotional dilemma. In the parallel timeline, Rajamanikkam re-establishes his power by countering the MLA's plan to overpower him. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| Rayar has to save his wife from trouble. In the parallel timeline, the ruling government initiates its plan of action to topple Sivanganam family from chairman post in Rajapalayam. Aware of the plots to dethrone his family, Sivagnanam starts to think of the next successor to the post from within his family. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| Rayar is always a step ahead of the cops but danger arrives from someone else. In the parallel timeline, election for the new chairman ends favourable for Sivanyanam. Suriyakala's name emerges | |||||
| 5 | 5 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| Police plan to catch Rayar and brothers as they are forced to come to their town. In the parallel timeline, the power struggle begins, Suryakala decides that she needs some support to fight her relatives in the power struggle. She chooses a trustworthy aide. Characters from both timeline cross paths. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| The minister gives the cops an ultimatum to the cops who try to capture Rayar though his trusted friend. In the parallel timeline, Naachiyar agrees to sen. Naachiyar is sister of Rayar. Rayar and his brothers travel with Naachiyar to be with Suriyakala | |||||
| 7 | 7 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| Rayar interrogates Ravi Chellappa to reveal everything he knows. In the parallel timeline, with the help of Naachiyar's brilliance, Suriyakala successfully challenges her father-in-law. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| Suriyakala handles power in an effective way and people are pleased with her. Her growth doesn't go very well with her father in law. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | SR Prabhakaran | SR Prabhakaran | 24 March 2023 | |
| Suriyakala The secret relationship is revealed while Rayar accomplishes his mission only to realize he is caught before knowing about the mastermind in the process. | |||||
Development
Production
The series is produced by Abinesh Elangovan under the production house of Abi and Abi Productions, with music composed by Dharan Kumar and screenplay and director by S. R. Prabhakaran. S. R. Prabhakaran marked his web series debut with this series.
Casting
Vani Bhojan[5] was cast in the female lead role, Kalaiyarasan[6] plays the male lead alongside her.[7]
Release
It was announced on Wednesday 18 March 2023 that the series will be released on 24 March 2023 in Tamil and Telugu languages on ZEE5.[8][9] The first Trailer was unveiled on 18 March 2023.[10][11][12]
Reception
Cinema Express rated it 2 1⁄2 out of 5 and commented, "There is no doubt that politics cannot be without the influence of class and caste, and Sengalam subtly brings in these angles in the exploration of how innocent individuals are often caught in the crossfire of devious plots."[13] SouthFirst called it "A riveting political thriller that leaves you wanting more."[14]
References
- ^ "செங்களம் எனும் இணையத் தொடர்". www.virakesari.lk (in Tamil). 18 March 2023.
- ^ "The official trailer of Kalaiyarasan & Vani Bhojan's new web series is promising!". www.indiaglitz.com. 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Sengalam OTT Release Date : When and Where To Watch". www.filmibeat.com. 18 March 2023.
- ^ "அரசியல் திரில்லராக உருவாகியுள்ள 'செங்களம்' இணையத் தொடர்! - மார்ச் 24 ஆம் தேதி ஜீ5 தளத்தில் வெளியாகிறது". www.cinemainbox.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
- ^ "அரசியல் பிரவேசம் வாய்க்குமா? - வாணி போஜனின் அதிரடி பதில்!". tamil.hindustantimes.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
- ^ "கலையரசன் நடிப்பில் 'செங்களம்' சீரிஸ் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு". www.thanthitv.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
- ^ "When and Where to watch Kalaiyarasan and Vani Bhojan's political drama". www.ottplay.com. 18 March 2023.
- ^ ""செங்களம்" இணைய தொடர் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீட்டு விழா - இது ஒரு பொலிடிகல் திரில்லர்: இயக்குநர்". www.hindutamil.in (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
- ^ "South India contributes more than 50% of our total subscription: Zee5's Manish Kalra". www.thehindubusinessline.com. 16 March 2023.
- ^ ""சாகும் வரை அரசியல் பேசுவேன்.. ஆனால் கட்சி தொடங்கமாட்டேன்" - இயக்குநர் அமீர் பரபரப்பு பேச்சு". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Kalaiyarasan's Sengalam trailer out". www.cinemaexpress.com. 19 March 2023.
- ^ "ஓடிடி ரிலீஸ்.. கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் செங்களம் ட்ரெய்லர் - பொறாமைப்பட்ட அமீர்". tamil.filmibeat.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Sengalam Series Review: Effective performances elevate this predictable tale of power play". CinemaExpress. 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Sengalam review: A riveting political thriller that leaves you wanting more". SouthFirst. 19 March 2023.
