Aaha Kalyanam (TV Series)

Aaha Kalyanam is an 2023 Indian Tamil-language television series, airing on Star Vijay, starring Mounika, Vikram Shri, Akshaya Kandamuthan, Gayathri Sri, Vibish Aswanth, R. G. Ram and Bhavya Sree in the lead roles. The series is an official remake of Star Jalsha's blockbuster drama Gaatchora.

Plot

The story revolves around greedy Kodeeswari, a mother who wishes that someday her daughters would marry into a wealthy family. But whose bond will form with whom, the decision lies in the hands of God.

On the important Saraswati Puja holiday in Tamil Nadu, the extravaganza begins. Every year, the famed diamond merchants, the Vedachalams, observe Saraswati Puja. Mahalaxmi, the second daughter of Kodesshwari, has been given this year's task of decorating the entire Puja. Three sisters who reside with their parents. Her mother hopes that one day one of her daughters will marry into a prosperous household. Because of Maha's artistic talent, Koddeeshwari intends to accompany her daughters to the Vedachalam house.

On the other side, the Vedachalams are a joint family. The three brothers in the family are adored by their grandparents the most. The youngest brother is Vijay, who writes poems and is an excellent poet. The middle brother Gowtham is a playboy, who is carefree and readily drawn to everyone and also envies Surya and aspires to make sure that he doesn't get the best things in life. Surya is Vedachalam's eldest son, who is the most adored and is in charge of his family's business since he is the eldest son.

The subsequent serial demonstrates that one is conceited and the other is haughty. The conflict in the narrative is between the self-respecting and the haughty. It is yet to be seen how the various minds of this various globes will come together. In addition, the interaction between brothers and sisters as well as between sisters and brothers has been skillfully depicted in this serial and if marriage is shown in heaven.

Cast

Main

*Vikram Shri as Surya: A diamond businessman; Raghavan and Rajalaxmi’s son; Gowtham, Vijay, Akshara and Aarthy’s cousin; Mahalakshmi's husband (2023-present)
*Akshaya Kandamuthan as Mahalakshmi: a talented and hardworking artist and painter; Dhasarathan and Koteeshwari's younger daughter; Aishwarya's younger and Prabha elder's sister; Surya's wife (2023-present)
*Vibish Aswanth as Gowtham: a playboy; Chitradevi's son; Akshara's elder brother; Surya, Vijay and Aarthy’s cousin; Aishwarya's love-interest (2023-present)
*Gayathri Sri as Aishwarya: a gold digger and greedy woman; Dhasarathan and Koteeshwari's eldest daughter; Mahalakshmi and Prabha's elder sister; Gowtham's love-interest (2023-present)
*R. G. Ram as Vijay: an artist; Raghuvaran and Gayathri's son; Aarthy's elder brother; Surya, Gowtham and Akshara's cousin (2023-present)
*Bhavya Shri as Prabha: a tomboy; Dhasarathan and Koteeshwari's youngest daughter; Mahalakshmi and Aishwarya's younger sister (2023-present)

Recurring

* Mounika as Koteeshwari. Mahalakshmi, Aishwarya and Prabha's mother, who aspires that one day one of her three daughters marries into a rich family. Dhasarathan's wife
* Anitha Venkat as Rajalakshmi, Raghavan's wife, Surya's mother
* Dr. Jaya as Gayathri, Raghuvaran's wife, Vijay and Aarthy's mother
* Preethiga as Aarthy, Vijay's younger sister, Raghuvaran and Gayathri's daughter
* Shilpa Mary Teresa as Chithradevi, who wants to get revenge on Rajalakshmi, Gowtham's mother
* Arunima Sudhakar as Akshara, Gowtham's younger sister, Chithradevi's daughter
* Auditor Sridhar as Vedhachalam

Production

Casting

The Tamil actress Mounika was cast as Kodeeswari. Initially, Jay D'Souza and Darshini Gowda , was chosen to play the main lead but was replaced by Vikram Shri and Akshaya Kandamuthan

Release

The first promo was unveiled on 8 February 2023, featuring Kotheeswari and her three daughters are happily shopping in the store and the owner asked her about her daughter's wedding. A second promo was unveiled on 13 February 2023. A third promo was launched on 8 March 2023.

The show started airing on Star Vijay on 20 March 2023 from Monday to Friday at 19:00 (IST), replacing Raja Rani time slot.

Adaptations

References

External links

Aaha Kalyanam
at Hotstar
Aaha Kalyanam
on IMDb

{{STAR Vijay TV shows

Star Vijay original programming
Tamil-language romance television series
2023 Tamil-language television series debuts
Tamil-language television series based on Bengali-languages television series
Tamil-language television soap operas
Television shows set in Tamil Nadu
Tamil-language television shows