''Sengalam'' is an 2023 Indian

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series written and directed by

S. R. Prabhakaran S. R. Prabhakaran is an Indian film director primarily working in Tamil cinema. He is best known for directing his debut film ''Sundarapandian''. He was the former associate of M. Sasikumar and also he was the former associate of S. D. Saba. C ...

for

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which focuses on the world of politics in

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. The show producer by Abinesh Elangovan under the banner of Abi and Abi Productions. The principal characters of the series include

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and

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. The nine episodic series is scheduled to premiere on

on 24 March 2023.

Synopsis

Sengalam is a

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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

as Surya Kala *

as Rayar *

Sharath Lohithaswa Sharatchandra Lohithaswa (born 5 May 1972), known popularly as Sharath Lohithaswa, is an Indian actor mostly known for his work in Kannada and Tamil films. He has had a successful career in theatre, where he continues to work, and television. A ...

as Sivagnyanam *

Viji Chandrasekhar Viji Chandrasekhar is an Indian actress. She has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. She played the female lead role in '' Arohanam'' which had won several awards. She is known for her roles and she has also feature ...

as Velayi * Shali Nivekas as Naachiyar *

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as Mathiyarasi *

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as Ganesamoorthy MLA *

Bagavathi Perumal Bagavathi Perumal, popularly known as Bucks, is an Indian actor, who has worked in Tamil films. Perumal debuted in Balaji Tharaneetharan's critically acclaimed ''Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'' (2012). Bagavathi has since appeared in pivotal ...

as MLA Personal Assistant * Muthu Kumar as Ravi Sellappa *

Daniel Annie Pope Daniel Annie Pope is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in uncredited and minor roles, he made his breakthrough as an actor with his comic role in ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013). Career Da ...

as Veera *

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as Jayaram * Prem Kumar as Natesan * Pawan as Rajamanickam * Gajaraj as Senthamilan *

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as Maragatham *

Kamalesh Kamlesh or Kamalesh is a given name which may refer to: *Kamlesh Khunti, British physician *Kamlesh Kumari (died 2001), police constable who thwarted a terrorist attack on the Parliament of India; posthumous recipient of the Ashoka Chakra Award, In ...

as Maragatham's husband

Episodes

Development

Production

The series is produced by Abinesh Elangovan under the production house of Abi and Abi Productions, with music composed by

Dharan Kumar Dharan Kumar (born 8 October 1983) is an Indian music composer, who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut '' Parijatham'', featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene". He credits director ...

and screenplay and director by

. S. R. Prabhakaran marked his web series debut with this series.

Casting

was cast in the female lead role,

plays the male lead alongside her.

Release

It was announced on Wednesday 18 March 2023 that the series will be released on 24 March 2023 in Tamil and

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languages on

. The first Trailer was unveiled on 18 March 2023.

Reception

Cinema Express ''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Malayalam Vaarika'' weekly as well as '' Din ...

(

The New Indian Express ''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Chennai-based Express Publications. It was founded in 1932 as ''The Indian Express'', under the ownership of Chennai-based P. Varadarajulu Naid ...

) rated it 2.5 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." SouthFirst called it "A riveting political thriller that leaves you wanting more."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id= tt27139477
''Sengalam''
on

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