Saravanan Meenatchi


Saravanan Meenatchi is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language television series broadcast on STAR Vijay. The first season was broadcast from 7 November 2011. The second season of the show which started as a sequel and next generation story of the first season, was broadcast from 21 October 2013. The third season featured a different story and cast broadcast from 18 July 2016. Saravanan Meenatchi ended up with season 3 being the last version of the franchise on 17 August 2018. It is the second longest ran Tamil serial. This serial is directed by Azhagar and Praveen Bennett and the story, screenplay, and dialogues are by Ramanagirivasan, Alagu Chandran and Sridhar. Season 1 was produced by Saeed Anwar, Evergreen Studios which was 519 episodes and Season 2 and 3 was produced by R. Venkatesh Babu, Global Villagers.

Plot summary

The story revolves around Saravanan and Meenatchi who are poles apart in terms of personality, background, attitudes towards life, etc. Saravanan is a Chennai-based radio jockey from an affluent family. Meenatchi is a small-town girl from Thirunelveli, working as a teacher in a small school. The story begins as the two families meet for a marriage proposal between the two, but things go wrong and the wedding does not happen. However, Saravanan and Meenatchi find themselves falling in love with each other.

Cast

Main cast

The lead pair in season 1 it was Mirchi Senthil and Sreeja Chandran. The name of the serial is derived from the names of the characters of the serial 'Madurai' starring the same lead pair. The serial is directed by Azhagar, and the story, screenplay and dialogues are by Francis Kathiravan. The series was a major hit in Indian and Sri Lanka and received immense popularity across Asia.

Reception

Saravanan Meenatchi attracted high viewership ratings in India during its broadcast in 2011–2013. The cast members quickly became household names, several of them became the faces of various endorsements and advertisements. After the series ended, Mirchi Senthil and Sreeja Chandran got married on 2 July 2014 in Tirupati. It was a family affair and no Celebes's were present.

Seasons overview

Season 2

Season 2 begins with Shakthi Saravanan who returns to India as Saravanana and Meenakshi's eldest son, 25 years after his parents went overseas. He wants to search for a bride who is like his mother.
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The program was awarded 'Best Serial', 'Best Male Actor', 'Best Female Actor', 'Best Director' and 'Best Character Actor' at the 43rd annual awards function organized by Mylapore Academy.
YearAwardCategoryRecipientRoleResult
2012Mylapore Academy AwardsBest SerialSaravanan Meenatchi
2012Mylapore Academy AwardsBest ActorMirchi SenthilSaravanan
2012Mylapore Academy AwardsBest ActressSreeja ChandranMeenatchi
2012Mylapore Academy AwardsBest DirectorAzhagar
2012Mylapore Academy AwardsBest Character Actor
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Actor MaleMirchi SenthilSaravanan
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Actor FemaleSreeja ChandranMeenatchi
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Screen PairMirchi Senthil & Sreeja ChandranSaravanan & Meenatchi
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Fiction SeriesSaravanan Meenatchi
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Supporting Actor MaleRajasekarRajasekar
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Supporting Actor MaleRajasekarRajasekar
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Supporting Actor FemaleKuyiliSharadha
2014Vijay Television AwardsSpecial Jury AwardRajasekarRajasekar
2014Vijay Television AwardsSpecial Jury AwardKuyiliSharadha

Remade

The Series was released on 7 November 2011 on Vijay TV. The Show was also broadcast internationally on Channel's international distribution.