Thadayam (TV series)
| Thadayam | |
|---|---|
| Genre |
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| Created by | Navinkumar Palanivel |
| Written by | Navinkumar Palanivel |
| Screenplay by | Navinkumar Palanivel |
| Directed by | Navinkumar Palanivel |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Vibin Baskar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ajey Krishna |
| Cinematography | KK |
| Production company | Cocktail Cinemas |
| Original release | |
| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | February 27, 2026 |
Thadayam is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller streaming television series written and directed by Navinkumar Palanivel for ZEE5.[1] Produced by Ajey Krishna under the banner Cocktail Cinemas, the series stars P. Samuthirakani and Sshivada in lead roles.[2][3] The narrative is inspired by events reported in 1999 along the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh border.[4] The series is scheduled to premiere on 27 February 2026.[5]
Premise
Set in 1999, the series follows a series of ritualistic midnight murders in rural villages along the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh border. The perpetrator's pattern involves stealing the mangalsutra (thali) from victims, contributing to local fear and speculation. Sub-Inspector Adhiyaman investigates the case alongside Inspector Lakshmi, as they navigate the social and psychological tensions surrounding the crimes.
Cast and characters
- P. Samuthirakani as SI Adhiyaman
- Sshivada as Inspector Lakshmi
- Raj Tirandasu as Suruli
- Munnar Ramesh as DSP Gunasekaran
- Sundharpandyan as DSP Rayudu
- Prem as Ravi
- Kotravai as Suruli's Wife
- Suparna as Suruli's Sister
- Vishakan as Inspector Sandeep Reddy
- Pulipandi as Driver Palraj
- Abhishek Joseph George as Arjun
Release
The official trailer was released on 19 February 2026.[6][7] The series is scheduled to stream on ZEE5 from 27 February 2026 in Tamil.[5]
References
- ^ "Thadayam trailer: Samuthirakani is a peculiar detective who investigates a complicated web of murders with Sshivada". Cinema Express. 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Thadayam OTT release: A killer who steals symbols of marriage and clever cop Athiyamaan; how does Samuthirakani's web series connect these two". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Thadayam Teaser Out: Sshivada, Samuthirakani lead chilling true-crime thriller". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "When and where to watch Samuthirakani's web series 'Thadayam''". The Times of India. 2026-02-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ a b "Thadayam actor Samuthirakani: Once I play a full-fledged comic role, you will forget my other characters | EXCLUSIVE". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Staff, Scroll (2026-02-19). "'Thadayam' trailer: Samuthirakani leads Tamil show about ritualistic murders". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ தினத்தந்தி (2026-02-19). "சமுத்திரக்கனியின் "தடயம்" வெப் தொடர் டிரெய்லர் வெளியீடு". Daily Thanthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 2026-02-25.