Varisu (TV series)
| Varisu | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Screenplay by | Mitra Shara K.V. Pandiyan (dialogues) |
| Directed by | Siva Sekar (Episode 1 to 116) P. Bharathi Raja (Episodes 117 Onwards) |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Aron Suresh |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of episodes | 200[1][2] |
| Production | |
| Producer | Arun Ira |
| Cinematography | K.C. Ramesh |
| Editor | M. Jayasimman |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 22–24 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Sapphire Blue Production Private Limited |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee Tamil |
| Release | 30 June 2025 – present |
Varisu is a 2025 Indian Tamil language Family Drama television series that premiered from 30 June 2025 airing on Zee Tamil and streams digitally on ZEE5.[3] It stars Haritha Jackie, Swetha Dorathy and Jay Srinivas in lead role.[4] It is produced by Arun Ira under the banner of Sapphire Blue Production Private Limited and directed by Sivasekar. Due to its success and high ratings at the matinee slot, Varisu has been dubbed in Telugu, titled Kongu Bangaram, airing on Zee Telugu.
Plot
The series focuses on the wealthy Janakambal family who live in their lavish house. Tamilarasi is a bright and ambitious young woman from the traditional town of Karaikudi. Her parents were loving. She has two younger sisters Thenmozhi and Isaivani. Tamilarasi's wedding is halted. Because her father goes missing, the family is left bankrupt, and her fiancé deserts her.[5]
After her father's disappearance, Tamilarasi and her family moved to Chennai. She meets Cibi and the duo get into a misunderstanding. He is the grandson of Janakambal, a successful entrepreneur, who wants her reckless grandson Cibi to succeed her. She brings in Tamilarasi to set him straight. However, long-buried secrets emerge, relationships fracture and mend, and Tamilarasi takes care of her family and faces all of life's issues calmly.[6]
Cast
Main
- Swetha Dorathy as Tamilarasi / Kanagavalli
- Jay Srinivas Kumar as Cibi / Rajan
- Haritha Jackie as Janakambal: Cibi and Tamilarasi's grandmother
Recurring
- David Solomon Raja (2025) → Andrews Jesudoss (2025-present) as Ganesan (Main Antagonist)
- Madhumitha Ilaiyaraaja as Samyuktha: Cibi's ex-fiancé
- Sonia Bose as Meena: Cibi's mother, Ganesan's sister.
- Ashok as Jayaprakash: Cibi's father; Janakambal's son
- Thidiyan as Kedi (KD): Cibi & Samyuktha's best friend
- Surjith Ansary as Sethu: Venba's brother, Ganesan & Amutha's son
- Vincent Roy as Selvarathinam: Tamilarasi's father.
- Tamil Selvi as Jayarani: Janakambal's estranged daughter, Tamilarasi's mother
- Harshini as Thenmozhi: Tamilarasi's younger sister
- Kanishka Vijaykumar as Isaivani: Tamilarasi's youngest sister
- Shakthi Rao (2025) → Sandhya Dhaiyan (2025-present) as Venba: Sethu's sister, Ganesan & Amutha's daughter
- Meena Vemuri as Amutha: Ganesan's wife, Venba & Sethu's mother
- Kavya Amira as Varshini: Meena & Prakash's daughter, Cibi's younger sister
- Yogeswaram (2025) → Ashwanth Thilak (2025-present) as Premkumar: Tamil's ex-Fiancée; Samyuktha's brother
Production
Casting
The series stars Haritha Thota as lead role in her second collaboration of acting in a Tamil television series after Kulavilakku, making her comeback after 21 years. Actress Swetha Dorathy plays the lead role in the series alongside Ilakkiya and Meena fame Jay Srinivas,[7] marking her debut appearance in a television series. Actors Sonia was cast as Cibi mother's Meena.[8]
Actor Yogeswaram was cast as Supporting role as Premkumar, but was replaced by Ashwanth Thilak in October 2025.[9]
Release
On 10 June 2025, the first Launch promo was released, giving a brief insight into Janakambal's past life as well as the first interaction between her grandson Cibi and Tamizh's marriage. The second promo was released on 22 June 2025, revealing the release date.[10]
It began airing on Zee Tamil, from 30 June 2025 on Monday to Saturday at 13:30,[11] replacing Mounam Pesiyadhe time slot.[12]
Dubbed Versions
| Language | Title | Original Release | Network | Last Aired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Varisu | 30 June 2025 | Zee Tamil | Ongoing | Original |
| Telugu | Kongu Bangaram | 26 January 2026 | Zee Telugu | Dubbed |
References
- ^ "Jay Srinivas and Swetha Dorathy's 'Varisu' completes 100 successful episodes". The Times of India. 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Jay Srinivas and Swetha Dorathy's 'Varisu' completes 200 successful episodes". The Times of India. 21 February 2026.
- ^ "ஹிட் சீரியலில் இருந்து வெளியேறிய பிரபல நடிகர் - என்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் ஸ்டைலிஷ் வில்லன்!". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Jay Srinivas and Swetha Dorathy set to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Varisu'". The Times of India. 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Zee Tamil launches Varisu – A family drama driven by the strength of a bold young woman". www.passionateinmarketing.com. 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Zee Tamil launches a Multi-Generational Drama – Varisu". www.medianews4u.com. 5 July 2025.
- ^ "ஹிட் சீரியலில் இருந்து வெளியேறிய பிரபல நடிகர் - என்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் ஸ்டைலிஷ் வில்லன்!". tamil.asianetnews.com (in Tamil). 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Actress Sonia Bose Venkat joins the cast of 'Varisu'". The Times of India. 26 June 2025.
- ^ "வாரிசு தொடர் நடிகர் மாற்றம்! இனி இவர்தான்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 10 October 2025.
- ^ "இனி தினசரி வாரிசு பாக்கலாம்..! எப்படி? எத்தனை மணிக்கு?". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 29 June 2025.
- ^ "ஜீ தமிழின் வாரிசு சீரியல் எப்போது ஒளிபரப்பாக தொடங்குகிறது... நேரத்துடன் வந்த விவரம்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 20 June 2025.
- ^ "புதிய சீரியல் என்ரியால்... மாற்றப்படும் சீரியல்களின் நேரம்! கார்த்திகை தீபம் தொடரில் இருந்து வெளியான புதிய அறிவிப்பு!". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). 30 June 2025.