The Top 10 Best Tamil TV Serials of All Time
The top 10 best Tamil TV serials of all time are all classics that you need to watch, whether you understand Tamil or not. These serials are available on YouTube in English subtitles and are some of the most popular around the world, with each having millions upon millions of views, likes, and shares. Whether you’re bored and need something fun to do or you want to better understand the culture of Tamil Nadu, watching these top 10 Tamil TV serials is sure to be an enjoyable experience.
1) Mounam Sammadham
Mounam Sammadham is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama series that aired on Sun TV from 7 April 2012 to 27 December 2013 for 722 episodes. It replaced Saravanan Meenatchi and was followed by Nandini. The show starred Sanghavi, Shubha Poonja and Ashwathi Raghunath in lead roles.
2) Naane Varugiren
In addition to being a heartwarming drama about family, love, and friendship, Naane Varugiren presents a realistic take on contemporary rural life. The show is set in a village in Southern India (known as Kanniyakumari), focusing on several characters—each with his or her own story.
3) Anjali (TV serial)
This is a 2009-2010 Tamil language family soap opera that airs Monday through Saturday on Raj TV. The show premiered on 12 October 2009, and as of 2015 is currently airing its 525th episode. It stars Shakthi Vasudevan, Aruna Irani, and Satyam Rajesh in lead roles. It has been running for 875 episodes as of 4 February 2015.
4) Kana Kaanum Kaalangal
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal is a very popular serial aired in Sun tv. This show is produced by Vikatan Televistas Pvt Ltd. The story revolves around two sisters, Meena and Pallavi, who live together and how their life takes a turn when Pallavi comes across her old love again. The show has gained immense popularity for its good story line.
5) Arasi
Arasi (அரசி) is a 24-episode long serial that was telecasted on Sun TV in 2004. The story revolves around three siblings, who live with their brother’s friend and his family. Though it was not a popular serial during its time, Arasi was critically acclaimed for its effective portrayal of how people used to lead their lives. Each episode is based on a different story within one single family.
6) Madurai Veeran
For almost five years, from 2008 to 2013, Madurai Veeran was one of India’s most popular television serials. The show chronicles the rise and fall of an idealistic police inspector who fights for social justice in a city rife with crime. Known for its gritty realism and strong social commentary, Madurai Veeran boasts a cast that includes some of South Indian cinema’s best-known stars.
7) Ponnukku Thanga Manasu
A popular southern television serial in India, Ponnukku Thanga Manasu is an Indian soap opera which originally aired on Star Vijay. The series was created by Neelima Tirumalasetti who is also its creative director. It airs every Monday to Friday at 20:30 (IST) on Star Vijay channel and simulcasted in Star Vijay HD and Star Vijay Canada.
8) Nandhini
Nandhini is a 2012-2013 Indian Tamil soap opera that aired Monday to Friday on Sun TV from 8 November 2012 to 5 February 2013 at 6:30PM IST. The show starred Jayalalithaa, Seema, Shanthi Williams and Janani Iyer in lead roles. The show was produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers.[1] The series was directed by A.L.
9) Kumkumapoovu (TV series)
Kumkumapoovu is a 1993 Tamil family soap opera. It started its first episode in October 3, 1993 and aired on every Monday to Friday 8:00 PM IST.. It was directed by P. Vasu and produced by Kavithalaya Productions. The serial is loosely based on Silapathikaram, a 2000-year-old epic written by Sīthalai Sāttanār.
10) Seetha Kalyanam
Seethakaalam was a hugely popular TV series which aired in early 2010. It saw one of India’s best actors, Srikanth and Trisha Krishnan playing lead roles and turned out to be a blockbuster hit. Seethakaalam is about two characters ‘Sri’ and ‘Kalyanam’ who get married against their will by their parents. However, after marriage, both learn to respect and care for each other and are able to come out of all difficulties with courage.
