Sembaruthi
| Sembaruthi | |
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| Genre | Soap opera |
| Written by | Dialogues P. Narayanan R. Dharmalingam |
| Screenplay by | G.Sabarinathan |
| Directed by |
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| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Kiran |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1125 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Bala Sundaram and Dinesh Ramana |
| Cinematography | K.C Ramesh Maartin Jo |
| Editor | Sajin. C |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 25–28 minutes per episode |
| Production companies | Mindset MEDIA (episodes 1-450) Insidues Media (present) (451-Present) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zee Tamil |
| Picture format | 576i HDTV 1080i |
| Original release | 16 October 2017 – present |
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Sembaruthi (transl. Hibiscus) is an Indian Tamil-language drama airing on Zee Tamil and streams on ZEE5. It premiered on 16 October 2017.[1] The show stars Shabana Shajahan, Karthik Raj and Priya Raman. In December 2020, Karthik was replaced by VJ Agni.
The story is about Parvathi, who comes from a village and joins as a maid for the wealthy 'Aadhikadavur' Akhilandeshwari's (Akhila). Then Parvathi falls in love with Akhila's son Adhitya and they secretly marry. Finally, the marriage is known by Akhila and she hates Parvathi. Then Adhi and Parvathi leave the house and start a new life in a rented house. Finally, Adhi and Parvathi are accepted and invited by Akhilandeshwari.
Plot[]
"Aadhikadavur" Akhilandeshwari is a rich woman. After the death of her grandmother, Parvathi decides to work as a maid at Akhilandeshwari's house. Meanwhile, Akhilandeshwari is a strong-willed, stubborn lady who wants perfection in everything. The major u-turn comes when Adhitya, Akhilandeshwari’s son, marries Parvathi without his mother knowledge. Parvathi's father Sundaram was Akhilandeshwari's family's driver for 21 years. He is very loyal to Akhilandeshwari but is unaware of Parvathi's love with Adhitya. On the other side, they secretly get married, and this marriage is only known Adhitya's father Purshothaman, Aadhitya's brother Arun, and Arun's wife Aishwariya. Akhilandeshwari's father supports this marital relation. The three of them hide the truth from Akhilandeshwari. Adhitya and Parvathi face turmoils in their marital love life due to the evil woman Vanaja, who is the sister of Akhilandeshwari.
Vanaja is an evil and cunning women, and she plans many times to split up the family and bring shame to Akhilandeshwari. But again and again, Parvathi turns savior to Akhilandeshwari and her family's dignity. But in the couple's passionate love story, who stands out to be the biggest enemy is Adhitya's ex-fiancée Nandhini. Earlier, Adhitya became engaged to Nandhini, but Akhilandeshwari breaks the wedding by finding Nandhini's evil truth as she belongs to Nagapuri Vamsam. So Nandhini seeks revenge on Akhilandeshwari by collaborating with Vanaja to ruin Akhilandeshwari and family. Will Adhitya and Parvathi come against these crafty villains, stay strong to fight back for their love and win Akhilandeshwari's blessings forms rest of the story.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Karthik Raj (2017–Dec. 2020) as "Aadhikadavur" Adhitya Purshothaman:[2] The elder son of Akhilandeshwari and Purshothaman. Caring and lovable husband of Parvathi, elder brother of Arun. He is a calm, intelligent and serious individual who is in love with Parvathi and eventually marries her, without his mother Akhilandeshwari's knowledge. Now he and Parvathi live alone in a house for rent.
- VJ Agni (Replacement of Karthik Raj) (Dec. 2020-present)
- as Parvathi Adhitya: A young and beautiful village girl, who is employed by Akhilandeshwari as her home cook. She is the eldest daughter-in-law of Akiladeshwari and Purshothaman. The adopted daughter of Sundharam and the elder sister of Ganesh. She is dutiful, beautiful and naive but she also strong-willed at times. She saved Akhilandeshwari's family many times in many ways. She is also in love with Adhi whom she later marries. Now she lives alone with Adhi in a house for rent. A few months later, Akhilandeshwari accepts Aadhi and Parvathi into their home. She has now inherited leadership from Akhila (unofficially)
- Priya Raman as "Aadhikadavur" Akhilandeshwari (Akhila Purshothaman):[3] A rich, strong-willed and stubborn woman, Akhilandeshwari expects perfection in everything. She is the mother of Adhi and Arun, and mother-in-law of Aishwarya and Parvathi, wife of Purshothaman and co-sister of Vanaja. She is the de facto head of the house. Initially she cares Parvathi as a maid but she is unaware of her son's love and eventual marriage to Parvathi. Although stubborn, she is occasionally caring and is good at heart. She eventually learns of Adhi's marriage to Parvathi and hated both of them. Now she loves both of them, but refuses to accept Parvathi as her daughter-in-law, citing the reputation of family as the reason. (2017–present)
Supporting[]
- Oorvambu Lakshmi as Vanaja: She is co-sister of Akilandeshwari. She is evil, cunning and always crafts plans to split the family and ruin Parvathi's reputation. She wants to overtake Akhila's position and loot the wealth. Also she seeks vengeance against Akhiladeshwari, Purushothaman, Adhi, Arun, Aishwarya and Parvathi. She and Nandhini scheme against them. (2017–present)
- Sanjay Kumar Asrani as Purshothaman: Akhilandeshwari's husband. Father of Adhi and Arun, father-in-law of Aishwarya and Parvathi. He is calm and patient, unlike his wife. He approves of Adhi's marriage to Parvathi. (2017–present)
- Janani Ashok Kumar (2017–2020) as Aishwarya Arun: Arun's wife and youngest daughter-in-law of Akhilandeshwari and Purshothaman. She is a weak-minded; initially hostile to Parvathi before her marriage to Arun, then starts caring for her and empathizing her. She is now aware of Parvathi and Adhi's marriage and she supports them.
- Dheepthi Kapil (2020–present) replaced Janani as Aishwarya Arun
- VJ Kathir as Arun ("Aadhikadavur" Arun Purushothaman): The enthusiastic younger son of Akhilandeshwari and Purshothaman and caring and lovable husband of Aishwarya, Adhi's younger brother, Parvathi's brother-in-law. He is a lively man who is in support of his brother's love. At initial stage Arun was a playboy but, Arun is married to Aishwarya, whom he despised initially. Now they are closer in life. (2017–present)
- Narasimha Raju as Sundaram: Ganesh's father and Parvathi's adopted father, who is employed as the faithful driver of Akhilandeshwari's family who is working there for more than 25 years. He is loyal to Akhilandeshwari for her kindness and knows that Adhi and his daughter have married. (2017–present)
- Sanjay as Ganesh Sundaram: Parvathi's younger brother, Sundaram's son. He helps her sister in her love. He wants to become a collector and he loves his sister and father very much. (2017–present)
- Singapore Deepan as Vadivelu @ Vadivu: Relative of Vanaja. Comic and good-hearted, dislikes Vanaja and supports Adhi and Parvathi's love. (2020–present)
- Manobala as Mr. Perumal: The rent house owner, who gave house to Adhi and Parvathi after they leave from the Akhilandeshwari house. (2020-2021)
- Shanthi Anand as Janaki Perumal: Perumal's wife, who take cares Parvathi and Adhi. (2020-2021)
- Balasivaji as Gajendran: A personal secretary of Akhilandeshwari, who manages the business. (2019–present)
- Jayanthi (2018–present) as Pattamma: A faithful servant and cook of Akhilandeshwari's family, who cares for Parvathi as a mother and helps Parvathi in dangerous situations.
- Sumathi Sree (2017–2018) as Pattamma (replaced by Jayanthi)
- Jyothi Reddy as Rajeshwari (Raji): Akhilandeshwari's friend, who comes to search a bride for his son from Aadhikadavur lineage because to break her son and Bhavani's love. So Akhilandeshwari helps Raji for her sons's marriage. (2021–present)
- VJ Tara as Bhavani: Pattama's grand daughter, who loves Rajeshwari's son Mahesh but Rajeshwari not accepted their love. Adithya and Parvathi know about love between Mahesh and Bhavani. They try to help them succeed in their love against Rajeshwari and Akhilandeshwari. (2021–present)
- Vidhush Chowdhry as Mahesh:[4] Rajeshwari's son and Bhavani's lover interest. (2021–present)
- Bhala Khoumhar as Rathnam: Rajeshwari's younger brother, who supports her sister (2021–present)
- Birla Bose as Aalavandhan: He fixed his daughter to Rajeshwari son Mahesh as fiancée by Akhilandeshwari. (2021–present)
- Jenifer as Uma: Vanaja's simpleton niece and Ragu's wife, who doesn't "think before she leaps." She is also a blabbermouth and foodie. (2017–2020)
- Durga (2021–present) replaced Jenifer as Uma[5]
- Livingston as Parvathi's real father (2021–present)
- Diwakar as Singara Velan: Sundaravalli faithful house servant (2021–present)
- Rani as Ganga: Aishwarya's mother, Arun's mother-in-law (2021-present)
- VJ Mounika (2018–2021) as Nandhini: Adhi's ex-fiancée and Mithra's elder sister. Nandhini is a crafty woman who seeks to revenge on Akhilandeshwari's family for humiliating her. She belongs to the Nagapuri Vamsam (enemy of the Aadhikadavur family). She joins hands with Vanaja to take revenge against Akhiladeshwari, Purshothaman, Adhi, Arun, Aishwarya and Parvathi. Later she was killed by Akilandeswari. (died in serial)
- Sridevi Ashok (2018) as Nandhini (replaced by Mounika)
- Bharatha Naidu as Mithra (2019–2020): Nandini's sister who is the other ex-fiancée of Adhi. Like her sister, she also seeks revenge on Akhilandeshwari's family, albeit secretly. She is the nemesis of Parvathi. (dead, shot herself)
- Shyam (2018–2019) as Shyam: Adhi's loyal and best friend. Adhi shares his feelings only with him and Arun.[6]
Cameo appearances[]
- Archana Chandhoke as herself: A television presenter, who appears in Akhilandeshwari and Purshothaman's wedding anniversary. (2017)
- as Shakthi Siva: Parvathi's friend who appears in Aditya and Parvathi's marriage celebration. (2018)
- Dinesh Gopalsamy as Siva: Sakthi's husband who also appears in Aditya and Parvathi's marriage celebration. (2018)
- VJ Lekha as Sindhu: Akhilandeshwari's personal assistant (PA) and Shyam's love interest. (2018–2019)
- Pradeep as Ragu: Adhi's former assistant, Parvathi's ex-fiancé and Uma's husband, who helps Adhi to find the logo eye's person. Then they found that they were Parvathi's eyes. (2017–2018)
- Azhagappan as Ramakrishna Parthasarathy: Adhi's school friend who has returned from the USA. (2020)
- Raaghav as JK: An entrepreneur and Adhi's enemy. (2020)
- Priyalaya as Chandini: A girl who was rescued by Adhi from JK. (2020)
- Karate Raja as Durai Manikkam: A police inspector, who scolds Akhilandeshwari and he labels her in a bad manner at a party. (2020)
- Seema as Sundaravalli: Akilandeshwari's mother-in-law, Arun and Adhitya's grandmother. She supports Parvathi and Adhitya's marriage and she planned to unite Akilandeshwari and Parvathi. (2021)
- Madhan Pandian as Presenter: Appeared as VJ in Akilandeshwari and Purshothaman's wedding anniversary celebration. (2021)
- Nalini as Doctor Girija: Akilandeshwari's friend and she gave treatment for Parvathi. (2021)
Reception[]
The show became the first Tamil non Sun TV show to top the TRP charts maintaining its position in top 5 until the COVID-19 break in April 2020.[7] It also maintained its No. 1 position in Tamil Nadu for 24 weeks (from Barc Week 46,2018 to Week 21,2019 except on Week 49 '18,Week 3 '19, Week 13 '19 & Week 18 '19).[8][9]
In the week ending 28 December 2018, it became the most watched Tamil television program for the first time, garnering 10.79 million impressions.[10]
Special events and Crossover episodes[]
- On 11 February 2019, Sembaruthi held a wedding episode called Sembaruthi Kalyanam for Adhi and Parvarthi's marriage, which aired non-stop three hours on Sunday.[11]
- On 11 August 2019, Zee Tamil held a grand event Sembaruthi Oru Sathanaipayanam with all the cast and crew to celebrate the success of the series.[8]
- This series had the crossover with Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari called as Sadhanai Sangamam from 12 July 2021 to 31 July 2021.[12]
- On 16 August 2021, this series held an one-hour special episode in prime time band.
Adaptations[]
| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu | Muddha Mandaram ముద్ద మందిరం |
17 November 2014 | Zee Telugu | 27 December 2019 | Original |
| Tamil | Sembaruthi செம்பருத்தி |
16 October 2017 | Zee Tamil | Ongoing | Remake |
| Malayalam | Chembarathi ചെമ്പരതി |
26 November 2018 | Zee Keralam | Ongoing | Remake |
| Kannada | Paaru ಪಾರು |
21 December 2018 | Zee Kannada | Ongoing | Remake |
Music[]
| Sembaruthi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Kiran | |
| Released | 11 January 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Genre | TV serial soundtrack |
| Language | Tamil |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nenjodu Kalanthavale" (Wedding song) | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Ragasiyamai Oru Kadhal" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Oor Potridum Engal Kulamagal" | 1:06 |
COVID-19 outbreak in India[]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Sembaruthi and other serials stopped from 28 March 2020. Months later, TV serial shooting was permitted in India. So, from 27 July 2020, Zee Tamil serials resumed with fresh episodes.[14]
Lockdown crisis[]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India, Tamil Nadu government made a lock down from 10 May 2021 to 24 May 2021, but it was extended 7 June 2021. In shortage of footage, the cast and crew went to Hyderabad for shooting.
International broadcast[]
The Series was released on 16 October 2017 on Zee Tamil and Zee Tamil HD. The show was also broadcast internationally on the channel's international distribution.
- It airs Sri Lanka, Singapore, United States, Europe, Malaysia, Mauritius, the Middle East, Africa, East Asia, South Africa, Australia and North America on Zee Tamil and Zee Tamil HD.
- All episodes can be viewed with the app OZEE, now on ZEE5.
- It is also available via the Internet protocol television service, Lebara Play, Lyca TV and YuppTV.
References[]
- ^ "TV Serial Sembaruthi completes 150 episodes". Times of India. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Sembaruthi: Karthik Raj to be replaced in the role of Adithya". The Times of India.
- ^ "10-12 years ago, acting in a soap was the death knell for a movie star: Priya Raman". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ^ "Vidhush Chowdhry joins the cast of the show 'Sembaruthi'; details inside". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sembaruthi Serial: செம்பருத்தி சீரியலில் புதிதாக இணைந்த நடிகை". Tamil.news18.com.
- ^ "Sembaruthi: Actor Saif Ali Khan replaces Shyam". Times of India.
- ^ "Zee Tamil's Sembaruthi bolsters its dominance". Dinamani.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Zee Tamil celebrates the success of Sembaruthi". Zee News.
- ^ "ஒரே ஒரு சீரியலின் மூலம் சன் டிவியை பின்னுக்கு தள்ளிய ஜீ தமிழ்.! இதான் முதல் முறை.!". Behind Talkies.
- ^ "Zee Tamil's 'Sembaruthi' series beats Sun TV series in ratings!". Dinamani.
- ^ "Watch new serial Paaru from Monday". Times of India.
- ^ "Watch Sadhanai Sangamam on Zee Tamil". English.sakshi.com.
- ^ "Nenjodu Kalanthavale song from Sembaruthi". Tamilbeatslyrics.com.
- ^ "Fresh episodes of Sembaruthi and other Zee shows to go on-air from Monday". The Times of India.
External links[]
- Sembaruthi at IMDb
- Sembaruthi on ZEE5
- Zee Tamil original programming
- Tamil-language television soap operas
- Tamil-language romance television series
- 2010s Tamil-language television series
- 2017 Tamil-language television series debuts
- Tamil-language television shows