Ethirneechal | |
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Genre | Drama |
Written by |
V. Thiruselvam Dialogues Sri Vidhya |
Screenplay by | V. Thiruselvam |
Directed by | V. Thiruselvam |
Starring |
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Theme music composer | Srinivas |
Opening theme | "Vidiyal Thedum Vinmeen Penne" Sharanya Srinivas Srinidhi (Vocals) Balachandran (Lyrics) |
Composers | "Background Music" Selvam |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Tamil |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 700+ [1] |
Production | |
Executive producer | Sri Vidhya |
Producer | V. Thiruselvam |
Production location | Tamil Nadu |
Cinematography | Santhanam |
Editor | Aravind Anbalagan |
Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
Running time | approx. 22–24 minutes per episode |
Production companies |
Sun Entertainment Thiruselvam Theatres |
Original release | |
Network | Sun TV |
Release | 7 February 2022 present | –
Ethirneechal ( transl. Swimming against the tide) is an Indian Tamil-language drama television series starring Madhumitha H., Kaniha, Priyadarshini Neelakandan and Haripriya Isai. This show is produced by Sun Entertainment and Thiruselvam Theatres with written and directed by V. Thiruselvam. [2] It premiered on 7 February 2022 in Sun TV from Monday to Saturday, [3] and digitally streams on Sun NXT. The series is one of the most popular TV shows in Tamil Nadu. [4]
Nachiappan defies his rich, male chauvinist parents to marry the poorer Parvathi, and they raise their daughters Janani and Anjana in a joint family. Despite Nachiappan's controlling nature, he is wooed by a marriage proposal from business tycoon Aadhi Gunasekaran for his brother Shakthivel. Unaware of the mistreatment of Gunasekaran's daughters-in-law, Nachiappan falls for the lie that Janani will be appointed as MD in Gunasekaran's company. Then, Janani, a high achiever, marries Shakthivel, the youngest brother in the Aadhimuthu family.
As time passes, Janani learns the harsh reality of her in-laws' treatment of women. Her husband Shakthivel, haunted by childhood trauma, lacks the courage to confront his family. Janani's cousin Vasu warns her, but she proceeds with the marriage. Initially supportive, Shakthivel turns against Janani due to emotional manipulation from his elder brother Aadhi Gunasekaran.
Janani's co-sisters Eshwari, Renuka, and Nandhini – are also educated women married to uneducated husbands in the Aadhimuthu family. The sisters face restrictions and are forced to be housekeepers by their controlling husbands – Aadhi Gunasekaran, Aadhi Gnanasekaran, Aadhi Kathirvel, and Aadhi Shakthivel. The story unfolds as Janani faces the challenges within her new family, aiming to bring about positive change with the help of Pattammal, Gunasekaran's grandmother.
Janani, standing against male chauvinism, leaves the Aadhimuthu household after Shakthivel doubts her character.
Guided by advice from Pattammal, Janani returns to help her co-sisters gain independence. Shakthivel realizes his mistakes, and the story unfolds as Janani strives to empower herself and her co-sisters against the backdrop of family dynamics and societal challenges.
Soon after, Gunasekaran's younger sister Aathirai is forced to marry Karikalan, after it is found out the she loved Aadhimuthu's business enemy SKR's youngest brother Arun. After torture from Karikalan and his mother Jhansi Rani, she escapes and fled to SKR and Charubala's residence.
Pattamal, who held a 40% share in Aadhimuthu properties and businesses, fought against Gunasekaran for the rights of Janani and Gunasekaran. However, he ruled her as a threat to his empire and eventually killed her. How Janani will strengthen herself and liberate her co-sisters forms the crux of the story.
In later September 2021, Sun Network [5] confirmed through a press release that it would distribute the new Tamil serial, to be produced by Sun Entertainment and Thiruselvam Theatres and written and directed by V. Thiruselvam. [6] [7] [8] The dialogues for the series are written by Sri Vidhya. [9]
Kannada and Telugu actress Madhumitha Hirannaiah was selected as the female lead. Tamil film actress Kaniha [10] [11] were cast as the main role, who making her come back after 14 years in Tamil television series. [12] [13] [14] [15] Priyadarshini [16] and Haripriya were cast as the parallel leads. Bombay Gnanam, was cast as a supporting role, who making her comeback after 10 years. [17] [18]
Film director and actor G. Marimuthu [19] [20] was selected as the negative lead till his death on 8 September 2023. He was replaced by writer Vela Ramamoorthy. [21] [22] Sabari Prasanth was selected as the male lead. While Keerthana, Kamalesh, Merwen, Goutham K S, Vibhu Raman [23] and Sathyapriya were also selected for supporting roles. In end of December 2023, playback singer T. K. Kala join cast as Janani's grandmother. [24]
It was written by Balachandran.DD, composed by Srinivas. It was sung by Sharanya Srinivas and Srinidhi. The first opening song was unveiled on 1 February 2022 on Sun TV YouTube. [25]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Vidiyal Thedum Vinmeen Penne (விடியல் தேடும் விண்மீன் பெண்னே)" | Balachandran.DD | Sharanya Srinivas, Srinidhi | 3:40 |
The series gradually gained more popularity and viewership in May 2023 by its screenplay, and mainly for the natural and realistic acting. [26] Ethirneechal gave tough competition for ratings to its same channel's top rated soap Kayal. [27]
A poll conducted by the Times of India on Instagram found that Ethirneechal was the most-liked Tamil TV show out of Ethirneechal, Kayal, Sundari and Vanathai Pola. [4] [28] [29]
The show got a TVR of 6.54 on launching week on 7 February 2022.
In October 2023, the series was the most watched Tamil-language television series with 11.54 TVR. [28]
Week | Year | BARC Viewership | |
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TRP | Rank | ||
Week 06 | 2022 | 6.54 | 10 [30] |
Week 07 | 2022 | 6.41 | 11 [31] |
Week 08 | 2022 | 6.79 | 10 [32] |
Week 09 | 2022 | 6.96 | 10 [33] |
Week 10 | 2022 | 7.03 | 8 [34] |
Week 11 | 2022 | 7.29 | 9 [35] |
Week 12 | 2022 | 7.29 | 9 [36] |
Week 13 | 2022 | 7.03 | 9 [37] |
Week 14 | 2022 | 6.77 | 9 [38] |
Week 15 | 2022 | 6.76 | 9 [39] |
Week 16 | 2022 | 6.33 | 9 [40] |
Week 17 | 2022 | 6.95 | 8 [41] |
Week 18 | 2022 | 6.79 | 8 [42] |
Week 19 | 2022 | 7.09 | 8 [43] |
Week 20 | 2022 | 7.52 | 8 [44] |
Week | Year | BARC viewership | |
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TRP | Rank | ||
Week 31 | 2023 | 11.01 | 2 [26] |
Week 32 | 2023 | 10.22 | 2 [28] |
Week 33 | 2023 | 10.53 | 2 [45] |
Week 34 | 2023 | 11.45 | 1 [46] |
Week 35 | 2023 | 10.42 | 2 [47] |
Week 36 | 2023 | 10.79 | 1 [48] |
Week 37 | 2023 | 10.08 | 1 [49] |
Week 38 | 2023 | 9.88 | 1 [50] |
Week 39 | 2023 | 10.18 | 2 [51] |
Week 40 | 2023 | 11.54 | 1 [52] |
Week 41 | 2023 | 10.66 | 2 [53] |
Week 42 | 2023 | 9.55 | 5 [54] |
Week 43 | 2023 | 10.38 | 4 [55] |
Week 44 | 2023 | 9.99 | 4 [56] |
Week 45 | 2023 | 9.76 | 3 [57] |
Week 46 | 2023 | 9.65 | 4 [58] |
Week 47 | 2023 | 9.79 | 4 [59] |
Week 48 | 2023 | 9.89 | 4 [60] |
Week 49 | 2023 | 9.18 | 4 [61] |
Week 50 | 2023 | 9.75 | 4 [62] |
Week 51 | 2023 | 9.88 | 4 [63] |
Week 52 | 2023 | 8.75 | 4 [64] |
Week | Year | BARC viewership | |
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TRP | Rank | ||
Week 01 | 2024 | 9.07 | 5 [65] |
Week 02 | 2024 | 9.59 | 4 [66] |
Week 03 | 2024 | 9.19 | 3 [67] |
Week 04 | 2024 | 9.98 | 3 [68] |
Week 05 | 2024 | 9.92 | 4 [69] |
Week 06 | 2024 | 10.39 | 4 [70] |
Week 07 | 2024 | 10.68 | 2 [72] |
Week 08 | 2024 | 10.39 | 4 [73] |
Week 09 | 2024 | 10.33 | 2 [74] |
Week 10 | 2024 | 10.64 | 2 [75] |
Week 11 | 2024 | 10.01 | 3 [76] |
Week 12 | 2024 | 9.33 | 3 [77] |
Week 13 | 2024 | 8.74 | 3 [78] |
Week 14 | 2024 | 8.67 | 3 [79] |
Week 15 | 2024 | 8.27 | 3 [80] |
Week 16 | 2024 | 8.00 | 4 [81] |
Year | Award [a] | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Favourite Actress | Madhumitha H. - Janani | Won | [29] |
Favourite Villain Male | G. Marimuthu - Gunasekaran | Won | |||
Best Director | V. Thiruselvam | Won | |||
Favourite Serial | Ethirneechal | Won | |||
Thanga Mangaigal | Kaniha, Priyadarshini, Haripriya Isai, Madhumitha H. - Eshwari, Renuka, Nandhini, Janani | Won | |||
Best Script Writer | Sri Vidhya | Won | |||
Favorite Comedian | Vimalkumar J - Karikalan | Won | |||
Lifetime Achievement Actress | Bombay Gnanam - Pattammal MA | Won |
Language(s) | Title(s) | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes | Ref. |
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Tamil | Ethirneechal எதிர்நீச்சல் |
7 February 2022 | Sun TV | Ongoing | Original | [2] |
Telugu |
Uppena ఉప్పెన |
4 April 2022 | Gemini TV | Remake | [82] | |
Malayalam |
Kanalpoovu കനല്പ്പൂവ് |
24 July 2022 | Surya TV | [83] | ||
Kannada |
Janani ಜನನಿ |
15 August 2022 | Udaya TV | [84] | ||
Bengali | Alor Theekana আলোর ঠিকানা |
19 September 2022 | Sun Bangla | 15 October 2023 | [85] | |
Marathi | Shabbas Sunbai शाब्बास सूनबाई |
14 November 2022 | Sun Marathi | 15 July 2023 | [85] |