# Sandhya Raagam (TV series)

Sandhya Raagam is a 2023 Indian-Tamil language television series starring Sandhya Jagarlamudi, Antara Swarnakar and Bhavana Lasya in the leads with Rajeev Parameshwar, Surjith Kumar and Guru Smaran play supporting roles. It was directed by N. Priyan and produced by Sabreesh Kumar. The series shows the life of two sisters Janaki and Sandhya and their children. It is a remake of Hindi TV Series Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke and an essence remake of Zee Telugu's Padamati Sandhya Raagam initially However, the story went different from the telugu version featuring the coach as an antagonist in Tamil version.
It premiered on Zee Tamil from 9 October 2023 and is also available on the digital platform ZEE5. This series was launched along with Nala Damayanthi.

## Plot

The tale of "Sandhya Raagam" intricately weaves a tapestry of familial bonds, cultural clashes, and personal struggles, all set against the backdrop of love, loss, and redemption.
At its core, the narrative revolves around the deep-seated affection shared between Janaki and Sandhiya, siblings raised in the warm embrace of a close-knit family in a quaint small town. Their idyllic existence is shattered when Janaki's marriage to Kishore is overshadowed by his subsequent elopement with Sandhya, sending shockwaves through the entire family.
Despite their abrupt departure to Houston, America, Sandhya persistently seeks to maintain a connection with Janaki, her efforts stymied by the disapproval of her rigid in-laws. Across the ocean, Kishore and Sandhiya find solace in each other's company, birthing a daughter, Maaya, whose upbringing straddles the cultural boundaries of her Indian heritage and American surroundings, her talent in Bharatnatyam a testament to her diverse upbringing.
Tragedy strikes the family when Sandhiya receives a devastating diagnosis of incurable cancer, prompting Janaki to bridge the chasm of estrangement and reunite with her ailing sister. In tandem, Janaki's own daughter, Dhanalakshmi, affectionately called Dhana, emerges as a pivotal figure, her burgeoning passion for badminton serving as a parallel narrative thread.
Yet, amidst their personal trials, Maaya finds herself grappling with the assimilation of her newfound family's traditions, inadvertently sparking discord with the Raguram family. Complicating matters further, Seenu, a member of the Raguram clan, gradually becomes enamored with Maaya, oblivious to her own conflicted emotions.
As Dhana's pursuit of badminton excellence unfolds, tensions escalate when she defies familial restrictions to participate in a crucial match, a decision that underscores the generational clash between tradition and individual ambition. The prelude to Seenu's impending nuptials to Charulatha, Parvathi's niece, becomes a battleground for simmering resentments and unspoken desires.
Charulatha and her family, harboring animosity towards Maaya, orchestrate disruptions during the pre-wedding festivities, exploiting every opportunity to cast her as an outsider. However, amidst the chaos, Janaki emerges as a steadfast ally, championing Dhana's athletic aspirations and ultimately fostering a sense of unity within the fractured family dynamic.
Raguram's initial inclination towards Maaya's plight marks a poignant turning point, challenging long-standing prejudices and paving the way for reconciliation. Yet, Charulatha's family's contrition and subsequent reconciliation serve as a sobering reminder of the intricacies of familial bonds and the enduring power of forgiveness.
In the tapestry of "Sandhya Raagam," each thread, whether woven with joy or sorrow, serves to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit, underscoring the timeless adage that love and understanding transcend even the most formidable barriers.

## Cast
### Main

* Sandhya Jagarlamudi as Janaki Raghuram
** Raghuram's wife; Dhanalakshmi's mother; Sandhya's estranged sister. (2023–present)
* Antara Swarnakar as Maaya Srinivasan
** Sandhya and Kishore's daughter; Janaki's sister's daughter; Dhanalakshmi's cousin; Seenu's love interest and turned wife. (2023–present)
* VJ Thara / Bhavana Lasya as Dhanalakshmi Kathir "Dhana"
** Raghuram and Janaki's daughter; Maaya and Seenu's cousin; Karthik's ex-fiancée; Kathir's wife. (2023–24) / (2024–present)
* Rajeev Parameshwar as Raghuram
** Ramaniyammal's elder son; Janaki's husband; Dhanalakshmi's father. (2023–present)
* Surjith Kumar (2023–2025) / Manoj Prabhu (Feb.2025–present) as Srinivasan "Seenu"
** Padma and Manivannan's son; Raghuram's nephew; Dhanalakshmi's cousin; Charu's ex-fiance; Maaya's husband.
* Guru Smaran as Kathir
** Raghuram's sister son, Dhana's husband, who marries Dhana to tell her live with Karthick permanently. (2024–present)

### Recurring

* Sheela / P. R. Varalakshmi / Yuvasree as Ramaniyamal
** Raghuram, Padma and Shivaram's mother; Dhanalakshmi, Srinivasan and Appu's grandmother (Oct–Nov.2023 & Dec.2023–April.2024) / (Nov-Dec 2023) / (April.2024–present)
* Sofia (2023–2024) → Reshma Reshu (2024–present) as Bhuvaneshwari: Raghuram's enemy [Main Antagonist]
* Rajkamal as Shivaram: Raghuram's younger brother; Parvathi's husband; Appu's father. (2023–present)
* Arifa Arafat as Parvathi: Shivaram's wife; Appu's mother. (2023–present)
* Subbulakshmi as Padma: Raghuram's younger sister; Manivannan's wife; Seenu's mother. (2023–present)
* Vishwanth as Manivannan: Padma's husband; Seenu's father. (2023–present)
* Thiyan Jackie as Appu: Shivaram and Parvathi's son. (2023–present)
* Vinayak Shregar (2024) / Havinash (2024) / Ashwin Kannan (2024–present) as Karthick
** A Badminton Coach and Trainer of Dhanalakshmi. Now Dhana's fiancee who agrees to marry her under Bhuvaneshwari's evil plan [Protagonist turned Antagonist].
* Pranika Dhakshu as Charulatha
** Seenu's ex-fiancée [Antagonist] (2024–present)
* Issac Varkees as Pasupathy: Bhuvaneshwari's brother [Antagonist] (2023–present)
* Baboos Baburaj as Mahalingam: Charulatha’s father [Antagonist] (2024–present)
* Shankaresh Kumar as Prabhu: Bhuvaneshwari's son (2023–2024)
* Manush Manmohan as Kishore: Janaki's ex fiance; Sandhya's husband and Maaya's father. (2023–2024)
* Kaviya B as A friend of Dhanalakshmi (2023)
* Mohan Vaidya as Janaki and Sandhya's father, Ramaniyamal's brother (Dead).
* Akshaya Rao as Sandhya: Maaya's mother; Kishore's wife, Janaki's estranged sister (Dead).

## Production
### Casting

VJ Thara and newcomer Antara Swarnakar were cast to play lead roles of Dhanalakshmi and Maya. VJ Thara to act in this series, she left the series Anna. But later, she was replaced by Telugu actress Bhavana Lasya. Actress Sandhya Jagarlamudi was cast as Janaki, the sister of Sandhiya, marking his return after Sun TV's Chandralekha. Akshaya Rao was cast as Sandhiya in her television debut.
Rajeev Parameshwar, Manush and Rajkamal were cast to play the prominent roles. Surjith Kumar was cast as male lead, marking his return after Namma Veetu Ponnu. However, In February 2025, Surjith Kumar quit the show because her due some personal reason, and he was replaced by Manoj Prabhu.

### Release

The first promo was released on 11 September 2023 featuring past story with elder sister's Janaki with her Family tell the story with song and revealing. The second promo was shot in foreign and unveiled on 17 September 2023, featuring Sister's meeting and revealing the release date. The third promo was unveiled on 25 September 2023, featuring Surjith Kumar, VJ Thara and Antara Swarnakar.
The show started airing on Zee Tamil on 9 October 2023.

### Promotion

Zee Tamil was promoted their new two fictions Nala Damayanthi and including this series by making advertisement with actress Ramya Krishnan and this promo released on 29 September 2023.

## Adaptations

| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
| Hindi | Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke सपने सुहाने लडकपन के | 21 May 2012 | Zee TV | 23 January 2015 | Original |
| Marathi | Saara Kahi Tichyasathi सारं काही तिच्यासाठी | 21 August 2023 | Zee Marathi | 14 September 2024 | Remake |
| Tamil | Sandhya Raagam சந்தியா ராகம் | 9 October 2023 | Zee Tamil | Ongoing | Remake |