# Maya (2018 TV series)

Maya (transl. Invincible) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama television series that aired on Sun TV from 9 July to 20 October 2018. The show starred Ajay, Ayesha and Nakshatra Srinivas. The series was directed by Nanda Kumar; Sundar C and his wife, actress Kushboo, were the producers.

## Cast
### Main

* Ajay as Raja Vikraman and Aravind
** King of Suryakundala Dynasty, a powerful monarch and warrior capable of killing many enemies single-handedly.
* Shwetha Hegde / Ayesha as Rani Lakshmi Prabhavathi and Darshini
** Queen of Satavagheeni Dynasty and responsible in destroying Kalanthakan's body. Main heroine and Aravind's first wife (love marriage and a secret affair prior to Aravind's official marriage with Yaksha)
* Akansha Gandhi / Nakshatra Srinivas as Icchapurani Chakravarthini Rani Simharathna and Yakshini (Yaksha)
** Queen of Icchapuri Dynasty and daughter of Mandagini, (Female antagonist - A powerful Warrior Queen who brought 27 kingdoms under her dominion and earned the title of Chakravarthini. Aravind's second wife (Brahma Thirumanam / married as per tradition)(main antagonist )
* Unknown as ichapuri rajaguru kalanthakan:a royal priest of ichapuri dynasty the real maya who will soon return to the world to fulfil and ancient phrophechy as a part of a boon that god had gifted him after his terrible defeat 2000 years ago in the hands of the devas(antagonist).

### Supporting

* Sadiq as Ameer Baasha or Vaapa or Satavagheeni Padai Thalapathi Sultan Bhai (before 2000 years ago).
** An Ayurvedic and Mystical art specialist who supports Darshini like her father for taking care and protecting her. 2000 years ago, he was a Supreme Commander of Satavagheeni Army. He is also a devotee of Allah.
* Vincent Asokan as Icchapuri Padai Thalapathi Rana Maayan and Aardhanaari
** Supreme Commander of Icchapuri Army and responsible in betraying Kalanthakan. A devotee and son of Dhumavathi Devi, a Demi goddess.(antagonist)
* --- as Jyothiingam.
** Former Chief Commander of Satavagheeni Army. Banished from Satavagheeni kingdom and cursed by Queen Lakshmi Prabhavathi due to his betrayal to her and her kingdom. A devotee of Lord Shiva and Bhavani Amman.
* --- as Shiva Acharya.
** A devotee of Lord Shiva and helps Darshini with Home Minister for the sake of world.
* --- as Sugumadhapura and Kuyli (Tamil) or Swethasudha and Gayathri (Telugu).
** A magical shape-shifting pigeon and apprentice of Jyothiingam. She helps Darshini with a following instructions given by Jyothiingam.
* Manobala as Bhadra
** Rana Maayan's apprentice.
* 'Aranmanai Kili' Gayathri as Manthagini.
** Yaksha's Mother.
* Yashika Aannand as Devathai Raagini
* A spirit that protects Aravind and Darshini from the danger of Ranamaayan's power.
* Kulappulli Leela as Alangariamma
** Kalanthakan's mother knows black magic and is a devotee of Dandhini Devi an evil Demi goddess.
* Singamuthu as Constable.
** Bhadra's friend.
* Ammu Ramachandran as Lavanya.
** sister-in-law of Yaksha.
* Shyam as Subhash.
** Yaksha's brother.
* Anitha Venkat as Girija.
** Yaksha's aunt.
* Sonia as Varshinipriya
** Girija's first daughter.
* Ameya Nair as Sandhiya
** Girija's second daughter.
* Srinidhi Bhat as Nirmal.
** Yaksha's ex-husband.
* --- as Jagan.
** Nirmal's father.
* Mohan Sharma as Minister Thangapaandi.
* Mahanadi Shankar as Pasupathi (Saalappaa)
** Alangariamma's loyal assistant.
* Divya Krishnan

## Dubbed versions/Reshot version

| Language | Title | Original release | Network | Last aired |
| Tamil | Maya | 9 July 2018 | Sun TV | 20 October 2018 |
| Malayalam | Maya | 9 July 2018 | Surya TV | 27 October 2018 |
| Kannada | Maya | 9 July 2018 | Udaya TV-reshot version | 2 November 2018 |
| Telugu | Maya | 9 July 2018 | Gemini TV | 9 November 2018 |
| Bengali | Maya | 26 August 2019 | Sun Bangla | 20 November 2019 |
| Hindi | Maya | 15 January 2025 | Sun Neo | 3 March 2025 |