# Ilakkiya

Ilakkiya is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language television series starring Shambhavy Gurumoorthy and Nandan Loganathan in lead roles. The series was produced by Saregama. It was premiered on 10 October 2022 airing on Sun TV from Monday to Saturday. It is also available on the digital platform Sun NXT.

## Plot

The narrative unfolds as Illakkiya finds herself unexpectedly wedded to Gowtham due to circumstances beyond her control. Initially, both Illakkiya and Gowtham grapple with this situation, particularly given the misunderstanding that precipitated their marriage.
However, despite the rocky outset, Gowtham begins to admire Illakkiya's inherent kindness and selflessness. He comes to value her genuine nature and unwavering commitment to her family, despite the trials she endures.
Simultaneously, Illakkiya's presence in Gowtham's life catalyzes positive changes. She inspires him to reconnect with his roots and embrace his obligations not only as a businessman but also as a member of his family and society.

## Cast
### Main

* Hima Bindhu and Shamvvy Gurumoorthy as Ilakiya Gowtham:
** Lakshmi's daughter; Gowtham's wife and Anjali and Bairavi's arch enemy (2022-present)
* Nandan Loganathan as Gowtham SSK:
** SSK and Revathy's illegitimate son; Illakiya's husband; SSK arch enemy (2022–present)

### Recurring

* Rani and Priya Prince as Bhairavi: Venkataraman's sister ; Ilakiya's arch enemy; (2022–present)
* Roopa Sree and Gayathiri Shastry as Janaki Venkataraman alias Jaanu: Karthik and Aishwarya's mother (2022–present)
* Sushma Nair as Anjali Karthik: Mashilamani and Chinthamani's daughter; Ilakiya's arch enemy; Karthik's wife (2022–present)
* Jay Srinivasa Kumar and Aravish Kumar as Karthik Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's son; Anjali's husband (2022–present)
* Meena Vemuri as Chinntamani Mashilamani: Mashilamani's Wife; Anjali's mother (2022–present)
* Rajeshwari as Revathy SSK: SSK's mistress, Gowtham's biological mother and Janaki's friend (2023–present)
* Gaythiri Priya as Lakshmi: Ilakiya and Vasanth's mother (2022–present)
* Sahil Sharmaa as Vasanth : Lakshmi's son; Ilakiya's younger brother (2022–present)
* Sonia Vikram as Priya (2024–present)
* Satheesh Kumar as Massilamani: Anjali's father; Lakshmi's brother (2022–present)
* Saakshi Siva as SSK: Gowtham's illegitimate father and business arch enemy (2023–present)
* Shanthi Arvind as Dhachiyani SSK: SSK's second wife; (2023–present)
* Bharath Kalyan as Venkataraman: Karthik and Aishwarya's father (2022–2023)
* Harsha Harish as Aishwarya Venkataraman: Venkataraman and Janaki's daughter; Karthik's sister (2022–2023)
* Delhi Ganesh as Astrologer (2022–2023)
* Sathya Rajaa as Mahesh: Anjali's ex-lover (2022–present)
* Sidharth Kapilavayi as Deva: Bhairavi's henchmen (2023)
* Maanas Chavali as Murali (2023)
* Udumalai Ravi (2022)

### Special appearances

* Cool Suresh as Gowtham's helper (2022)
* Delna Davis as Bhoomika (2022)
* Viraat as Varun (2022)

## Production
### Casting

Nandan Loganathan was cast in the male lead role as Gowtham and Hima Bindu was cast as the female lead role as Ilakkiya. At the end of December 2023, actress Hima Bindu quit the series and was replaced by Shambhavy Gurumoorthy as Ilakkiya. Roopa Sree was cast as Janaki but she quit the series and was replaced by Gayathiri Shashtry. Bharath Kalyan was cast as Venkataraman Karthik and Aishwarya's father.
Rani was selected to portray the role of Bhairavi (Gowtham's aunt) who played a negative role, but in January 2023 she quit the series and was replaced by Priya Prince. and Sushma Nair was cast as Anjali in a negative role. In July 2023, Jay Srinivas Kumar quit the series and was replaced by Aravish Kumar as Karthik.

## Adaptations

| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes | Ref. |
| Tamil | Ilakkiya இலக்கியா | 10 October 2022 | Sun TV | Ongoing | Original | |
| Malayalam | Mangalyam Thanthunanena മാംഗല്യം തന്തുനാനേന | 5 February 2024 | Surya TV | Ongoing | Remake | |