Anandha Ragam is a Tamil television serial that has gained wide viewership and fan following. According to IMDb, the show has a lengthy run and many episodes.
Key Cast Names (Main & Supporting):
- Preethi Sanjiv — one of the prominent female actors in the serial
- Alagappan — a male lead actor
- Swetha Senthilkumar — seen in a substantial number of episodes
- Vaishali Thaniga — a supporting cast member
- Other names include: Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Rindhu Ravi, Sangeetha V, Anjali Varadharajan, Parthan Siva, T. Sivakumar, Barath Guru, Sebastian, Indhu Chowdary among many others in supporting roles.
The cast list is extensive given the length of the show.
⏰ Timing & Broadcast Details
- Channel / Network: The serial airs on Sun TV.
- Original Premiere Date: 29 August 2022
- Telecast Schedule / Time Slot:
• Initially aired Monday to Saturday at 18:30 IST (6:30 PM)
• Later shifted to afternoon slot, 15:00 / 3:00 PM in May 2024. - Episode Duration: Approximately 22–24 minutes per episode.
- Number of Episodes / Longevity: The show has run for over 800 episodes as of mid-2025.
📖 Story Summary
The narrative of Anandha Ragam revolves around Eshwari / Ishwari (sometimes called Ishwari in media) and her life’s challenges.
Here are the key plot elements:
- Family & Tragedy: Inspector Shanmugavel and his wife Meenakshi have two daughters — Eshwari (elder) and Abhirami (younger). Abhirami is speech-impaired.
- A tragic accident leads to the deaths of both parents, leaving their daughters orphaned.
- Eshwari’s Struggle: Eshwari takes up a job in the house of Vasundhara Rathnavel Pandian (a wealthy family). Meanwhile, the male lead Azhagusundaram (also called Algu / Sundaram) belongs to that family and is uneducated.
- Because of circumstances, Eshwari is forced into a union/marriage with Sundaram, a match she is unprepared for.
- The drama unfolds as she navigates marital life, differences in education and social status, family rivalries, and her own resilience to bring positive change and acceptance.
The central question underpinning the serial is whether Eshwari can transform her circumstances, win respect in her new home, and hold onto her own identity while also accepting love and challenges.
