Pavithram (TV series)
{{Short description|Malayalam-language Indian television soap opera}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Pavithram_Malayalam_Serial.jpeg
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| genre = Drama
Romance
Thriller
| creator =
| based_on = Khelaghor
| developer =
| writer =
| screenplay = Ficsmith Creatives
| director = Sunil Kariattukara
| presenter =
| starring = Surabhi Santhosh
Sreekanth Sasikumar
| narrated =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes = 100
| executive_producer =
| producer = Peter Sundar Dhas
| editor = Vishnu Pradeep
Aby D. Varghese
| cinematography =
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime = 22 minutes
| company = The Alive Media
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|12|16|df=yes}}
| last_aired = present
| list_episodes =
| network = {{plainlist |
- Asianet
- JioHotstar (India)
- Disney+ Hotstar
}}
| composer =
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| related = Khelaghor
}}
Pavithram ({{Translation|Sacred}}) is an Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller drama television soap opera directed by Sunil Kariattukara.{{Cite web |title=Asianet to premiere new drama series 'Pavithram' |url=https://www.afaqs.com/companies/asianet-to-premiere-new-drama-series-pavithram-8431999 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Afaqs}} It is an official remake of Bengali soap opera Khelaghor. It stars Surabhi Santosh and Sreekanth Sasikumar as lead roles.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-08 |title=Pavithram actress Surabhi Santosh: I was told doing serials would diminish my value, but the recognition I’m receiving now is invaluable |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/pavithram-actress-surabhi-santosh-i-was-told-doing-serials-would-diminish-my-value-but-the-recognition-im-receiving-now-is-invaluable/articleshow/117027058.cms |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The show premiered on 16 December 2024 on Asianet.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Pavithram Malayalam Television Serial On Asianet, Star Cast |url=https://www.keralatv.in/star-cast-of-pavithram-serial-on-asianet/?amp |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Kerala TV}} The title song for the series is sung by K.S Chithra and Anusree.{{Cite news |date=2024-12-11 |title=KS Chithra croons title song for new Malayalam serial 'Pavithram'; show premieres on December 16 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/ks-chithra-croons-title-song-for-new-malayalam-serial-pavithram-show-premieres-on-december-16/articleshow/116215427.cms |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Synopsis
The series revolves around Vedha, a woman deeply entrenched in traditional and religious values, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she is forcibly married to Vikram, a man with a controversial past, through the act of tying the thali. The narrative explores the ensuing dynamics of their forced marriage, focusing on themes of faith, morality, and potential redemption. The storyline centers on Vedha's struggle to maintain her principles in the face of her altered circumstances.{{Cite web |title=Asianet new serial pavithram: അവൾ വരുന്നു, വേദ; ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റിന്റെ പുതിയ പരമ്പര 'പവിത്രം' ഡിസംബർ 16 മുതൽ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/spice-entertainment/asianet-new-serial-pavithram-telecasting-on-december-16th-2024-sodcw5 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Asianet News |language=ml}}
Cast
;Main
- Surabhi Santhosh as Vedha{{Cite news |date=2024-01-16 |title=ദൈവ വിശ്വാസം കൂടുതലാണ്, കല്യാണം നടന്നതും അങ്ങനെ! ബോളിവുഡ് ഗായകനുമായുള്ള വിവാഹം; പവിത്രത്തിലെ വേദ ചില്ലറക്കാരിയല്ല, സുരഭി ആരാണ്?|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/know-more-about-pavithram-serial-actress-surabhi-santhosh/articleshow/117286030.cms |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=Samayam |language=ml}}
- Sreekanth Sasikumar as Vikram
- Nayana Josan as Radha{{Cite news |date=2025-02-23 |title=50 എപ്പിസോഡുകൾ പിന്നിട്ട് 'പവിത്രം'; സന്തോഷം പങ്കുവെച്ച് നയന|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/nayana-josan-shares-her-joy-of-serial-pavithram-completes-50-episodes-ss47x4 |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=Asianet News |language=ml}}
;Recurring
- Anila Sreekumar as Kamala, Vikram's mother
- V.K.Baiju as Sudhakaran, Vikram's father
- M.G. Sasi as Sreekaryam Srinivasan
- Kalamandalam Radhika as Ammini Achamma
- Reena as Savithri amma, Vedha's grandmother
- Vinay Menon as Justice Shankaranarayanan, Vedha's father
- Meera Mahesh as Deepthi
- Bibin Nair as Adv. Darshan
- Santosh Sasidharan as Vishwan
- Shivakami as Shreeja
- Kiran Sariga as Vinayakan
- Anu Pillai as Nandhini
- Simi Thomas
- Aleena Treesa George as Varsha{{Cite news |date=2024-12-11 |title=പവിത്രം സീരിയലില് നിന്ന് നടി പിന്മാറുന്നു, ഇത് എന്റെ അവസാനത്തെ ഷെഡ്യൂള് ആണെന്ന് അലീന ട്രീസ, എന്താണ് കാരണം?|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/aleena-treesa-george-withdraws-from-the-serial-pavithram/articleshow/117258496.cms |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=Samayam |language=ml}}
- Maya Krishna as Malathi
- Prabha Shankar
- Alif Shah as Sreekanth
- Benny Verghese as S.I.Babu
- Vijaya Krishnan as Aniyankuttan
- Ajay Kallayi as Joseph
- Pavithran
- Shyam Gangotri
- Anu Lakshmi
Reception
The series premiered on December 16, 2024 and achieved fifth position in TRP ratings during its launch week.{{Cite news |date=2024-12-27 |title=Chempaneerpoovu dominates 2024 ratings; Pavithram enters top 5 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/chempaneerpoovu-dominates-2024-ratings-pavithram-enters-top-5/articleshow/116711508.cms |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Music
Rachillamel Chayunnitha, with lyrics by K. Gireesh Kumar and music by Gokul Sreekandan, is the title song of the series. It is performed by K.S Chithra and Anusree Anilkumar. Another song, Premakashame features lyrics by K. Gireesh Kumar, music composed by Midhun Malayalam and vocals by Sreerag and Anusree Anilkumar; It released on Valentine's Day 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-13 |title=വിക്രം-വേദ പ്രണയഗാനം ഇതാ; പ്രണയദിനത്തില് പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് സമ്മാനം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/love-song-from-the-popular-serial-pavithram-featuring-the-vikram-veda-pair-srmkr5 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Asianet News |language=ml}}
{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Rachillamel Chayunnitha
| lyrics1 = K. Gireesh Kumar
| music1 = Gokul Sreekandan
| extra1 = K.S Chithra, Anusree Anilkumar
| length1 = 3:07
| title2 = Premakashame
| lyrics2 = K. Gireesh Kumar
| music2 = Midhun Malayalam
| extra2 = Sreerag, Anusree Anilkumar
| length2 = 3:37
}}
Adaptations
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| Bengali
| Khelaghor | 30 November 2020 | 4 September 2022 | Original | |
| Tamil
| Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum | 16 August 2021 | 11 February 2023 | Rowspan=4| Remake |
| Kannada
| Neenadena | 16 May 2023 | Rowspan=3| Ongoing |
| Malayalam
| Pavithram | Rowspan=2| 16 December 2024 | Asianet | |
| Telugu
| Nuvvunte Naa Jathaga | Star Maa |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.hotstar.com/in/shows/pavithram/1271374082 Pavithram] at JioHotstar
- {{Imdb title|36205747}}
{{Asianet programs}}
Category:Asianet (TV channel) original programming
Category:Malayalam-language television shows
Category:2024 Indian television series debuts
Category:Malayalam-language television series based on Bengali-language television series