Thiravam
{{short description|Indian webseries by Arvind Krishna on Zee5}}
{{Undisclosed paid|date=June 2020}}
{{COI|date=July 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Thiravam.jpg
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|திரவம்}}
| writer = Ravi Prakasam
| director = Arvind Krishna
| starring = Prasanna
Indhuja Ravichandran
Kaali Venkat
Azhagam Perumal
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| list_episodes = Thiravam#Episodes
| cinematography = Anbu Dennis
| runtime = 32 mins (approx.)
| company = Anantya Entertainment
| network = Zee5
| released = {{start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
}}
Thiravam (English: Fluid) is a 2019 Indian-Tamil-language Thriller streaming television series created by Ravi Prakasam for Zee5.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-launches-tamil-original-web-series-thiravam-190521|title=ZEE5, India's fastest growing OTT platform premieres Thiravam|publisher=www.indiantelevision.com|access-date=|language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee5-globally-premieres-thiravam-its-latest-tamil-original-2206467.html|title=ZEE5 globally premieres 'Thiravam', its latest Tamil original|publisher=zeenews.india.com|access-date=|language=en|archive-date=20 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120184339/https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee5-globally-premieres-thiravam-its-latest-tamil-original-2206467.html|url-status=live}} The series was directed by Arvind Krishna, starring Prasanna,{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-prasanna-debut-web-series-next-101569|title=Actor Prasanna to debut in a web series next|date=10 May 2019|publisher=www.thenewsminute.com|access-date=|language=en|archive-date=20 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120184340/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-prasanna-debut-web-series-next-101569|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2019/may/21/thiravam-review-prasanna-fuels-this-middling-web-series-about-the-ramar-pillai-story-11733.html |title=Thiravam Review: Prasanna fuels this middling retelling of the Ramar Pillai story|date=21 May 2019 |website=Cinemaexpress |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320091012/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2019/may/21/thiravam-review-prasanna-fuels-this-middling-web-series-about-the-ramar-pillai-story-11733.html|archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}} Indhuja Ravichandran, Kaali Venkat and Azhagam Perumal. This Political Drama revolves around Scientist Ravi Prakasam's{{Cite web|url=https://www.binged.com/reviews/thiravam-zee5-web-series-review/ |title=Thiravam Review – A Silly Series About a Tainted Scientist |date=22 May 2019 |website=Binged |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320091839/https://www.binged.com/reviews/thiravam-zee5-web-series-review/ |archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}} formula that can create Pertrol from Herbs and a number of groups who are after him and his Formula for their own gains.{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/thiravam-first-impression-prasanna-5742236/ |title=Thiravam first impression: Prasanna shines in his digital debut that keeps you on your toes |date=22 May 2019 |website=Indianexpress |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200320093141/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/thiravam-first-impression-prasanna-5742236/ |archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thiravam-review-an-earnest-but-mediocre-and-unsatisfying-attempt-at-multi-genre-fiction-6726831.html |title=Thiravam review: An earnest but mediocre and unsatisfying attempt at multi-genre fiction |date=1 June 2019 |website=Firstpost |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320091609/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thiravam-review-an-earnest-but-mediocre-and-unsatisfying-attempt-at-multi-genre-fiction-6726831.html |archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}} The first season consists of eight episodes and it started streaming from 21 May 2019.
Cast
- Prasanna{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/feb/23/prasanna-i-am-looking-to-make-a-comeback-as-hero-17177.html|title=Prasanna: I am looking to make a comeback as her|date=23 February 2020|publisher=www.cinemaexpress.com|access-date=|language=en|archive-date=20 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120184648/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/feb/23/prasanna-i-am-looking-to-make-a-comeback-as-hero-17177.html|url-status=live}} as Ravi Prakasam
- Indhuja as Sahana
- Kaali Venkat as Sengi
- Azhagam Perumal
- John Vijay
- Swayam Siddha
- Nagendra Prasad
- Monekha Siva
- Senthil
Episodes
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = The Great Escape
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = A case is filed against Ravi Prakasam claiming his Herbal Petrol to be a Scam. Ravi Prakasam is kidnapped outside the court premises by unknown people. When he escapes their hold, a gangster attempts to kill him. Now, how does he get away?
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Ravi Talks about the Formula
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = A mafia gang come looking for Ravi at his house. Raviprakasam hides and flees from there with his daughter safely. An international gangster, politician and party member meet to discuss Ravi Prakasam. Sahana asks Ravi for the formula. Does he open up?
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Scientists vs Ravi
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = Ravi demonstrates his invention at IIT premises in the presence of various scientists. His demonstration works well and scientists approve of it initially. Once the scientists seem to get information from an unknown source, they ask for a demonstration of the same. Ravi is puzzled, what could the information be?
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Herbs and Formule Get Stolen
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = An unidentified person is seen stealing Herbal Solutions from Ravi's house. Who could it be? Another group get their hands on Ravi's Formula, Ravi who notices this has to choose between saving his daughter and running after his formula.
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Doss Kidnaps RP
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = The unidentified person is caught by Doss, the gangster and is forced to prepare the petrol with the Herbal Solutions he stole. Panimalar tells Ravi that a hard disk that has the formula has been stolen from her. Gangster Doss catches hold of RP at Panimalar's House.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Ravi gets a Second Chance
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = Bhaskar intends to come in Doss's way. When things are all over the place Ravi gets an unexpected opportunity to prove himself. Sahana approaches Edward to ensure the safety of the opportunity, but she is shocked with a revelation.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = The Last Resort
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = Ravi gets ready to prove his formula with protection in front of officials. Just before he performs he learns a successful demonstration could cost him badly. How does he handle it when important officials, political people and media are watching?
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = When Mafia gets it all
|DirectedBy = Arvind Krishna
|WrittenBy = Ravi Prakasam
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|21}}
|ShortSummary = Ravi has been losing his friends one by one. After all the cat and mouse drama in between the small players, the mafia gets their hands on the formula. They plan to leave the country with it. But can they get away with it easily?
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id=tt10366468}}
- [https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/thiravam/0-6-1702 Thiravam] on ZEE5
Category:ZEE5 original programming
Category:Tamil-language web series
Category:Tamil-language thriller television series