Maya (2018 TV series)

Maya ({{Translation|Invincible) is a 2018 Indian supernatural television drama that ran from 9 July 2018 to 20 October 2018 Sun TV, Gemini TV, Surya TV and Udaya TV channels on different time slots.[1] This show marks the second South Indian serial after Nandini to be aired in 4 South Indian languages (Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu) by Sun Network channels allocated on different time periods.[2] It is claimed that the show is the second biggest budgeted series on South Indian television and the third overall mass budgeted TV series on Indian television after Naagini and Nandini.[3] Ajay, Ponmagal Vanthal fame Ayesha and Nakshatra Srinivas play the main protagonists of the series while few popular Tamil film artists including Manobala, Singamuthu and Vincent Asokan have also been added to the cast in prominent roles.[4] The series is directed by Nanda Kumar and produced by Tamil film director Sundar C. along with his wife, actress Kushboo who are also currently working as the producers for the Nandini TV series.[5]

For the 2018 film with the same title, see Maya (2018 film).
Maya
GenreSoap Opera
Drama
Horror
Supernatural
Fantasy
Written bySundar.C
Kalasekaram Narasimman (Dialogues)
Screenplay byKalasekaram Narasimman
Amajath Manimegalai
Directed byNandas
StarringAjay
Ayesha
Nakshatra Srinivas
Music byC. Sathya
G.Clement
Pa.Vijay (Lyrics)
Country of originIndia
Original language(s)Tamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes87
Production
Executive producer(s)A.Anbu Raja
Producer(s)Sundar C.
Kushboo
Production location(s)Chennai
CinematographyGerold.A.Rajamannikam
Banu Murugan
Editor(s)N.B.Srikanth
Production company(s)Avni Tele media
Release
Original networkSun TV
Sun Bangla
Gemini TV
Surya TV
Udaya TV
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release9 July 2018 (2018 2018-07-09) –
20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)

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 (after face transplant) as Rani Lakshmi Prabhavati and Darshini
    • Queen of Satavagheeni Dynasty and responsible in destroying Kalanthakan's body. Main heroine andAravind's first wife (love marriage and a secret affair prior to Aravind's official marriage with Yaksha)
  • Akansha Gandhi -- Nakshatra Srinivas (after face transplant) 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)

Supporting
  • --- as Icchapuri Rajaguru Kalanthakan
    • A Royal Priest of Icchapuri Dynasty, the real Maayaa who will soon return to the world to fulfill an ancient prophecy as part of a boon that God had gifted him after his terrible defeat 2000 years ago in the hands of the Devas.
  • Sadiq as Ameer Baasha or Vaapa or Satavagheeni Padai Thalapathi Sultan Bhai (before 2000 years ago).
    • An Ayurvedic and Mystical art specialst 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 in (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) and as Nagabhadran in (Malayalam) aka Aardhanaari (Tamil),Uma Shankar (Telugu).
    • Supreme Commander of Icchapuri Army and responsible in betraying Kalanthakan. A devotee and son of Dhumavathi Devi a Demi goddess.
  • --- 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 in (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada), Bhaskar (in Malayalam)
    • 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 (Tamil), Alivelumangamma (Telugu)
    • 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.
  • "Jimikki Kammal" Anitha 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

References
  1. "Maya, a new supernatural serial - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  2. "மாயா சீரியல் - சன் சேனல்களில் ப்ரோமோஸ் தொடங்கியது". Tholaikatchi (in Tamil). 2018-06-12. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  3. "Watch new fiction show Maya from Monday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  4. "மாயா சீரியல் ஹீரோயின் பெயர், ஹீரோ பெயர், இயக்குனர்". Tholaikatchi (in Tamil). 2018-07-02. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  5. "Maya Serial star cast, Photos, and Videos - Sun TV - Onenov.in". Onenov.in. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
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