Namma Veetu Ponnu (transl. The Girl from Our House) is a 2021 Indian television drama that premiered on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It was produced by Global Villagers. It is the remake of Khorkuto, which airs on Star Jalsha.[1][2] It was premiered on 16 August 2021 and ended on 25 March 2023 with 478 episodes.[3]
| Namma Veetu Ponnu | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Leena Gangopadhyay (dialogues) Sangeetha Mohan (episodes 1-69) S. Maruthu Shankar Selva Vadivel (episodes 304-478) |
| Directed by | Praveen Bennett (Episode 1-207) Gunasekhar (Episode 208-478) |
| Starring | Surjith Kumar Ashwini Aanandita |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 478 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ram Kumaradhas Sharvani Kumaradhas A. Abdullah Ayesha Abdullah |
| Producer | Saravanan |
| Cinematography | Venkatesh |
| Editor | R.Rajesh Kumar |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company | Global Villagers |
| Original release | |
| Network | Star Vijay |
| Release | 16 August 2021 – 25 March 2023 |
Synopsis
editIt is a family drama revolving around a girl, Meenakshi, who crosses paths with a scientist, Karthik who belongs to a middle-class joint family, and everything changes. Apart from a love story, It narrates the tale of a joint family, its roots, and beliefs.[4] "Namma Veettu Ponnu" intricately spins the tale of Karthik and Meenakshi, two individuals whose lives are shaped by vastly different backgrounds and temperaments. Karthik, the epitome of responsibility, is molded by the warmth and values of his tight-knit joint family. Raised amidst love and tradition, he holds deep reverence for familial bonds, a quality ingrained in his being. On the other hand, Meenakshi emerges from a solitary upbringing as the only child, her disposition colored by stubbornness and a fiery temper.
Their worlds collide unexpectedly at a family gathering, sparking a heated exchange that reveals the stark contrast in their personalities. Despite their initial clash, the chemistry between them is palpable, drawing the attention of their relatives who see potential in their union. Thus, begins the orchestration of plans to unite them in matrimony.
As the narrative unfolds, viewers are enveloped in the intricate web of fate as Karthik and Meenakshi navigate the complexities of their relationship. Will their divergent personalities find common ground amidst the trials they face? Can love transcend their differences, or will adversity threaten to tear them apart? These questions lie at the heart of their journey as they embark on a path toward discovering the true essence of companionship amidst the backdrop of family dynamics and personal growth.
Cast
editMain
edit- Ashwini Aanandita as Meenakshi Karthik – Chezhiyan and Gayatri's daughter; Divya's cousin; Anu's best friend; Karthi's wife
- Surjith Kumar[5] as Karthik "Karthi" Vasudevan – Vasudevan and Nandini's son; Malar's brother; Shiva, Pavithra and Anu's cousin; Meenakshi's husband
Supporting
edit- Sherin Jaanu / Lailaa as Divya – Selvi's daughter; Meenakshi's cousin; Karthi's best friend who one-sidedly loves him
- Ravi Chandran as Velayudham aka Velu – The Head of the Family; Vasudevan, Thiyagu and Paaru's brother; Visalam's husband; Shiva and Pavithra's father. Vadivu's father-in-law.
- Nithya Ravindran / Revathee Shankar as Visalatchi "Visalam" Velayudham – Velu's wife; Shiva and Pavithra's mother. Vadivu's mother-in-law.
- Tamil Selvi / Sri Priya as Nandhini Vasudevan – Vasudevan's wife; Karthi and Malar's mother. Meenakshi's mother-in-law.
- Venkat Subramanian as Thiyagarajan aka Thiyagu – Velu, Vasudevan and Paaru's brother; Kallu's husband; Anu's father
- VJ Sandhya as Kalyani "Kallu" Thiyagarajan – Thiyagu's wife; Anu's mother
- Amrutha Abishek as Parvathy aka Paaru – Velu, Vasudevan and Thiyagu's sister; Mahesh's wife
- Vetri Velan as Mahesh – Paaru's Husband
- Vaishali Taniga as Malarvizhi "Malar" Vasudevan Kalaiyarasan – Vasudevan and Nandhini's daughter; Karthi's sister; Shiva, Pavithra and Anu's cousin; Kalai's wife[6]
- VJ Pappu as Kalaiyarasan aka Kalai – Devagi's son; Malar's husband
- Arunima Sudhakar as Anuradha "Anu" Thiyagarajan – Thiyagu and Kalyani's daughter; Shiva, Pavithra, Karthi and Malar's cousin; Meenakshi's best friend
- Praveen Nandagopal / Jack as Shivakanth "Shiva" Velayudham – Velu and Visalam's son; Pavithra's younger brother. Karthi, Malar and Anu's cousin; Vadivu's husband.
- Shabnam as Vadivukarasi "Vadivu" Shivakanth – Shiva's wife
- M. J. Shriram as Dr. Chezhiyan – Selvi's brother; Gayatri's husband; Meenakshi's father
- Priyadharshini Neelakandan / Banumathi as Selvi – Chezhiyan's sister; Divya's mother; Meenakshi's aunt
- Prakash Rajan as Divya's father and Selvi's estranged husband
- Sujatha Panju / Kiruba as Dr. Gayatri Chezhiyan – Chezhiyan's wife; Meenakshi's mother
- Manoj Kumar as Vasudevan – Velu, Thiyagu and Paaru's brother; Nandhini's husband; Karthi and Malar's father
- Magesh as Dinesh – Meenakshi's close friend
- Gayatri Devi as Devagi – Kalai's mother
- Salma as Devi – Mahesh's sister-in-law
- Arun as Bharathi – Pavithra’s son; Visalatchi and Velayadhum's grandson
- Yamuna Chinnadurai as Dr. Jeevapriya (Jeeva) – Meenakshi's collegemate
Adaptations
edit| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali | Khorkuto খড়কুটো |
17 August 2020 | Star Jalsha | 21 August 2022 | Original | [7] |
| Tamil | Namma Veetu Ponnu நம்ம வீட்டு பொண்ணு |
16 August 2021 | Star Vijay | 25 March 2023 | Remake | [8] |
| Marathi | Thipkyanchi Rangoli ठिपक्यांची रांगोळी |
4 October 2021 | Star Pravah | 18 November 2023 | [9] | |
| Malayalam | Palunku പളുങ്ക് |
22 November 2021 | Asianet | 30 December 2022 | [10] | |
| Hindi | Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey कभी कभी इत्तेफाक से |
3 January 2022 | StarPlus | 20 August 2022 | [11] | |
| Kannada | Jenugudu ಜೇನುಗೂಡು |
21 February 2022 | Star Suvarna | 30 September 2023 | [12] |
References
edit- ^ "'நம்ம வீட்டு பொண்ணு' சீரியலில் இணைந்த பிரபலம்! யார் தெரியுமா". CNN News18. 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Koushik Roy-Trina Saha starrer 'Khorkuto' gets a Tamil remake - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "TV show Namma Veetu Ponnu to go off-air soon". The Times of India. 21 March 2023.
- ^ "'நம்ம வீட்டு பொண்ணு' சீரியலில் இணைந்த பிரபலம்! யார் தெரியுமா". Youtube Vijay Television. 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Surjith Kumar announces his next project 'Namma Veettu Ponnu' - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 August 2021.
- ^ "அடுத்த புதிய சீரியலை களமிறக்கும் விஜய் டிவி : மீண்டும் எண்ட்ரி ஆகும் பாண்டியன் ஸ்டோர்ஸ் நடிகை!". Indian Express Tamil (in Tamil). 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Trina Saha and Koushik Roy starrer 'Khorkuto' completes one year; team is in a celebratory mood - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Koushik Roy-Trina Saha starrer 'Khorkuto' gets a Tamil remake - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Trina Saha and Koushik Roy starrer 'Khorkuto' to have a Marathi remake - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "New daily soap 'Palunku' to launch soon; Thej Gowda and Khushi to make their TV debut - Times of India". The Times of India. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Kabhie Kabhie Ittefaque Se: Trina Saha-Koushik Roy starrer 'Khorkuto' to be remade in Hindi - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸೊಗಡಿಗನ 'ಜೇನುಗೂಡು' ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿ ಶೀಘ್ರದಲ್ಲೇ ಪ್ರಸಾರ". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 22 February 2022.