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Opening theme | "Vaadi Veerayi" sung by Saindhavi |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Tamil |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 500+ |
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Producer | John Attaikulam |
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Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 20–22 minutes per episode |
Production company | Yatra Media Works |
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Network | Zee Tamil |
Release | 21 November 2022 present | –
Kanaa (transl. To Dream) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language drama airing on Zee Tamil and streams on ZEE5.[1] It stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan with Dharshana Ashokan (who was later replaced by Tonisha Kapileswarapu) and Dhroshni Sekar in the lead roles. The series theme was taken from the own network series Azhagiya Tamil Magal (2017–2019).[2]
It premiered on 21 November 2022 along with Indira.[3] Kanaa is about Anbarasi, an innocent village girl, dreams of making a name for herself in the field of sports but faces numerous obstacles.
Synopsis
An ambitious Anbarasi woman wants to pursue a career in athletics but faces stiff opposition from her parents. She then runs away from their house and competes in a prestigious running race.
Cast
Main
- Dr. Dharshana Ashokan (2022 - March 2024) → Tonisha Kapileswarapu (Apr.2024 - present) as Anbarasi Vishwa:Ananya's elder step-sister and Vishwa's love interest turns wife
- Vishnu Unnikrishnan as Vishwa: Anbarasi's love interest turns husband
- Dhroshni Sekar as Ananya: Anbarasi's younger step-sister and Jai's husband (main antagonist)
- Navin Charles as Jai: Vishwa's elder brother and Ananya's husband
Recurring
- Keerthana as Kasthuri: Chandrashekhar's first wife, Anbarasi's mother and Ananya's step-mother(died)
- Manmohan as Chandrashekhar: Kasthuri's widower and Sivagami's husband, Anbarasi's and Ananya's father
- Subathira as Sivagami: Chandrashekhar's second wife, Ananya's mother and Anbarasi's step-mother(ex-antagonist)
Cameo appearance
Production
Casting
Actress Dharshana Ashokan initially played Anbarasi, the female lead role. Due to her some reason, she quit the series in begin March 2024,[5] then actress Tonisha was cast as Anbarasi.[6] Vishnu Unnikrishnan plays the male lead as Vishwa alongside her.
References
- ^ "கனா புதிய தொடர்" (in Tamil). Dinamalar. 21 November 2022.
- ^ "ஜீ தமிழ் 'கனா'! மற்ற சீரியல்களிலிருந்து மாறுபட்டது: 10 காரணங்கள்!!". Dinamani.
- ^ "‛கனா, இந்திரா' : மதிய வேளையை மகிழ்ச்சியானதாக மாற்ற வரும் ஜீ தமிழின் இரண்டு புதிய சீரியல்கள்..." (in Tamil). Dinamalar. 21 November 2022. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Actor Jai Akash Joins The Cast Of Kanaa; Says "I'm Excited To Work With Vishnu Unnikrishnan"". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actress Dharshana Ashokan quits Tamil daily soap 'Kanaa'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actress Tonisha joins the cast of Kanaa". The Times of India.