Prime Video Announces the Premiere of the Tamil Original Comedy Drama Series Thalaivettiyan Paalayam; to Launch Worldwide on September 20
The eight-episode series boasts of an exceptionally talented star cast, featuring Abishek Kumar, Chetan Kadambi, Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj
Directed by Naga, the Tamil Original series Thalaivettiyan Paalayam is written by Balakumaran Murugesan and produced under the banner of The Viral Fever (TVF)
Thalaivettiyan Paalayam is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on September 20
MUMBAI—September 05, 2024— Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today announced the exclusive global premiere date for its upcoming Tamil Original comedy-drama series Thalaivettiyan Paalayam. Directed by Naga, written by Balakumaran Murugesan, the eight-episode series is and produced by The Viral Fever (TVF). It offers a heartwarming glimpse into rural Tamil Nadu brought to life by a superbly talented cast, including Abishek Kumar, Chetan Kadambi , Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj in pivotal roles. Thalaivettiyan Paalayam is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on September 20 in Tamil, with subtitles in English. Thalaivettiyan Paalayam is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just ₹1499/ year.
The comedy drama series follows Sidharth (Abishek Kumar), an engineering graduate from Chennai, who reluctantly takes on a job far outside his comfort zone as a secretary in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam. As he navigates the quirks of rural life and its eccentric villagers, he finds himself caught up in a comedy of errors full of twists and turns.
“The ever-evolving tastes and preferences of our diverse audience drive us to expand our local language content with authentic, relatable, and engaging stories. Collaborating with longstanding partners like TVF, who share our vision of delivering fresh, innovative, and rooted narratives, we are excited to present the Tamil Original comedy-drama Thalaivettiyan Paalayam. Written by Balakumaran Murugesan, this series brings a delightful blend of humour with heartwarming moments through a simple yet gripping narrative, making it an irresistibly binge-worthy entertainer. With its authentic rural charm and universal themes of community dynamics, brought to life by an exceptionally versatile ensemble cast, it is sure to captivate audiences,” said Manish Menghani, Director of Content Licensing at Prime Video India. “We are confident that Thalaivettiyan Paalayam will engage viewers not just in Tamil Nadu, but across India and worldwide.”
Vijay Koshy, President, The Viral Fever (TVF), shared, “It has been wonderful to partner with Prime Video to present the Tamil Original series Thalaivettiyan Paalayam. The entire team has done a fantastic job of authentically capturing the simplicity and sometimes challenging aspects of everyday life in a small rural village, with humour and authenticity. I’m deeply grateful to our phenomenal cast and every crew member whose passion and hard work have brought this show to life. We couldn’t have done this without TVF’s in-house stalwarts Deepak Mishra who is the director of Panchayat (S1-S3)and Shreyansh Pandey who is the head of TVF Originals. We are confident that Thalaivettiyan Paalayam will strike a chord with viewers both in India and around the world when it premieres globally on Prime Video on September 20.”
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