The following is a list of events affecting Tamil-language television in 2025 from India (Tamil Nadu), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the Tamil diaspora. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.
Television shows
Drama series & Variety shows debuting in 2025
| Date | Show | Tamil title | Network(s) | Status | Ref | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January / தை
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| 20 | Manasellam | மனசெல்லாம் | Zee Tamil | Ongoing | [1] | |||
| Ketti Melam | கெட்டி மேளம் | [2] | ||||||
| Sindhu Bairavi Kacheri Arambam | சிந்து பைரவி கச்சேரி ஆரம்பம் | Star Vijay | [3] | |||||
| 25 | Jodi Are U Ready 2 | ஜோடி ஆர் யூ ரெடி 2 | [4] | |||||
| 27 | Ayyanar Thunai | அய்யனார் துணை | [5] | |||||
TBA
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| TBA | Aadukalam | ஆடுகளம் | Sun TV | TBA | [6] | |||
| Thanam | தனம் | Star Vijay | TBA | |||||
| Poongatru Thirumbuma | பூங்காற்று திரும்புமா | Star Vijay | TBA | |||||
| Tamizh | தமிழ் | Zee Tamil | TBA | |||||
| MTV Hustle Namma Pettai | எம்டிவி ஹசில் நம்ம பேட்டை | MTV India | TBA | [7] | ||||
| Poongodi | பூங்கொடி | Sun TV | TBA | |||||
Debut web series
| Start | Show | Tamil title | Network(s) | Director | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January / தை
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| 6 | Roja 2 | ரோஜா 2 | Saregama | J.S.Vadivel | [8] | ||
| 9 | Vera Maari Trip | வேரா மாரி ட்ரிப் | Aha Tamil | Jaswini J | [9] | ||
February / மாசி
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| 21 | Suzhal: The Vortex 2 | சுழல் 2 | Amazon Prime Video | Bramma G, Anucharan Murugaiyan | [10] | ||
TBA
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| TBA | Office | ஆபீஸ் | Disney+ Hotstar | [11] | |||
| Heart Beat 2 | ஹார்ட் பீட் 2 | Disney+ Hotstar | Deepak Sundarrajan | [12] | |||
| Thaara | தாரா | Vision Time Tamil | Arun Mithiran | [13] | |||
| Madras Mystery: Fall of a Superstar | SonyLIV | [14] | |||||
| Free Love | |||||||
Ending this year
Series ending in 2025
| End date | Show | Network(s) | First Aired | Total episodes | Genre | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 January | Uppu Puli Kaaram உப்பு புளி காரம் |
Disney+ Hotstar | 30 May 2024 | 128 | Web-series | [15] |
| 10 January | Anamika அனாமிகா |
Sun TV | 19 May 2024 | 46 | series | |
| 17 January | Nenjathai Killadhe நெஞ்சத்தைக் கிள்ளாதே |
Zee Tamil | 1 July 2024 | 148 | ||
| 19 January | Ninaithen Vandai நினைத்தேன் வந்தாய் |
22 January 2024 | 285 | [16] | ||
| Bigg Boss Tamil 8 பிக் பாஸ் தமிழ் 8 |
Star Vijay | 6 October 2024 | 106 | Reality show | [17] | |
| 01 February | Malar மலர் |
SunTV | 27 February 2023 | 585 | series |
Tamil serial remakes in other languages
Series
| Original Series | Language | Remake Series | Premiere Date | Channel | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumagal | Malayalam | Aathira | 20 January 2025 | Surya TV | |
| Moondru Mudichu | Malayalam | Swayamvarapanthal | 17 February 2025 | Surya TV | |
| Sundari 2 | Kannada | Anupallavi | 17 February 2025 | Udaya TV | |
| Chinna Marumagal | Telugu | Bhanumathi | TBA | Star Maa | [18] |
| Kannada | Mudhdhu Sose | TBA | Colors Kannada | ||
| Thavamai Thavamirundhu | Telugu | Lakshmi Nivasam | TBA | Zee Telugu | [19] |
| Aadukalam | Kannada | Sindhu Bairavi | TBA | Udaya TV | |
| Chellamma | Kannada | Sharathe | TBA | Star Suvarna | |
| Chinthamani | Telugu | Chitti Bandham | TBA | Gemini TV | |
| Namma Veetu Ponnu | Telugu | Naa Intiki Aadajanma | TBA | Star Maa |
Highest Trp of Serial
2025 (U+R)
| # | Serial | Network | BARC Viewership | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRP | ||||
| 1 | Singapennae | Sun TV | 10.60 TVR | Week 01 |
| 2 | Moondru Mudichu | Sun TV | 10.25 TVR | Week 01 |
| 3 | Kayal | Sun TV | 9.91 TVR | Week 01 |
| 4 | Marumagal | Sun TV | 8.96 TVR | Week 01 |
| 5 | Siragadikka Aasai | Vijay TV | 8.85 TVR | Week 04 |
| 6 | Annam | Sun TV | 8.75 TVR | Week 01 |
| 7 | Ramayanam | Sun TV | 8.45 TVR | Week 01 |
| 8 | Ethirneechal Thodargirathu | Sun TV | 7.59 TVR | Week 01 |
| 9 | Baakiyalakshmi | Vijay TV | 7.08 TVR | Week 04 |
| 10 | Pandian Stores 2 | Vijay TV | 6.93 TVR | Week 03 |
| 11 | Sandhya Raagam | Zee Tamil | 6.00 TVR | Week 06 |
| 12 | Karthigai Deepam 2 | Zee Tamil | 5.97 TVR | Week 06 |
| 13 | Aaha Kalyanam | Vijay TV | 5.73 TVR | Week 01 |
| Anna | Zee Tamil | Week 06 | ||
| 14 | Chinna Marumagal | Vijay TV | 5.54 TVR | Week 03 |
| 15 | Veera | Zee Tamil | 5.01 TVR | Week 01 |
| 16 | Ayyanar Thunai | Vijay TV | 4.87 TVR | Week 04 |
| 17 | Getti Melam | Zee Tamil | 4.78 TVR | Week 05 |
| 18 | Ranjani | Sun TV | 4.70 TVR | Week 01 |
| 19 | Mahanadhi | Vijay TV | 4.19 TVR | Week 04 |
| 20 | Ilakkiya | Sun TV | 3.96 TVR | Week 04 |
| 21 | Valliyin Velan | Zee Tamil | 3.83 TVR | Week 01 |
| 22 | Puthu Vasantham | Sun TV | 3.62 TVR | Week 04 |
| 23 | Lakshmi | Sun TV | 3.56 TVR | Week 06 |
| 24 | Nenjathai Killadhe | Zee Tamil | 3.54 TVR | Week 01 |
| 25 | Malli | Sun TV | 3.46 TVR | Week 01 |
| Anandha Ragam | Sun TV | Week 06 | ||
| 26 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Zee Tamil | 3.41 | Week 06 |
| 27 | Sindhu Bairavi | Star Vijay | 3.38 | Week 03 |
| 28 | Punnaigai Poove | Sun TV | 3.15 | Week 04 |
| 29 | Ponni | Star Vijay | 2.65 | Week 06 |
| Kanmani Anbudan | ||||
| 30 | Maari | Zee Tamil | 2.53 | Week 01 |
| 31 | Manamagale Vaa | Sun TV | 2.36 | Week 06 |
| 32 | Nee Naan Kaadhal | Star Vijay | 2.22 | Week 03 |
| 33 | Sakthivel: Theeyaai Oru Theeraa Kaadhal | Star Vijay | 2.03 | Week 03 |
| 34 | Punitha | Sun TV | 1.95 | Week 02 |
Time changing
| Show | Channel | Moved from | Moved to | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maari | Zee Tamil | 26 February 2024 - 18 January 2025 Monday - Saturday 18:30 |
20 January 2024 - Ongoing Monday - Saturday 18:00 |
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| Valliyin Velan | Zee Tamil | 2 September 2024 - 17 January 2025 Monday - Friday 19:30 |
20 January 2025 - Ongoing Monday - Saturday 18:30 |
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| Veera | Zee Tamil | 26 February 2024 - 17 January 2025 Monday - Friday 20:00 |
20 January 2024 - Ongoing Monday - Friday 19:00 |
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| Chinna Marumagal | Star Vijay | 3 October 2024 - 24 January 2025 Monday - Friday 19:00 |
27 January 2024 - Ongoing Monday - Friday 21:30 |
References
- ^ "Another New Rural Serial 'Manasellam' to be launched in Zee Tamil Soon". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "சாயா சிங் - சிபு சூரியன் நடிக்கும் கெட்டி மேளம் மெகா தொடர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "Vijay TV's New Launch 'Sindhu Bairavi Kacheri Arambam' Promo Out". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "மீண்டும் வந்தது விஜய் டிவியின் சூப்பர் ஹிட் ஷோ.. இதோ வந்த விவரம்". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 2 January 2025.
- ^ ""Ayyanar Thunai": A Distinct Romantic Tale Coming Soon in Vijay TV". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Delna Devis to play the titular role in upcoming show 'Aadukalam'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Samantha Ruth Prabhu to judge exciting new Tamil Hip Hop show 'Hustle Namma Pettai'". The Times of India. 11 December 2023.
- ^ "அனைவரும் எதிர்பார்த்த ரோஜா 2 சீரியல்.. வெளிவந்த ப்ரொமோ வீடியோ இதோ". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "அனைவரும் எதிர்பார்த்த ரோஜா 2 சீரியல்.. வெளிவந்த ப்ரொமோ வீடியோ இதோ". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Most Awaited OTT Series' Sequel Coming Soon!". www.m9.news. 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Disney+ Hotstar announces revival of hit Tamil TV series Office". www.cinemaexpress.com. 23 November 2024.
- ^ "ஹார்ட் பீட் வெப் தொடர் நிறைவு: அடுத்த சீசன் அறிவிப்பு!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 23 August 2024.
- ^ "புதிய சீரிஸில் நடிக்க களமிறங்கியுள்ள ஆயிஷா.. நாயகன் யார் தெரியுமா, அறிவிப்பு இதோ". cineulagam.com (in Tamil). 2 January 2025.
- ^ "South India To Be Focus Of SonyLIV!". www.m9.news. 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Disney+ Hotstar's Uppu Puli Kaaram to have a finale premiere in January: Fans are heartbroken". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "ஆரம்பித்த ஒரே வருடத்தில் முடிவுக்கு வரும் சூப்பர் ஹிட் சீரியல்; அதிர்ச்சியில் ரசிகர்கள்!". tamil.asianetnews.com (in Tamil). 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 8: Grand finale date, where to watch, prize money". The Times of India. 18 January 2025.
- ^ ""Bhanumathi" – Yet another remake of a Tamil serial in Star Maa?". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ ""Lakshmi Nivasam" – An Emotional Brand New Serial in Zee Telugu". www.southmoviez.com. Retrieved 7 December 2024.