Maya (transl. Invincible) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama television series that aired on Sun TV from 9 July to 20 October 2018.[1] The show starred Ajay, Ayesha and Nakshatra Srinivas. The series was directed by Nanda Kumar; Sundar C and his wife, actress Kushboo, were the producers.[2]

Maya
GenreSoap opera
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 languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes87
Production
Executive producerA.Anbu Raja
ProducersSundar C
Kushboo
Production locationChennai
CinematographyGerold.A.Rajamannikam
Banu Murugan
EditorN.B.Srikanth Mathi YiD Sutheef S
Production companyAvni Telemedia
Original release
NetworkSun TV
Release9 July (2018-07-09) –
20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)

Cast

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Main

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  • 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 as Rani Lakshmi Prabhavathi and Darshini
    • Queen of Satavagheeni Dynasty and responsible in destroying Kalanthakan's body. Main heroine and Aravind's first wife (love marriage and a secret affair prior to Aravind's official marriage with Yaksha)
  • Akansha Gandhi / Nakshatra Srinivas 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)(main antagonist )
  • Unknown as ichapuri rajaguru kalanthakan:a royal priest of ichapuri dynasty the real maya who will soon return to the world to fulfil and ancient phrophechy as a part of a boon that god had gifted him after his terrible defeat 2000 years ago in the hands of the devas(antagonist).

Supporting

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  • Sadiq as Ameer Baasha or Vaapa or Satavagheeni Padai Thalapathi Sultan Bhai (before 2000 years ago).
    • An Ayurvedic and Mystical art specialist 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 and Aardhanaari
    • Supreme Commander of Icchapuri Army and responsible in betraying Kalanthakan. A devotee and son of Dhumavathi Devi, a Demi goddess.(antagonist)
  • --- 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
    • 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
    • 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.
  • Anitha Venkat 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

Dubbed versions/Reshot version

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Language Title Original release Network Last aired
Tamil Maya 9 July 2018 Sun TV 20 October 2018
Malayalam Surya TV 27 October 2018
Kannada Udaya TV-reshot version 2 November 2018
Telugu Gemini TV 9 November 2018
Bengali 26 August 2019 Sun Bangla 20 November 2019

References

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  1. ^ "மாயா சீரியல் - சன் சேனல்களில் ப்ரோமோஸ் தொடங்கியது". Tholaikatchi (in Tamil). 12 June 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Maya Serial star cast, Photos, and Videos - Sun TV - Onenov.in". Onenov.in. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
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