The Sun TV serial (2009–2015) is widely regarded as the first youthful prime-time daily soap in Tamil television. It focused on the importance of women's education through the eyes of its protagonist, Thulasi, while featuring one of the most iconic romantic pairings in Tamil TV history. The Iconic "TT" Romance
The central romantic storyline follows the relationship between Thamizharasu (Tamizh) , affectionately dubbed " " by fans. Relationship Evolution
: Their journey began with a "hate-to-love" dynamic. Despite significant family opposition and societal barriers, they eventually married and became a symbol of young, enduring love. Signature Elements : The couple popularized terms of endearment like ) in common Tamil lingo Major Conflict : Their relationship was constantly tested by (Tamizh's mother), who considered "unlucky" and tried various schemes to separate them Supporting Romantic Arcs The show also explored the love lives of ’s closest friends and family members: , Thulasi's best friend, marries (Thulasi's half-brother)
. Their storyline involved themes of suspicion and eventual repentance, with eventually turning a "new leaf" after a period of conflict , an auto driver and another of ’s best friends, marries against the wishes of his mother, , who looked down on ’s financial status Romantic Rivalries and Antagonists sun tv thendral serial actress sex photos peperonity hot
Several characters served as obstacles to these central relationships: Charulatha (Charu) : The primary antagonist for the lead couple. As
ex-fiancée, she used obsessive and sometimes dangerous schemes—including faking madness—to try and reclaim him
: Charu’s biological mother, who went to extreme lengths to separate , including drugging to make him forget Series Legacy The serial concluded in 2015 with a happy ending, showing The Sun TV serial (2009–2015) is widely regarded
pregnant and the couple finally living in peace after overcoming years of tribulations . You can watch episodes and highlights on the VikatanTV YouTube channel , which has hosted the series since its completion. Charulatha , or are you interested in the awards won by the lead pair for their chemistry?
No romantic drama is complete without a foil, and Thendral delivered a heartbreakingly real one with Karthik and Kavya.
Karthik, Thendral’s childhood friend, represents the “what if.” His love for Thendral is pure but unrequited. Meanwhile, Kavya’s silent admiration for Karthik is the show’s most tragic, beautiful subplot. The Second Lead Syndrome: Karthik & Kavya –
As of 2025, reruns of Thendral still command respectable viewership on Sun TV’s digital platform, Sun NXT. Why? Because the relationship treadmill has been corrupted by modern "fast-food" serials that resolve misunderstandings in 20 minutes.
Thendral forced the viewer to be patient. It took 400+ episodes for the leads to truly find marital bliss. In an era of instant gratification, Thendral stands as a monument to slow love.
For younger audiences discovering the show, the romantic storylines offer a history lesson in how Indian television used to treat love: as a sacred, difficult, and glorious war against one's own ego.
While Tamil and Thulasi represented mature, idealistic love, the subplot involving Prabhakar (Tamil’s cousin) and Anandhi provided a contrast in relationship dynamics.