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{{short description|Indian web series}}
{{distinguish|text=[[Aanandham]], a 2001 Tamil drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| genre = {{plainlist |
* [[Family drama]]
}}
| director = V. Priya
| writer = [[V. Priya]]
| music = A.S.Ram
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| location =
| cinematography = AT Bagath
| network = [[ZEE5]]
| editor = Sathish Suriya
| company = Happy Unicorn
| executive_producer =
| producer = V. Murali Raaman
| image = Anantham_web_series_poster.jpg
| image_alt =
| caption = Poster
| starring = {{plainlist |
* [[Prakash Raj]]
* [[Sampath Raj]]
* [[John Vijay]]
* [[Vivek Prasanna]]
* [[Arjunan (actor)|Arjunan]]
* Mathew Varghese
* Indraja
* Dindigul Saravanan
* Savaal Raman
}}
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| list_episodes = Anantham (web series)#Episodes
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=y}}
| last_aired =
}}

'''''Anantham''''' ({{Translation|infinite}}) is an Indian Tamil-language [[family drama]] [[streaming television]] series directed by [[V. Priya]].<ref name="Anantham trailer ToI" /> Produced by Happy Unicorn the series stars [[Prakash Raj]] in the lead role along with [[Sampath Raj]], [[John Vijay]], [[Arjunan (actor)|Arjunan]], Mathew Varghese and Indraja.<ref name="Anantham Review NIE" /> The series comprised eight episodes and was released on [[ZEE5]] on 22 April 2022.

==Synopsis==
Anantham is a home that has sheltered several families and witnessed many life stories. When Ananth returns to Anantham, he learns about the various families who lived there since his parents moved out.

==Cast==
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Venkatesan
** Aravinth Sundar as Young Venkatesan
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Ananth
** Vinoth Kishan as Young Ananth
* [[Indraja]] as Maragatham
** Samyuktha Shan as Young Maragatham
* [[John Vijay]] as Ramu
** [[Vivek Rajgopal]] as Young Ramu
* [[Arjunan (actor)|Arjunan]] as Ramani
** Sai Raghul as Young Ramani
* Mathew Varghese as Ramasamy
** Anbu Thasan as Young Ramasamy
* Sree Kavi as Sundari
** Namita krishnamurthy as Young Sundari
* [[Amrutha Srinivasan]] as Seetha
* [[Vivek Prasanna]] as Sandeep Sekaran
* Mekha as Rekha
* Madhuri Watts as Chitra
* [[Anjali Rao (actress)|Anjali Rao]] as Lalitha
* Abishek Joseph George as Balakrishnan
** Param Guganesh as Young Balu
* George Kora as Krishnan Menon.
* [[Lakshmi Gopalaswamy]] as Saroja
* [[Vinodhini Vaidyanathan|Vinodhini]] as Shailaja
* Ananya Ramprasad as Sujatha
* [[Mirnaa Menon|Mirna Menon]] as Parvathy
** Kanishka as Young Paravathy
* Laguparan as Chander
* Anusha Swamy as Kavitha
* Dindigul Saravanan as Maali
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Voice of Anantham

==Reception==
The series opened to positive reviews. Navein Darshan of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the series with 3.5/5 stars, stating that, "Anantham is an endearing series, despite the blemishes. During a crucial moment in the series, Venkatesan [Prakash Raj] speaks of the importance of dying without regret or guilt; he thinks of it as the perfect ending. Likewise, the climax of a story and the emotion it leaves you with is equally important. Unfortunately, Anantham bypasses its golden moment for conclusion and instead chooses to leave us with an ineffective cliffhanger. Well, at least, Venkatesan gets a satisfying end."<ref name="Anantham Review NIE" /> Soundarya Athimuthu of ''[[The Quint]]'' told, "Anantham' is an endearing series about acceptance with gold intentions despite its imperfections. It makes you feel at home with its underlying theme to accept with love despite imperfections. As an audience member, one tends to love Anantham for its gold intentions despite its imperfections."<ref name="Anantham Review Quint" /> S.Subhakeerthana of ''OTTPlay'' said, "There is a lot of heart in Anantham though often it gets stuck in melodrama. Nevertheless I recommend that you watch this thoughtful {{Sic|web series}}."<ref name="Anantham Review ottplay" /> Ashameera Aiyappan of ''Firstpost'' wrote, "Anantham, even in the weaker portions, is thoughtful, inclusive, and shows a lot of heart. It is not perfect. Its murals are often cut into by snakey cracks. It ends on a cliffhanger that feels forced. But even in the weaker portions, the film is thoughtful, inclusive, and shows a lot of heart. For that, my love for Anantham is infinite."<ref name="Anantham Review FP" />

==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#295354 |EpisodeNumber = | EpisodeNumber2 = |title= |director= |airdate= |airdateR=|country=In |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Maragatham
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Ananth, a successful writer, unwillingly revisits his family home. Meanwhile, an estranged father dives into the past to learn about the journey of Venkatesan and his wife Maragatham in their home called 'Anantham'.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = Seetha
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Ananth learns the story of a married couple who lived in the house in 1971- Sundar and his visually impaired wife, Seetha. He witnesses Seetha's plight during the days she spent within the walls of Anantham.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Rekha
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Set in 1975, witness the struggling lives of Sandeep, an IIT graduate, his happy-go-lucky wife, and their two children.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Ananth
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Ananth recalls the first time he fell in love in 1985 and how it changed his life forever.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Krishnan Menon
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Three beautiful woman living in 'Anantham' experience laughter and love after Krishnan Menon, a new paying guest, moves into their home.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Lalitha
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Tenants Lalitha and Balu return to stay in Anantham. But will they have a peaceful stay at Anantham despite the horrible sins committed during their previous stay?
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Parvathy
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Ananth meets a young psychotherapist, Parvathy who tells him about her painful journey and how she broke barriers and embraced her true potential while living at Anantham.
|LineColor = #295354
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = Venkatesan
|DirectedBy = V. Priya
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|04|22|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Venkatesan returns home to spend his remaining days at Anantham. As he nears his end, will he reconcile with his son and embrace peace?
|LineColor = #295354
}}
}}

== References ==
<references>

<ref name="Anantham trailer ToI">{{Cite web |title=Anantham' Trailer: Prakash Raj, Sampath And Vivek Prasanna starrer 'Anantham' Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/tamil/anantham-trailer-prakash-raj-sampath-and-vivek-prasanna-starrer-anantham-official-trailer/videoshow/90816830.cms |access-date=5 July 2022 |date=13 April 2022 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=4 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704231948/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/tamil/anantham-trailer-prakash-raj-sampath-and-vivek-prasanna-starrer-anantham-official-trailer/videoshow/90816830.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Anantham Review NIE">{{Cite web |title=Review- Anantham is An endearing series, despite the blemishes |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/apr/23/review-anantham-is-an-endearing-series-despitethe-blemishes-2445305.html |access-date=23 April 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |date=23 April 2022 |archive-date=23 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423035334/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/apr/23/review-anantham-is-an-endearing-series-despitethe-blemishes-2445305.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Anantham Review Quint">{{Cite web |title=Anantham' Review: The Show Makes You Feel At Home Despite Its Imperfections |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/anantham-zee5-tamil-webseries-review-director-priya-v-prakash-raj-sampath-raj |access-date=24 April 2022 |website=[[The Quint]] |date=23 April 2022 |archive-date=24 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424082540/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/anantham-zee5-tamil-webseries-review-director-priya-v-prakash-raj-sampath-raj |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Anantham Review ottplay">{{Cite web |title=Anantham review: Fantastic ensemble cast headlines this binge-worthy web series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/anantham-review-fantastic-ensemble-cast-headlines-this-binge-worthy-web-series/f78e2afcc0180 |access-date=22 April 2022 |website=OTTPlay |archive-date=22 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422081732/https://www.ottplay.com/review/anantham-review-fantastic-ensemble-cast-headlines-this-binge-worthy-web-series/f78e2afcc0180 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Anantham Review FP">{{Cite web |title=Anantham review: Imperfect but heartfelt stories about acceptance |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/anantham-review-imperfect-but-heartfelt-stories-about-acceptance-10585841.html |access-date=22 April 2022 |website=Firstpost |date=22 April 2022 |archive-date=22 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422032812/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/anantham-review-imperfect-but-heartfelt-stories-about-acceptance-10585841.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

</references>

== External links ==
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/anantham/0-6-4z5123144 Anantham]'' at [[ZEE5]]
* {{IMDb title}}
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[[Category:ZEE5 original programming]]
[[Category:2022 Tamil-language television series debuts]]
[[Category:2022 Tamil-language television series endings]]
[[Category:Tamil-language melodrama television series]]
[[Category:Indian LGBTQ-related web series]]
[[Category:Indian LGBTQ-related television shows]]
[[Category:Tamil-language web series]]

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