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{{Infobox television
| image =
| caption =
| genre = [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
| creator = T. G. Thiyagarajan
| writer = '''Dialogue''' <br> Rajesh Khanna
| director = Muthukumarasamy
| screenplay = G.Radhakrishnan
| starring = {{ubl|
* Indhu Chowdhary
* Jay Srinivasa Kumar
* [[Abhishek Shankar]]
* [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]]
* [[Vignesh (actor)|Viknesh]]
}}
| opentheme = ''Poove Kathai Pesalama'' by [[Saindhavi]]
| theme_music_composer = [[Ajesh]]
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| cinematography = C. Dhandapani
| producer = {{ubl|
* Selvi Thiyagarajan
* G.Saravanan
}}
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| runtime = approx.20-22 minutes per episode
| company = {{ubl|
* [[Sathya Jyothi Films]]
* [[Sun Network|Sun Entertainment]]
}}
| editor = Subash Bagavathiappan
| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|07|24|df=yes}}
| last_aired = present
| network = [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
| related =
}}

'''Meena''' is an 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] television series, starring Indhu Chowdhary, Jay Srinivasa Kumar, [[Abhishek Shankar]], [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] and [[Vignesh (actor)|Viknesh]]. The show directed by Muthukumarasamy and produced by Selvi Thiyagarajan and G.Saravanan under the banner of [[Sathya Jyothi Films]] and [[Sun Network|Sun Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |title=வருகிறது மற்றுமோர் புத்தம் புதிய சீரியல் 'சபாஷ் மீனா'... யார் யார் எல்லாம் நடிக்கிறாங்க..?|url=https://cinesamugam.com/another-brand-new-serial-is-coming-up-with-sabash-meena-who-is-all-who-is-acting-in-the-film-1683262520|website=cinesamugam.com|language=ta}}</ref>

It was premiered on 24 July 2023 airing on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] replacing Thirumagal<ref>{{cite web |title=Tamil TV show 'Thirumagal' to go off-air soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/tamil-tv-show-thirumagal-to-go-off-air-soon/articleshow/101773746.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2023-07-15|language=en}}</ref> serial from Monday to Saturday at 12:PM and is also available on the digital platform [[Sun NXT]].<ref>{{cite web |title=மீனா தொடரின் நேரம் அறிவிப்பு|url=https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2023/jul/18/tamil-serial-news-sun-tv-meena-serial-tetecaste-timing-actress-indhu-chowdry-lead-4039888.html|website=www.dinamani.com|access-date=2023-07-18|language=ta}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
It is a Family melodrama about a Two close friends, Chidambaram ([[Vignesh (actor)|Viknesh]]) and Sathyamoorthy ([[Abhishek Shankar]]), carry a 25-year-old grudge against each other. What happens when Meena steps in as the village school teacher and vows to re-unite them for the well-being of the people there?

==Cast==
===Main===
* Indhu Chowdhary as Meena
* Jay Srinivasa Kumar as Ram
* [[Abhishek Shankar]] as Sathyamoorthy
* [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] as Kasthuri
* [[Vignesh (actor)|Viknesh]] as Chidambaram
* Minnal Deepa

===Supporting===
* Munish Raja
* Kurinji
* Sujatha
* Ra. Sangetha
* Haritharan
* C. Parthasarathy
* Thangamani
* ... as Devi

==Production==
===Development===
On May ende 2023, [[Sun Network]] confirmed through a press release that it would distribute new Tamil serial, to be produced by Selvi Thiyagarajan and G.Saravanan under the banner of [[Sathya Jyothi Films]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New TV serial ‘Meena' to launch soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/new-tv-serial-meena-to-launch-soon-deets-inside/articleshow/101655958.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2023-07-11|language=en}}</ref> Initially, the title of the serial was named Sabash Meena.<ref>{{cite web |title=New TV serial 'Sabash Meena' to launch soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/new-tv-serial-sabash-meena-to-launch-soon-deets-inside/articleshow/101180107.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2023-06-22|language=en}}</ref> After some reasons the first promo was released in the name of as 'Meena' on 11 July 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=சன் டிவியில் என்ட்ரீ கொடுக்கும் புதிய தொடர்... இல்லத்தரசிகள் கொண்டாட்டம்..!|url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/television/meena-an-upcoming-new-serial-in-sun-tv-to-be-telecasted-from-july-24-details-inside-129606|website=tamil.abplive.com|access-date=2023-07-18|language=ta}}</ref>

The concept of the show was originally based on [[Vikraman]]'s 1996 film ''[[Poove Unakkaga]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=விஜய் நடித்த பூவே உனக்காக பாணியில் ஒரு புதிய தொடர்.|url=https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2023/jul/18/tamil-serial-news-sun-tv-meena-serial-indhu-chowdry-sonia-bose-venkat-4039885.html|website=www.dinamani.com|access-date=2023-07-18|language=ta}}</ref>

===Casting===
Indhu Chowdhary was cast in the female lead role as Meena.<ref>{{cite web |title=மீனா சீரியல் ஹீரோயின் பெயர் |url=https://www.instanews.city/cinema/meena-serial-heroine-real-name-1237179|website=www.instanews |access-date=2023-08-02|language=ta}}</ref> Jay Srinivasa Kumar plays the male lead alongside her. This making Indhu Chowdhary and Jay Srinivasa Kumar first lead role in Tamil television.

[[Abhishek Shankar]] was cast as Sathyamoorthy, marking his return after ''[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (TV series)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]]''. [[Vignesh (actor)|Viknesh]] was cast as Chidambaram, marking his return after ''[[Vaidhegi Kaathirundhaal]]''. Actress [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]]<ref>{{cite web |title=சன் டிவி-யின் புதிய சீரியல்.. முக்கிய ரோலில் நடிக்கும் சோனியா போஸ் வெங்கட்!|url=https://tamil.news18.com/entertainment/television-sonia-bose-venkat-to-play-an-important-role-in-sun-tv-sabash-meena-serial-974739.html|website=tamil.news18.com|access-date=2023-05-12|language=ta}}</ref> play of the role of Sathyamoorthy's wife and a mother struggling with two daughters.<ref>{{cite web |title=சன் டி.வி புதிய சீரியல்: 2 குழந்தைகளின் தாயாக பிரபல நடிகை|url=https://tamil.indianexpress.com/entertainment/sonia-bose-plays-important-role-in-sun-tv-new-serial-sabaash-meena-703938/|website=tamil.indianexpress.com|access-date=2023-06-22|language=ta}}</ref>

===Release===
The first promo was released on 11 July 2023 featuring [[Abhishek Shankar]], [[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]], [[Vignesh (actor)|Viknesh]], Minnal Deepa, Indhu Chowdhary and Jay Srinivasa Kumar.<ref>{{cite AV media|people=Meena serial 1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XULT0XbAGXs|title=New Serial Promo {{!}} Sun TV}}</ref> The second promo was unveiled on 11 July 2023, featuring protagonist Indhu Chowdhary tell the story and revealing the release date.<ref>{{cite AV media|people=Meena serial 2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsQbwuqjSCg|title=New Serial Promo 2{{!}} Sun TV}}</ref>

The show started airing on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] on 24 July 2023 From Monday to Saturday at 12:00 ([[Indian Standard Time|IST]]),<ref>{{cite web |title=Meena Sun TV Serial Launching on 24 July 2023 at 12:00 Noon|url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/sabash-meena-serial-suntv/|website=www.indiantvinfo.com|access-date=2023-07-20|language=en}}</ref>replacing 'Thirumagal' Time slot.<ref>{{cite web |title=முடிவுக்கு வந்த பிரபல சன் டிவி தொடர்! புதிய தொடர் என்ன தெரியுமா?|url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/television/sun-tv-popular-serial-is-ended-ryb35t|website=tamil.asianetnews.com|access-date=2023-07-24|language=ta}}</ref>

==Original soundtrack==

{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{start date|2023|7|22}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Poove Kathai Pesalama<ref>{{cite AV media|people=Meena serial|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bcmL_6qeoo|title=Meena - Title Song Video {{!}} Sun TV}}</ref>
| note1 =
| lyrics1 = [[Snehan]]
| music1 = [[Ajesh]]
| extra1 = [[Saindhavi]]
| length1 = 1:52
}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [https://www.sunnxt.com/suntv-tamil-serial-meena-episodeno8-Aug01-2023/detail/169771/170468 Meena] at [[Sun NXT]]
* [https://www.sunnetwork.in/program-details.aspx?IProgramID=38qWN8N6NHs=&ShowType=Mega%20Serials Meena] at Sun TV Network

{{Sun TV shows}}
{{Sathya Jyothi Films}}

[[Category:Sun TV original programming]]
[[Category:Tamil-language melodrama television series]]
[[Category:Tamil-language television soap operas]]
[[Category:2023 Tamil-language television series debuts]]
[[Category:Television shows set in Tamil Nadu]]

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