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{{Infobox television
| image = Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam.jpg
| genre = {{ubl|
* [[Comedy drama]]
}}
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Panchayat (TV series)|Panchayat]]''}}
| story =
| screenplay =
| writer = Balakumaran Murugesan
| director = [[Naga (director)|Naga]]
| starring = Abishek Kumar [[Chetan (actor)|Chetan]] [[Devadarshini]] Niyathi [[Anandsami]] Paul Raj Veera Sai Manikandan Thogaru
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = Vijay Koshy Shreyansh Pandey
| producer = [[Arunabh Kumar]]
| company = [[The Viral Fever|A TVF Creation]]
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| theme_music_composer =
| composer =
| open_theme =
| cinematography =
| editor =
| runtime = approx.26–34 minutes per episode
| first_aired = {{start date|df=y|2024|9|20}}
| last_aired =
| related = [[Panchayat (TV series)|Panchayat]]
| location = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| creator = [[Deepak Kumar Mishra]] [[Arunabh Kumar]]
| network = [[Amazon Prime Video]]
}}

'''''Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Tamil-language]] [[comedy drama]] television series, which is an official remake of the [[Hindi]]-language series ''[[Panchayat (TV series)|Panchayat]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-webseries-releasing-tomorrow-on-amazon-prime|title='காமெடி... காமெடி... காமெடி' - மெகா ஹிட் இந்தி வெப் சீரிஸின் தமிழ் ரீமேக்|date=20 September 2024|publisher=cinema.vikatan.com|access-date=|language=ta|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174402/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-webseries-releasing-tomorrow-on-amazon-prime|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994747619/Thalaivettiyaan-Paalayam-A-Heartwarming-Yet-Flawed-Remake-of-Panchayat|title=Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam reamke of hindi series|date=20 September 2024 |publisher=www.indiaherald.com|access-date=|language=en}}</ref> The series writer by Balakumaran Murugesan and directed by [[Naga (director)|Naga]] for [[Amazon Prime Video]]. Produced by [[Arunabh Kumar]] under the banner of [[The Viral Fever|TVF]], the show revolves around journey of a young boy (Siddharth) from [[Chennai]], who navigates the challenges of his new and unfamiliar surroundings in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/ott-web-series/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-review-908271|title=Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Review: A quirky and pleasant escape into rural life|date=20 September 2024|publisher=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=|language=en|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174400/https://www.thehansindia.com/ott-web-series/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-review-908271|url-status=live}}</ref>

The principal characters of the series include Abishek Kumar, [[Chetan (actor)|Chetan]], [[Devadarshini]], Niyathi, [[Anandsami]], Paul Raj and Veera Sai Manikandan Thogaru. The series premiered on 20 September 2024 on [[Amazon Prime Video]] and consists of eight episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/ott-platform/ott-review/1315681-thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-review.html |title=தலைவெட்டியான் பாளையம் அசலுக்கு நியாயம் செய்ததா தமிழ் 'பஞ்சாயத்'? |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]]|date=23 September 2024|language=en}}</ref>

==Cast==
=== Main ===
* Abishek Kumar as Siddharth; secretary of Gram Panchayat
* [[Chetan (actor)|Chethan]] as Meenakshi Sundaram; chairman's husband
* [[Devadarshini|Devadharshini]] as Meenakshi Devi; chairman
* [[Anandsami]] as Prabhu
* Paul Raj as Lakshmipathi
* Veera Sai Manikandan Thogaru as Vigensh
* Niyati Kadambi as Soundarya; daughter of Meenakshi Sundaram and Meenakshi Devi

=== Recurring ===
* Uvan Swang as Muruganantham (Episodes: 3–4,8)
* Muralidaran as Groom (Episode: 3)
* Regin Rose as Isakki (Episode: 4)
* Eswar Moorthy as VAO (Episode: 4)
* Sathyamoorthy as Chinnarasu Thatha (Episode: 4)
* Pradeep Ravichandar as Mathayian (Episode: 7)
* Keerthi Pradeep as Mathayian's Wife (Episode: 7)
* [[Shylaja Chetlur]] as [[District magistrate]] (Episode: 8)

==Episodes==
=== Season 1 (2024) ===
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|Title = Marathula pei irukkam la?
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|Title = Oru Narkali ka itna sandai?
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|WrittenBy = Bala Kumaran
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Poopunitha neerattu vizha!
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|WrittenBy = Bala Kumaran
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|Title = Kudi Monitorayum kedukkum
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|WrittenBy = Bala Kumaran
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|Title = Inimey pechukku idam illa
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|WrittenBy = Bala Kumaran
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|Title = Rendula onnu
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|WrittenBy = Bala Kumaran
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|WrittenBy = Bala Kumaran
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== Development ==
=== Production ===
The series is produced by [[Arunabh Kumar]] under the banner of [[The Viral Fever|A TVF Creation]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/entertainment-news/news/77992/TVF-and-Prime-Video-announces-premiere-of-Tamil-original-comedy-drama-series-Thalaivettiyaan-Paalayam.html|title=TVF and Prime Video announces premiere of Tamil original comedy drama series Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam|website=www.peepingmoon.com|date=6 September 2024|access-date=24 September 2024|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174401/https://www.peepingmoon.com/entertainment-news/news/77992/TVF-and-Prime-Video-announces-premiere-of-Tamil-original-comedy-drama-series-Thalaivettiyaan-Paalayam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> the same company that produced it in [[Panchayat (TV series)|Hindi version]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-review-panchayat-remake-is-heartwarming-drama-despite-its-shortcomings-9059548.html|title=Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Review: Panchayat Remake Is Heartwarming Drama Despite Its Shortcomings|date=22 September 2024|publisher=[[News18 India]]|access-date=|language=en|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174401/https://www.news18.com/movies/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-review-panchayat-remake-is-heartwarming-drama-despite-its-shortcomings-9059548.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Which has already produced in Tamil [[Adult]] [[Comedy-drama]] series, ''[[Engga Hostel]]'', for [[Amazon Prime Video]] in 2023. [[Naga (director)|Naga]] of ''[[Marmadesam]]'' (1996–1997), ''[[Ramany vs Ramany]]'' (2001) and ''[[Anandhapurathu Veedu]]'' (2010) fame, will direct the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-season-1-review-a-faithful-tamil-remake-of-jitendra-kumar-s-panchayat-101726813060287.html|title=Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Season 1 review: A faithful Tamil remake of Jitendra Kumar's Panchayat|website=www.hindustantimes.com|date=20 September 2024}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
Actor Abishek Kumar was cast main role as Siddharth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/whats-new-on-amazon-prime-video-latest-ott-web-series-tv-shows-and-movies-to-watch-on-the-ott-platform/5fb8adf4a4570|title=Explore the latest Prime Video releases - Top web series, TV shows, and movies to watch now|website=www.ottplay.com|date=18 September 2024|access-date=24 September 2024|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174401/https://www.ottplay.com/news/whats-new-on-amazon-prime-video-latest-ott-web-series-tv-shows-and-movies-to-watch-on-the-ott-platform/5fb8adf4a4570|url-status=live}}</ref> This is his first role in a main lead role. [[Chetan (actor)|Chetan]] and [[Devadarshini]] was cast as Meenakshi Sundaram and Meenakshi Devi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thalaivettiyaan-palayam-web-series-team-interview|title="இந்தி சீரிஸ தமிழ் கலாசாரத்துக்கு ஏத்த மாதிரி மாத்துனோம்" -படக்குழு பேட்டி|date=22 September 2024|publisher=cinema.vikatan.com|access-date=|language=ta|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174401/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thalaivettiyaan-palayam-web-series-team-interview|url-status=live}}</ref> Actress [[Shylaja Chetlur]] was cast in episode 8 as [[District magistrate]]. Chetan, Devadarshini and Shylaja Chetlur has worked with [[Naga (director)|Naga]]’s series ''[[Marmadesam]]'' (1996–1997), ''[[Ramany vs Ramany]]'' (2001), ''[[Rudraveena (TV series)|Rudraveena]]'' (2004 and ''[[Chidambara Rahasiyam (TV series)|Chidambara Rahasiyam]]'' (2006).

=== Release ===
The series trailer was released on 13 September 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/director-naga-s-thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-trailer-weaves-humour-heartwarming-moments-331926|title=Director Naga's 'Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam' trailer weaves humour with heartwarming moments|website=www.sakshipost.com|date=13 September 2024|access-date=24 September 2024|archive-date=24 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924174400/https://www.sakshipost.com/news/director-naga-s-thalaivettiyaan-paalayam-trailer-weaves-humour-heartwarming-moments-331926|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|31914166}}
* [https://www.primevideo.com/region/eu/detail/0T2SRS1SSPDRHS066YHSHYOT3A/src/util/logger/kirup.ts ''Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam''] at [[Amazon Prime Video]]

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