Maya (2018 TV series)

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
Genre	Soap opera
Written by	Sundar.C Kalasekaram Narasimman (Dialogues)
Screenplay by	Kalasekaram Narasimman Amajath Manimegalai
Directed by	Nandas
Starring	Ajay Ayesha Nakshatra Srinivas
Music by	C. Sathya G.Clement Pa.Vijay (Lyrics)
Country of origin	India
Original language	Tamil
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	87
Production
Executive producer	A.Anbu Raja
Producers	Sundar C Kushboo
Production location	Chennai
Cinematography	Gerold.A.Rajamannikam Banu Murugan
Editor	N.B.Srikanth Mathi YiD Sutheef S
Production company	Avni Telemedia
Original release
Network	Sun TV
Release	9 July (2018-07-09) – 20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)

Cast

Main

• 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

• 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

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

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.

External links

• Official Website (in English)
• Sun TV on YouTube
• Sun TV Network (in English)
• Sun Group (in English)