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Colors Tamil launches new primetime show ‘Namma Madurai Sisters’
Mumbai: Colors Tamil on Wednesday announced the launch of its new primetime fiction show “Namma Madurai Sisters.” The show is set to be aired every Monday to Saturday at 7 p.m from 21 February. The channel has employed a 360-degree campaign across TV, print, OOH, and digital for the show’s promotion.
Powered by Aroma Agmark Ghee, with Prithvi Inner Wears as special partners, the show starring Chaya Singh is a new-age tale of sisterhood filled with intense emotions and intriguing plotlines.
Set in the backdrop of Madurai, “Namma Madurai Sisters” revolves around the life of four sisters, each with distinctive characteristics. The plot focuses on Indrani (essayed by Actor Chaya Singh), who is laden with family responsibilities at a young age after the girls lose their parents. In her pursuit to avenge the death of her parents and to protect her sisters, Indrani grows from a young, naïve town girl into a resilient woman. The story also captures the journey of the three younger sisters, Meghala (Sunitha), Bhuvana (Sankavi), and Kavya (Ira Agarwal). Deepak Kumar plays the male protagonist opposite Actor Ira Agarwal.
“Colors Tamil has evolved into everybody’s preferred destination for entertainment. Our fiction shows are inspired by real-life women who have broken barriers and have really pushed the bar,” said Colors Tamil business head Rajaraman S. “‘Namma Madurai Sisters’ is yet another tale of such resilience and it is truly a bold attempt to showcase and celebrate the spirit of sisterhood. We are confident that this show will become an instant favourite among the audience.”
Inspired by Aadu Puli Aattam – a traditional South Indian asymmetrical game of goats and tigers where the tigers ‘hunt’ the goats while the goats attempt to thwart the tigers, “Namma Madurai Sisters” also depicts familial rivalry between the sisters and their uncle Rajamanickam (played by Parthan) who attempts to wreak havoc in their lives at every opportunity, said the channel.
“The writing for this show is extremely strong in terms of characterisation. The engaging screenplay is sure to leave audiences hooked with every episode,” shared director Raja Dhanush. Our experience during the shooting has been enriching and we are confident that the audiences will enjoy our narrative through the eyes of our protagonists.”
“Men are usually the heads of the family. My character in Namma Madurai Sisters strives to showcase that women are equally capable of binding families together and leading the way for future generations. This character is very distinct from my other projects as it presents a different facet of women,” added Chaya Singh.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
