Kayal is a popular family drama that started on October 25, 2021. It’s on Sun TV from Monday to Saturday at 7:30 PM. The show is made in Tamil by Vision Time India Pvt Ltd and Sun Entertainment, and P. Selvam is the director. You can also watch it online on Sun NXT.
Kayal Cast Names
- Chaitra Reddy portrays the titular Kayalvizhi “Kayal”, a strong‑willed nurse who supports her troubled family. Chaitra, known for her roles in Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Subhadra Parinayam, has won acclaim for her grounded portrayal.
- Sanjeev Karthick plays Ezhilarasan “Ezhil”/Kabilan, Kayal’s supportive husband, a role he inhabits with warmth and depth.
- Meenakumari and Vazhakku En Muthuraman appear as Kayal’s mother Kamatchi and uncle Dharmalingam—the latter a complex character who transitions from antagonist to ally.
- Sumangali, Gayatri Jayaraman (later Uma Riyaz Khan), Hema Srikanth, Avinash Ashok, Ishwarya/Nila Gracy, Janaki Devi/Subha Geetha, and more lend their talents in rich supporting roles.
Kayal Story
“Kayal” focuses on the journey of Kayal, a nurse who becomes the backbone of her fractured family after her father deserts them and her brother Moorthy struggles with alcoholism. With unwavering determination, she sacrifices everything to care for her mother Kamatchi and siblings Moorthy, Devi, Anandhi and Anbu. Kayal’s story is one of resilience and compassion, as she battles life’s adversities with love and grit.
The narrative weaves intricate relationships—Kayal’s romance with Ezhil, Moorthy’s struggles, familial conflicts, and the moral transformations of characters like Dharmalingam—giving the serial a layered emotional texture.
Kayal Production & Music
The show’s opening song, “Kanne Kanne Kanninmaniye Nee Kelamma,” performed by the legendary K. S. Chitra with lyrics by Pa. Vijay, is a melodic homage to the film Manathil Urudhi Vendum—the same story that inspired Kayal’s narrative. Shot across Tamil Nadu, the serial features cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by M. S. Thiyagarajan and M. Prabakaran.
Awards
Since its launch, Kayal has been among the most‑watched Tamil serials, entering the Top 5 across all GECs mere weeks after premiering. Its acclaim is reflected in multiple Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal awards: Best Serial, Best Actress (Chaitra Reddy), Best Villain (Muthuraman), Best Director, Best Screenplay, along with awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
For Sun TV’s evening viewers, Kayal remains a heartfelt serial balancing traditional values, modern struggles, and relatable characters.
Tune in every Mon–Sat at 7:30 PM on Sun TV or stream on Sun NXT to follow Kayal in her journey of endurance, hope, and transformation!
