Bharathi Kannamma is a compelling Tamil-language daily drama that premiered on Star Vijay on 25 February 2019 and aired Monday–Saturday at 8:30 PM (IST) with episodes of 20–22 minutes each. The show streams on JioHotstar, with repeat telecasts also available online.
Produced by Ram Kumaradhas under Global Villagers, the series is directed by Praveen Bennett, who also helmed Raja Rani, with screenplay by Arun Bharathi and dialogues by Maruthu Shankar and Pradeep Panicker. Music composition is by Ilayavan.
Bharathi Kannamma Serial Cast & Characters
- Roshni Haripriyan originated the role of Kannamma, a kind-hearted, dusky-complexioned young woman marginalized by her stepmother and stepsister. She won hearts with her emotional portrayal and was later replaced by Vinusha Devi in 2021.
- Arun Prasath plays Dr. Bharathi, a compassionate and principled doctor who marries Kannamma despite family resistance. Arun gained widespread recognition and won Best Actor at the Vijay Television Awards in 2021.
- Kanmani Manoharan, credited as Sweety, portrays Anjali, the fair-skinned stepsister fiercely opposed to Kannamma. Anjali’s schemes form key conflicts in the storyline.
- Roopa Sree plays Soundarya, the affluent, Eurocentric businesswoman mother of Bharathi, who resists Kannamma’s acceptance due to beauty biases.
- Farina Azad features as Dr. Venba, Bharathi’s coworker obsessed with him and responsible for many negative plots—including discrediting Kannamma’s fertility.
Additional recurring and guest cast include Lisha Rajkumar (Hema), Manasvi Kottachi (Soundaryalakshmi), Rishikeshav (Venu), Senthil Kumari (Bhagyalakshmi), Raju Jeyamohan (Varun), and others who build the wide family canvas.
Plot & Emotional Journeys
At its core, Bharathi Kannamma explores themes of colorism, family acceptance, and love against societal bias. Kannamma faces scorn from her family for her dark complexion, while her stepsister Anjali thrives in Soundarya’s aesthetic preferences. Meanwhile, Bharathi sees Kannamma’s inner beauty and falls in love with her—triggering events that challenge tradition and prejudice.
A key arc involves Bharathi revealing supposed infertility and familial pressure to remarry. Kannamma becomes pregnant and gives birth to twins—but only one is brought up by Kannamma, as Soundarya secretly takes the other child to shield the family from scandal . The story leaps ahead eight years, reuniting mother and twins amid renewed drama involving Venba’s schemes and identity revelations . The tale ends in reconciliation with Bharathi and Kannamma remarrying, embracing their renewed bond and acceptance amid compassionate resolutions.
In short, Bharathi Kannamma stood out in Tamil television by weaving social themes into everyday family drama. Its characters, emotional arcs, and slow-burn storytelling resonated deeply with viewers. Available in full on JioHotstar, this saga of love, prejudice, and heritage is proof that TV serials can both entertain and enlighten.
