Nenjathai Killadhe (2024 TV series)

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Nenjathai Killadhe (2024 TV series) — Short, Easy Version

Nenjathai Killadhe is a Tamil-language romance-drama TV series that aired on Zee Tamil. It is an official Tamil remake of the Hindi show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. The title translates to “Don’t Pinch the Heart.” The show premiered on July 1, 2024, and ended on January 17, 2025, after 148 episodes. Each episode runs about 22 minutes. It was produced by Esthell Entertainers and shot in Chennai.

Plot
Two people from different backgrounds, Goutham and Mathumitha, enter into a marriage of convenience. Goutham is a wealthy business tycoon, and Mathumitha is an educated, middle-class woman younger than him. They gradually discover love for each other after marriage.

Main cast
- Goutham Palanisamy — Jai Akash
- Mathumitha — Reshma Muralidharan

Family dynamics
- Mathumitha’s family includes her mother Renuka Ramakrishanan and siblings Adithi and Jeeva.
- Goutham’s family includes his stepmother Sakuntala, his wife Ashwini, and relatives like Abishek, Maya, and Rahul.
- Recurring cast features characters such as Santhosh, Aparna Santhosh, Sruthi, and Kiran.

Production notes
- The leads Jai Akash and Reshma Muralidharan were announced in May 2024; they were officially confirmed on May 21, 2024.
- Actress Gautami appeared in a special guest role starting November 2024.
- Filming took place in Chennai with a multi-camera setup.

Adaptations
- Tamil: Nenjathai Killadhe on Zee Tamil.
- Hindi: Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (original, on SET) 2011–2014.
- Malayalam: Anuraga Ganam Pole (Zee Keralam)
- Kannada: Amruthadhare (Zee Kannada)
- Marathi: Veen Doghantali Hi Tutena (upcoming on Zee Marathi)

Notes
- The show follows the familiar “marriage of convenience turns to love” premise, adapted for Tamil audiences.
- It showcases how two people from different worlds navigate love, family expectations, and personal growth.