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{{Infobox television<br />
| native_name = 1943: கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்<br />
| image = 1943 Kappaleriya Thamizhan.png<br />
| alt_name = 1943<br />
| genre = {{plainlist|<br />
* [[Historical drama]]<br />
}}<br />
| creator = <br />
| based_on = <br />
| writer = K.S.I.Sundar<br />
| screenplay = '''Dialogue'''<br> Ashwinii Selvaraj <br> Vijalaxmi Kannan <br> K.S.I.Sundar<br />
| director = K.S.I.Sundar<br />
| starring = {{plainlist|<br />
* [[Jaynesh Isuran]]<br />
* Dhivyah Raveen<br />
* [[Apple Chan]]<br />
* [[Richard Low]]<br />
* Tharakshi<br />
* Lingam<br />
* Iliyash<br />
}}<br />
| country = Singapore<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 36<br />
| list_episodes = <br />
| producer = {{plainlist|<br />
* AG Sahbinah <br />
* Vijay Balaji<br />
* KG Kumar<br />
}}<br />
| executive_producer = K.S.I. Sundar<br />
| company = Perfectimage00 Entertainment<br />
| theme_music_composer = <br />
| opentheme = <br />
| cinematography = Segar Varathan<br />
| editor = Paul<br />
| camera = 8k<br />
| runtime = approx. 22–24 minutes per episode<br />
| channel = [[Vasantham (TV channel)|Mediacorp Vasantham]]<br />
| first_aired = {{start date|df=yes|2023|11|29}}<br />
| last_aired = {{end date|df=yes|2024|02|05}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan''' (1943: கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்) also known as '''''1943''''' is a 2023 Singapore [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Tamil television drama|Historical television series]], starring [[Jaynesh Isuran]], Dhivyah Raveen, [[Apple Chan]], Tharakshi, Lingam, Iliyash and [[Richard Low]]. The story revolves around Kannan ([[Jaynesh Isuran]]), who's determined to fight for his rights, but faces intense pursuit.<br />
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It is written and directed by K.S.I.Sundar and produced by AG Sahbinah, Vijay Balaji and KG Kumar under the banner of Perfectimage00 Entertainment. It started airing on [[Vasantham (TV channel)|Mediacorp Vasantham]] from 29 November 2023 to 5 February 2024 for 36 episodes on Monday to Thursday at 21:00, replacing Anbin Aaram. The series also streams on mewatch. The show is claimed to be one of the highest budget series on [[Singapore]] Tamil television.<br />
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== Premise ==<br />
1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan tells the story of Kannan ([[Jaynesh Isuran]]) has devoted himself to the cause of [[Indian independence movement|India's freedom]] from the [[British Raj]].<ref name="Jaynesh Isuran" /> <br />
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== Cast ==<br />
=== Main ===<br />
* [[Jaynesh Isuran]] as Karmegam Kannan<br />
** A quiet yet determined young Tamil man in British-ruled India. When his family faces extortion by a ruthless British Army General, Kannan unveils a shocking truth. Fleeing from British pursuit, Kannan then boards the Rajula Ship bound for Singapore.<br />
* Dhivyah Raveen as Tamizharasi<br />
** A headstrong, stubborn, and fiercely intelligent young Tamil Girl. Her adopted Chinese brothers and their tragic demise shatters her world, driving her to seek vengeance for their unjust murder.<br />
* [[Apple Chan]] as Grace<br />
** She is the daughter of the Japanese General. She is a stark contrast to her father innocent, naive and blissfully unaware of his brutal actions. Unlike her father, she treasures justice and honesty.<br />
* [[Richard Low]] as The General<br />
** A Japanese General is the mastermind behind Operation Sook Ching, a brutal mission in Singapore targeting [[Anti-Japanese sentiment|Anti-Japanese elements]].<br />
* Tharakshi Alluri<ref name="1943 கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்" /> as Seetha<br />
** She loves Kannan one-sidedly, and she's all in for his revolutionary mission. She sticks with Kannan's family until the end and remains a pillar of support, facing the atrocities of the British.<br />
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=== Supporting ===<br />
* Lingam<br />
* Iliyash<br />
* Kokila Gobinathan as Saraswathi (Kannan's Mother, Seetha's Aunt)<ref name="1943 கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்" /> <br />
* Nagharaj as Anbarasan<br />
* Raguvaran Naidu as Vengaiyan<br />
* Kris Mavericko as Anbu<br />
* Selvaganthan PM<br />
* Rajarani Pandiyan as Kannan's Father<br />
* Krishnan<br />
* Leena<br />
* Anees Hameed<br />
* Pandi Ravi<br />
* L. Ganapathy<br />
* Veera Samar<br />
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== Production ==<br />
=== Casting ===<br />
Actor [[Jaynesh Isuran]] was cast as Karmegam Kannan, who is fighting against [[British Raj]].<ref name="Jaynesh Isuran">{{cite web|author=Douglas Tseng |url=https://www.8days.sg/seeanddo/streamit/tv-show-movies-highlights-dec-11-dec-17-2023-823301|title=Stuff To Watch This Week (Dec 11-17, 2023): Barbie, Single’s Inferno, 1943 Drama & More |website=www.8days.sg|date=11 December 2023|language=en}}</ref> Actor [[Richard Low]] plays a Japanese general who plans the Sook Ching operation during the Japanese occupation, Who is involved in the killing of Tamizharasi's family and friends during the massacre.<ref name="1943 Tamil Drama">{{cite web|author=Yeo Shu Hui|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/old-live-days-well-richard-low-4000-erawan-shrine-divine-wishes-1943-mediacorp-tamil-drama|title=Richard Low and Apple Chan in new Tamil drama 1943|website=www.asiaone.com|date=13 December 2023|language=en}}</ref> [[Apple Chan]] cast as The General's daughter Grace.<ref name="1943 Tamil Drama" /> This is making [[Richard Low]] and [[Apple Chan]] performing their first role in Tamil television.<br />
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Dhivyah Raveen was cast as Tamizharasi,<ref name="1943 கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்" /> who is justifying her quest for retribution as a fight against oppression. Bakasuran film fame Tharakshi plays the role of Seetha, who loves Kannan one-sidedly.<br />
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=== Filming ===<br />
The first schedule of filming was held in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Scenes that took place in [[Karaikudi]] on 19 June and [[Chennai]] were shot on location.<ref name="1943 கப்பலேறிய தமிழன்">{{cite web|author=|url=https://minnambalam.com/cinema/kappal-eriya-thamizhan-web-series-shooting-starts-today/|title=கப்பலேறிய தமிழன் தொடரின் படப்பிடிப்பு தொடங்கியது|website=minnambalam.com|date=19 June 2023|language=ta}}</ref> The second schedule of filming was held in [[Malaysia]].<br />
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== Original soundtrack ==<br />
=== Title song ===<br />
It was written by lyricist [[Vairamuthu]], composed by the music director [[Deva (composer)|Deva]].<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=https://cinemavalai.com/kappal-yeriya-tamilan-webseries/|title=கப்பல் ஏறிய தமிழன் – இணையத்தொடர் படப்பிடிப்பு இன்று தொடக்கம்|website=cinemavalai.com|date=19 June 2023|language=ta}}</ref> The title song of the serial is sung by the Playback Singer [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]].{{fact|date=December 2023}}<br />
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===Soundtrack===<br />
{{track listing<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Engal Vaanam Engal Kaatru <br> (எங்கள் வானம் எங்கள் காற்று)<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]<br />
| extra1 = [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]]<br />
| length1 = 3:01<br />
| title2 = Nangaiyae <br> (நங்கையே)<br />
| lyrics2 = J.S.Raja Sha<br />
| extra2 = Abrahaam Nithya Pandian, N.Pavithra<br />
| length2 = 1:56<br />
}}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://www.mewatch.sg/show/1943-420420 1943] on [[Mediacorp]]<br />
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{{MediaCorp Vasantham TV Dramas}}<br />
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