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{{Infobox television<br />
| image = Aindham Vedham.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| genre = Mythological thriller<br />
| creator = [[Naga (director)|Naga]]<br />
| writer = <br />
| director = [[Naga (director)|Naga]]<br />
| starring = [[Sai Dhanshika]]<br />
| music = [[Revaa]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 8<br />
| producer = <br />
| location = <br />
| cinematography = Srinivasan Devarajan<br />
| editor = Rejeesh MR<br />
| company = Abirami Media Works<br />
| network = [[ZEE5]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|10|25|df=y}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Aindham Vedham''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Science fiction|Sci-fi]] [[myth]]ological [[Thriller film|thriller]] series directed by Naga (director of Marmadesam, television series). It stars [[Sai Dhanshika]] with an ensemble cast includes [[Santhosh Prathap]], [[Vivek Rajgopal]], [[Y. G. Mahendran]], [[Krisha Kurup]], [[Ram G|Ramji]], [[Devadarshini]], Mathew Varghese, and [[Ponvannan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=2024-10-18 |title=Aindham Vedham trailer: Sai Dhansika's quest to uncover truths about humanity's end and the impact the fifth Veda has on it |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/18/aindham-vedham-trailer-sai-dhansikas-quest-to-uncover-truths-about-humanitys-end-and-the-impact-the-fifth-veda-has-on-it |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The show was released on [[ZEE5]] in both [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and dubbed [[Telugu language|Telugu]] versions on 25 October 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2024-10-12 |title='Aindham Vedham': 'Marmadesam' director Naga returns to mythology with new series; teaser and streaming date out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aindham-vedham-marmadesam-director-naga-returns-to-mythology-with-new-series-teaser-and-streaming-date-out/article68745677.ece |access-date=2024-10-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The story follows Anu ([[Sai Dhanshika]]), a young woman who travels to [[Varanasi]] to perform the [[last rites]] of her mother. During her stay, she encounters a mysterious figure who entrusts her with an ancient relic and instructs her to deliver it to a priest in [[Tamil Nadu]]. The relic holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the [[Fifth Veda]], a long-lost ancient text. As Anu embarks on this perilous journey, she faces numerous challenges, including malevolent forces determined to stop her. Racing against time, Anu must navigate through dangerous situations to uncover the truth and ensure the relic reaches its destination before the evil forces catch up with her.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
* [[Sai Dhanshika]] as Anu Panchamavedhi<br />
** Adhira Suresh Kumar as Young Anu<br />
* [[Y. G. Mahendran]] as Rudarapathy<br />
* [[Ram G|Ramji]] as Pichai, a sage<br />
* [[Ponvannan]] as Natarajan<br />
* [[Santhosh Prathap]] as Pathi<br />
* [[Vivek Rajgopal]] in a [[dual role]] as<br />
** Mithran, a Chennai-based techie<br />
** [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] Shakthi, who takes Mithran's human form.<br />
* [[Krisha Kurup]] in a dual role as <br />
** Radhika, Mithran's love interest<br />
** [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] Radhika, a female version of [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] Shakthi who traps Mithran to take his human form.<br />
* [[Devadarshini]] as [[Advocate]] Ketaki<br />
* Mathew Varghese as Visveshwaran Panchamavedhi, Anu's father<br />
* Gopi Kannadasan as Sambu, Rudrapathy's son and Poorni's father<br />
* Jaden Samuel Mathew as Vikash, Pathi's son<br />
* Sojin K. R as [[Advocate]] Sugavanam, Ketaki's stepbrother<br />
* Harris as Mukundan, Kundan's brother<br />
* Prajna Ravi as Annapoorani "Poorni," Sambu's daughter and Rudrapathy's granddaughter<br />
* Ajit Koshy as Dr. Rishi, a scientist<br />
* [[Shanmugarajan]] as 'Mad' Suresh, Radhika's father<br />
* Mathi as Kundhavalathone "Kundan", village head<br />
* Nithin Ram as Lullah<br />
* Pari as Julia, Mukundan's girlfriend<br />
* [[Benjamin (actor)|Thirupaachi Benjamin]] as Dharmakartha<br />
* Muthiah Kannadasan as Krishnamoorthy "Kitty", cab driver<br />
* Harish Ravi as Neelu, a young priest<br />
* Dasarathy as Kailashnath Shastri "Baba"<br />
* Nimesha as Anu's biological mother<br />
* R. Gopinath as Raghu<br />
* S. Illam Bharathi as Jay<br />
* G. Dhayalan as Sam<br />
* U. Sankaran as Aththar<br />
* Indumathy Manikandan as Maragadham, Kundan's wife<br />
* [[Semmalar Annam]] as Bhavani<br />
* Esai as Rakesh, Anu's friend<br />
* Shakthi Ramani as Anjali, Pathi's ex-wife and Sashi's wife<br />
* [[Raaghav]] as Sashi, Pathi's friend<br />
* Kulanjinathan as an Inspector<br />
* S. Ashok Kumar as Bitto <br />
* Prasanna Rajagopalan as an Archeologist<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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| Title = The Mysterious Destination <br />
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== Production ==<br />
The show was produced by Abirami Media Works in collaboration with Naga Films and ZEE5 Originals. It was created and directed by L. Nagarajan, who is known for his 1990s thriller ''[[Marmadesam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |title=Aindham Vedham OTT release date: Where and when to stream the ZEE5 mythological series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/listicle/aindham-vedham-ott-release-date-where-and-when-to-stream-the-zee5-mythological-series/d34eb5fd3b186 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=www.ottplay.com}}</ref> The cinematography was done by Srinivasan Devarajan, editing by Rejeesh MR and the music was composed by Revaa.<ref name=":0" /><br />
The makers released the first official [[Moster (motion movie poster)|motion poster]] for ''Aindham Vedham'' on 3 October 2024. The official [[Teaser trailer|teaser]] was then released on 11 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-19 |title=Vijay Sethupathi unveils Aindham Vedham's trailer: Mythological series set to release on October 25 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vijay-sethupathi-unveils-aindham-vedhams-trailer-zee5-series-set-to-release-on-october-25-768947 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=WION |language=en-us}}</ref> The series is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 25 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Suksham |date=2024-10-12 |title=Aindham Vedham OTT release date Zee5: When to watch this Tamil mythological film |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/aindham-vedham-ott-release-date-zee5-when-to-watch-this-tamil-mythological-film-643694.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Indiatimes |language=en-IN}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Thinkal Menon of ''[[Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "A slick making style and fast-paced editing pattern would have worked wonders for ''Aindham Vedham'' which succeeds only partly in making the viewers connect with its characters on an emotional level."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aindham Vedham Season 1 Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/aindham-vedham/aindham-vedham-season-1/seasonreview/114499127.cms |access-date=2024-11-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''[[News 18]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Instead of being a mythical series that marries myth to science, ''Aindham Vedham'' ends up being a self-important work that insists upon itself."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aindham Vedham Review: Overwhelming Storylines Spoil Naga's Mythical Thriller |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/aindham-vedham-review-overwhelming-storylines-spoil-nagas-mythical-thriller-9098407.html |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Anusha Sundar of ''[[OTT Play]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "''Aidham Vedham'' can be given a shot to watch, but if it is really binge-worthy is debatable."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aindham Vedham Series Review: ZEE5 myth-thriller series interesting concepts but |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/aindham-vedham-series-review-zee5-myth-thriller-series-has-interesting-concepts-but-fails-to-capitalize-on-them/4b61a0fb10499 |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Narayani M of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "''Aindham Vedham'' could have conjured up a tighter screenplay, runtime and a show-don’t-tell set up, to create a solid premise that potentially opens a portal to a succesful &#91;sic&#93; franchise in the future."<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Narayani |date=2024-10-26 |title='Aindham Vedham' series review: A plot-heavy blend of spirituality and science fiction |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Oct/26/aindham-vedham-series-review-a-plot-heavy-blend-of-spirituality-and-science-fiction |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Despite its occasional shortcomings, ''Aindham Vedham'' emerges as a noteworthy addition to Indian streaming content."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-25 |title=Aindham Vedham review: Lacklustre execution undermines a few interesting ideas |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reviews/story/aindham-vedham-review-lacklustre-execution-undermines-a-few-interesting-ideas-2623051-2024-10-25 |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=33983792}}<br />
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/aindham-vedham/0-6-4z5632748 Aindham Vedham]'' on [[ZEE5]]<br />
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