Namma Veetu Ponnu () is a 2021 Indian television drama that premiered on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It was produced by Global Villagers. It is an official remake of Khorkuto, which aired on Star Jalsha. It was premiered on 16 August 2021 and ended on 25 March 2023 with 478 episodes.
Synopsis It is a family drama revolving around a girl, Meenakshi, who crosses paths with a scientist, Karthik who belongs to a middle-class joint family, and everything changes. Apart from a love story, It narrates the tale of a joint family, its roots, and beliefs.
"Namma Veettu Ponnu" intricately spins the tale of Karthik and Meenakshi, two individuals whose lives are shaped by vastly different backgrounds and temperaments. Karthik, the epitome of responsibility, is molded by the warmth and values of his tight-knit joint family. Raised amidst love and tradition, he holds deep reverence for familial bonds, a quality ingrained in his being. On the other hand, Meenakshi emerges from a solitary upbringing as the only child, her disposition colored by stubbornness and a fiery temper.
Their worlds collide unexpectedly at a family gathering, sparking a heated exchange that reveals the stark contrast in their personalities. Despite their initial clash, the chemistry between them is palpable, drawing the attention of their relatives who see potential in their union. Thus, begins the orchestration of plans to unite them in matrimony.
As the narrative unfolds, viewers are enveloped in the intricate web of fate as Karthik and Meenakshi navigate the complexities of their relationship. Will their divergent personalities find common ground amidst the trials they face? Can love transcend their differences, or will adversity threaten to tear them apart? These questions lie at the heart of their journey as they embark on a path toward discovering the true essence of companionship amidst the backdrop of family dynamics and personal growth.
Cast Main Ashwini Aanandita as Meenakshi Karthik – Chezhiyan and Gayatri's daughter; Divya's cousin; Anu's best friend; Karthi's wife Surjith Kumar (Season 1) → Arun (Season 2) as Karthik "Karthi" Vasudevan – Vasudevan and Nandini's son; Malar's brother; Shiva, Pavithra and Anu's cousin; Meenakshi's husband Srividya Natrajan as Sakthi, Velan’s wife - a woman who is determined to stand up for her rights in society. Vigneshwaran (Season 2) as Abi Velan and Sakthi's daughter
Supporting Sherin Jaanu / Lailaa as Divya – Selvi's daughter; Meenakshi's cousin; Karthi's best friend who one-sidedly loves him Ravi Chandran as Velayudham aka Velu – The Head of the Family; Vasudevan, Thiyagu and Paaru's brother; Visalam's husband; Shiva and Pavithra's father. Vadivu's father-in-law. Nithya Ravindran / Revathee Shankar as Visalatchi "Visalam" Velayudham – Velu's wife; Shiva and Pavithra's mother. Vadivu's mother-in-law. Tamil Selvi / Sri Priya as Nandhini Vasudevan – Vasudevan's wife; Karthi and Malar's mother. Meenakshi's mother-in-law. Venkat Subramanian as Thiyagarajan aka Thiyagu – Velu, Vasudevan and Paaru's brother; Kallu's husband; Anu's father VJ Sandhya as Kalyani "Kallu" Thiyagarajan – Thiyagu's wife; Anu's mother Amrutha Abishek as Parvathy aka Paaru – Velu, Vasudevan and Thiyagu's sister; Mahesh's wife Vetri Velan as Mahesh – Paaru's Husband Vaishali Taniga as Malarvizhi "Malar" Vasudevan Kalaiyarasan – Vasudevan and Nandhini's daughter; Karthi's sister; Shiva, Pavithra and Anu's cousin; Kalai's wife VJ Pappu as Kalaiyarasan aka Kalai – Devagi's son; Malar's husband Arunima Sudhakar as Anuradha "Anu" Thiyagarajan – Thiyagu and Kalyani's daughter; Shiva, Pavithra, Karthi and Malar's cousin; Meenakshi's best friend Praveen Nandagopal / Jack as Shivakanth "Shiva" Velayudham – Velu and Visalam's son; Pavithra's younger brother. Karthi, Malar and Anu's cousin; Vadivu's husband. Shabnam as Vadivukarasi "Vadivu" Shivakanth – Shiva's wife M. J. Shriram as Dr. Chezhiyan – Selvi's brother; Gayatri's husband; Meenakshi's father Priyadharshini / Banumathi as Selvi – Chezhiyan's sister; Divya's mother; Meenakshi's aunt Prakash Rajan as Divya's father and Selvi's estranged husband Sujatha Panju / Kiruba as Dr. Gayatri Chezhiyan – Chezhiyan's wife; Meenakshi's mother Manoj Kumar as Vasudevan – Velu, Thiyagu and Paaru's brother; Nandhini's husband; Karthi and Malar's father Magesh as Dinesh – Meenakshi's close friend Gayatri Devi as Devagi – Kalai's mother Salma as Devi – Mahesh's sister-in-law Arun (Season 1) as Bharathi – Pavithra’s son; Visalatchi and Velayadhum's grandson Yamuna Chinnadurai as Dr. Jeevapriya (Jeeva) – Meenakshi's collegemate
Adaptations LanguageTitleOriginal releaseNetwork(s)Last airedNotesRef.BengaliKhorkuto খড়কুটো17 August 2020Star Jalsha21 August 2022OriginalTamilNamma Veetu Ponnu நம்ம வீட்டு பொண்ணு16 August 2021Star Vijay 25 March 2023RemakeMarathiThipkyanchi Rangoli ठिपक्यांची रांगोळी4 October 2021Star Pravah18 November 2023MalayalamPalunku പളുങ്ക്22 November 2021Asianet30 December 2022HindiKabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey कभी कभी इत्तेफाक से3 January 2022StarPlus20 August 2022KannadaJenugudu ಜೇನುಗೂಡು21 February 2022Star Suvarna30 September 2023
References
External links Namma Veetu Ponnu at Disney+ Hotstar