Aha Kalyanam is the Tamil adaptation of the popular Bengali television serial Gaatchora. Star Vijay launched the family drama on 20 March at 7:00 PM, with original episodes scheduled from Monday to Saturday.
The serial features Mounika (Vijaya Rekha), Vikram Shri, Gayathri Sri, Vibish, RG Ram, Bhavya Shri, Akshaya Kandamuthan and Anitha Venkat among its prominent cast members. Mounika plays Kodeeswari, while Vikram Shri appears as Surya.
Gaatchora became a successful fiction format for the Star network and was adapted into several Indian languages. Along with Aha Kalyanam in Tamil, its adaptations include Teri Meri Doriyaann, Brahmamudi, Patharamattu, Katheyondu Shuruvagide and Laxmichya Paulanni.
Aha Kalyanam Serial Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial Name | Aha Kalyanam (ஆஹா கல்யாணம்) |
| Language | Tamil |
| Channel | Star Vijay, Star Vijay HD |
| Launch Date | 20 March |
| Telecast Days | Monday to Saturday |
| Telecast Time | 7:00 PM |
| Original Serial | Gaatchora |
| Original Language | Bengali |
| Lead Actors | Vikram Shri, Mounika |
| Other Cast | Gayathri Sri, Vibish, RG Ram, Bhavya Shri, Akshaya Kandamuthan, Anitha Venkat |
| Original Streaming Platform | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Current Streaming Platform | JioHotstar |
| Genre | Family Drama |
Gaatchora Remade in Tamil as Aha Kalyanam
Star Vijay introduced Aha Kalyanam as the official Tamil adaptation of Star Jalsha’s Gaatchora. The channel initially revealed the project through a coming-soon promo before launching the serial in its evening fiction lineup.
The original Bengali serial features Gourab Chatterjee, Solanki Roy, Anindya Chatterjee and Shreema Bhattacharjee among its principal cast. Gaatchora was produced by Acropoliis Entertainment for Star Jalsha.
The success of the original resulted in the story being adapted for multiple regional television markets.
Before Aha Kalyanam arrived in Tamil, the Kannada version Katheyondu Shuruvagide, Hindi version Teri Meri Doriyaann and Telugu adaptation Brahmamudi had already expanded the Gaatchora story into other languages.
Aha Kalyanam Star Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Vikram Shri | Surya |
| Mounika (Vijaya Rekha) | Kodeeswari |
| Vibish | Gautham |
| RG Ram / Ganesh Ram | Vijay |
| Akshaya Kandamuthan | Mahalakshmi |
| Gayathri Sri | Aishwarya |
| Bhavya Shri | Prabha |
| Anitha Venkat | Supporting Cast |
The serial revolves around multiple characters and families, following the basic family and relationship-driven premise of the Bengali original.
Mounika as Kodeeswari
Popular actress Mounika, also known as Vijaya Rekha, plays Kodeeswari in Aha Kalyanam. Her character is one of the important figures in the Tamil adaptation.
Along with Mounika, the ensemble featuring Vikram Shri, Gayathri Sri, Vibish, RG Ram, Bhavya Shri, Akshaya Kandamuthan and Anitha Venkat brings the Tamil version of the Gaatchora story to Star Vijay viewers.
Gaatchora Remakes in Other Indian Languages
Gaatchora is one of the Bengali fiction titles adapted by the Star network across several regional channels.
| Language | Serial | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | Gaatchora | Star Jalsha |
| Tamil | Aha Kalyanam | Star Vijay |
| Hindi | Teri Meri Doriyaann | Star Plus |
| Telugu | Brahmamudi | Star Maa |
| Malayalam | Patharamattu | Asianet |
| Kannada | Katheyondu Shuruvagide | Star Suvarna |
| Marathi | Laxmichya Paulanni | Star Pravah |
Teri Meri Doriyaann – Hindi
Teri Meri Doriyaann is the Hindi adaptation of Gaatchora on Star Plus. Its cast includes Vijayendra Kumeria, Himanshi Parashar, Tushar Dhembla, Roopam Sharma, Jatin Arora and Prachi Hada.
Brahmamudi – Telugu
Star Maa adapted Gaatchora into Telugu as Brahmamudi. The serial features Maanas Nagulapalli and Deepika Rangaraju among the lead cast and became a successful fiction title for the channel.
Katheyondu Shuruvagide – Kannada
Katheyondu Shuruvagide is the Kannada adaptation telecast on Star Suvarna. Akshata Deshpande plays Kriti, one of the principal characters.
Patharamattu – Malayalam
Asianet brought the story to Malayalam television as Patharamattu, which launched on 15 May at 8:30 PM.
Laxmichya Paulanni – Marathi
Laxmichya Paulanni is the Marathi adaptation on Star Pravah. The serial launched on 20 November 2023 at 9:30 PM, with Isha Keskar playing Kala.
Aha Kalyanam Telecast and Streaming
Aha Kalyanam was launched as a Monday-to-Saturday serial at 7:00 PM on Star Vijay and Star Vijay HD.
Episodes were originally made available digitally through Disney+ Hotstar. Following the streaming platform transition, Star network television content is now associated with JioHotstar.
Other Vijay TV Serials
Around the launch period of Aha Kalyanam, Star Vijay’s fiction lineup included Bharathi Kannamma 2, Siragadikka Aasai, Mahanadhi, Kaatrukkenna Veli, Kanne Kalaimaane, Chellamma, Namma Veetu Ponnu, Thendral Vanthu Ennai Thodum, Muthazhagu, Mouna Raagam 2, Thamizhum Saraswathiyum, Raja Rani 2, Eeramana Rojave 2, Pandian Stores and Baakiyalakshmi.
The channel had also announced new fiction projects including Ponni and Kizhakku Vaasal.
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Is Aha Kalyanam a Remake?
Yes. Aha Kalyanam is the official Tamil remake of the Bengali serial Gaatchora, originally produced by Acropoliis Entertainment for Star Jalsha.
The same story has also been adapted as Teri Meri Doriyaann in Hindi, Brahmamudi in Telugu, Patharamattu in Malayalam, Katheyondu Shuruvagide in Kannada and Laxmichya Paulanni in Marathi.
Who Are the Lead Actors of Aha Kalyanam?
Vikram Shri and Mounika are among the principal actors of Aha Kalyanam. The supporting ensemble includes Gayathri Sri, Vibish, RG Ram, Bhavya Shri, Akshaya Kandamuthan and Anitha Venkat.
Where to Watch Aha Kalyanam Episodes?
Aha Kalyanam originally aired on Star Vijay and Star Vijay HD, with episodes available digitally through Disney+ Hotstar during its original telecast period. The Star network’s current streaming service is JioHotstar.
