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Is it high art? No. But is it addictive, culturally relevant, and brilliantly programmed? (Bigg Boss reference intended).
Vijay TV changed the rulebook. In the early 2010s, they realized their audience was shifting. Working women, college students, and nuclear families in Chennai, Coimbatore, and abroad didn't relate to the "Naagin" style snakes or the 500-episode long wedding planning. vijay tv serial program
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Shows like Sundarakanda (2014) and Kalyana Parisu (2016) introduced a breezier, urban aesthetic. The characters wore jeans. They had jobs in IT parks. They spoke a mix of Tanglish (Tamil + English) that felt authentic to the urban millennial. No discussion about Vijay TV’s programming revival is complete without mentioning Bigg Boss Tamil (2017 onwards). Is it high art
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Shows like The Village (horror) and Marthanda (political thriller) are attempts to shed the "soap opera" tag. They are betting that the audience who grew up watching Vijay TV serials now wants higher production value and shorter seasons. Vijay TV serials aren't just "time pass" anymore. They are a mirror to the aspirational Tamil middle class. They reflect our anxieties about marriage, our love for gossip, and our desire for justice (served with a background score).