# Thai Maaman (TV series)
**Thai Maaman**, also billed as **Thai Maaman - Thaikku Nigaranavan** (transl. *Maternal uncle*), is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language melodrama and romance television series that airs on [Star Vijay](https://www.edgepedia.org/star-vijay).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Broadcast schedule | Monday to Friday at 19:00[5](https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2026/Apr/21/broadcast-date-announced-for-ranjiths-series-thaai-maaman) |
## Premise
At the heart of the series are Mayandi, a well-regarded landlord from Rasingapuram, a village in Theni district, [Tamil Nadu](https://www.edgepedia.org/tamil-nadu), and Pechi, his junior sister wedded to Manjamalai from Nagalapuram next door.
The break comes at the ear-piercing ceremony of Ilavarasi, the third daughter of Manjamalai and Pechi. A fight breaks out between Mayandi and Manjamalai, and Manjamalai's father is killed by Sudalai, Manjamalai's wastrel and drunkard brother-in-law, who puts the blame on Mayandi. Mayandi also accidentally cuts off Manjamalai's hand during the fight.
**Aftermath.** While Mayandi is in prison, his wife Meenatchi distances the family from Pechi's household and tends his land, eventually becoming rich through her work. A streaming synopsis summarizes the setup in one line: after serving fourteen years for the feud, Mayandi returns to his village seeking peace and proposes a marriage between his son and his sworn enemy's daughter to end generations of hatred.[1](https://www.astro.com.my/content/details/UEFDSzAwMDAwMDAwMDA1OTcyNDg%3D-Thaai-Maaman) Episode listings on the platform carry titles such as "Mayandi Gets Convicted," "Mayandi's Emotional Return," and "Manjamalai's Murderous Plot," tracking the feud's escalation.[2](https://www.tataplaybinge.com/watch/series/thaai-maaman-season-1/63411)
A fuller synopsis from a serial database adds the younger generation's stakes: Mayandi and Meenakshi have a son, Azhagar, and a daughter, Thenmozhi, while Pechi dreams of marrying her daughter Poongodi to Azhagar, a wish Mayandi approves while the children are still young. The families then separate and become rivals, and Azhagar and Poongodi grow to hate each other.[3](https://nettv4u.com/about/tamil/tv-serials/thai-maaman)
## Production
**Studio and crew.** The serial is produced by Jagan Baskaran under the Box Office Studio banner, a company that had already delivered *Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum* (2021–2023), *Kaatrukkenna Veli* (2021–2023), and *Chellamma* (2022–2024) for Star Vijay, and had earlier revived the channel's popular comedy show *Kalakkapovathu Yaaru* in a new format.[4](https://tamil.behindtalkies.com/ranjith-in-vijay-tv-new-serial-thai-maaman/) Manoj Kumar, the director, was previously known for *Mouna Raagam* (2017–2023) and *[Chinna Marumagal](https://www.edgepedia.org/chinna-marumagal-tv-series)*; Chandru Dhuraiyappan wrote the screenplay and dialogues.
The concept is based on director Bharathiraja's 1993 film *[Kizhakku Cheemayile](https://www.edgepedia.org/kizhakku-cheemayile)*, which starred Vijayakumar and Radhika.[5](https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2026/Apr/21/broadcast-date-announced-for-ranjiths-series-thaai-maaman) Tamil press coverage noted the shift in framing: serials conventionally center on the affection between an elder brother and his sister, while this one is built around the *thaai maaman*, the maternal uncle, relationship instead.[5](https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2026/Apr/21/broadcast-date-announced-for-ranjiths-series-thaai-maaman)
**Casting.** Tamil film actor [Ranjith](https://www.edgepedia.org/ranjith-actor) was cast as Mayandi, marking his return to television after participating in *[Bigg Boss](https://www.edgepedia.org/bigg-boss-tamil-tv-series)* season 8, where he stayed about seventy days; he had earlier made his small-screen debut through Star Vijay's *Chendhoorapoove* and made a special appearance in *Bhagyalekshmi*.[5](https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2026/Apr/21/broadcast-date-announced-for-ranjiths-series-thaai-maaman) Supporting cast reported in the trade press includes Sastik, Shiyara Shalini, Pasi Sathya, Agasthya, Bhavani, and Preetha Suresh in prominent roles.[3](https://nettv4u.com/about/tamil/tv-serials/thai-maaman)
## Broadcast
The broadcast date was officially announced in April 2026, and the series premiered on Star Vijay on 27 April 2026.[5](https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2026/Apr/21/broadcast-date-announced-for-ranjiths-series-thaai-maaman) One serial database describes the schedule as Monday to Saturday,[3](https://nettv4u.com/about/tamil/tv-serials/thai-maaman) while the series' own credits page gives Monday to Friday; the weekly episode listings on streaming platforms follow the five-day pattern.[2](https://www.tataplaybinge.com/watch/series/thaai-maaman-season-1/63411) The series is also carried internationally, including on Astro GO in Malaysia, where it is listed as a 2026 family drama.[1](https://www.astro.com.my/content/details/UEFDSzAwMDAwMDAwMDA1OTcyNDg%3D-Thaai-Maaman)
## Other uses of the title
The title has been used more than once in Tamil entertainment. *Thai Maaman* is also a 1994 Tamil-language political satire film directed by Guru Dhanapal, starring [Sathyaraj](https://www.edgepedia.org/sathyaraj) and Meena, released on 16 September 1994, with story by Anu Mohan, music by Deva, and production by M. G. Pictures.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34877738/) Separately, *Maaman* (2025) is a Tamil family drama film starring Soori and [Aishwarya Lekshmi](https://www.edgepedia.org/aishwarya-lekshmi), directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, about an uncle's bond with his nephew.[7](https://filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/maaman/cast-crew.html) Neither is connected to the 2026 television series beyond the shared word *maaman*, the Tamil term for a maternal uncle or the husband's side of a family relationship.
## References
1. [Thaai Maaman, Astro](https://www.astro.com.my/content/details/UEFDSzAwMDAwMDAwMDA1OTcyNDg%3D-Thaai-Maaman)
2. [Watch Thaai Maaman Online All Episodes, Tata Play Binge](https://www.tataplaybinge.com/watch/series/thaai-maaman-season-1/63411)
3. [Tamil Tv Serial Thai Maaman Synopsis Aired On Star Vijay Channel, Nettv4u](https://nettv4u.com/about/tamil/tv-serials/thai-maaman)
4. [Ranjith Vijay Tv New Serial Thai Maaman, Tamil Behind Talkies](https://tamil.behindtalkies.com/ranjith-in-vijay-tv-new-serial-thai-maaman/)
5. [Broadcast Date Announced for Ranjith's Series 'Thaai Maaman', Dinamani](https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2026/Apr/21/broadcast-date-announced-for-ranjiths-series-thaai-maaman)
6. [Thai Maaman (1994), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34877738/)
7. [Maaman Cast & Crew, FilmiBeat](https://filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/maaman/cast-crew.html)
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