When and Where to Watch Thadayam on OTT? Release Date, Cast Details & Storyline Of Tamil Action Thriller Explained
Thadayam is an upcoming Tamil action thriller web series starring Samuthirakani and Sshivada. Inspired by real events from 1999, the series promises a gripping murder mystery with emotional depth, set in rural Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. This marks Samuthirakani’s first digital series.
Thadayam Release Date & Platform
The series is set to premiere on 27th February 2026 and will be available exclusively on ZEE5. Fans can watch it in original Tamil, with possible dubbed versions in other languages to follow soon.
Cast & Crew
Main Cast: Samuthirakani as SI Athiyamaan, Sshivada as Inspector Lakshmi, with supporting actors Raj Tirandas, Munnar Ramesh, Sundharpandyan, Prem, and Kotravai.
Crew Highlights: Directed and written by Navinkumar Palanivel, produced by Cocktail Cinemas, music by Vibin Baskar, and cinematography by KK.
Storyline
Thadayam follows Sub Inspector Athiyamaan, a newly transferred police officer investigating a series of brutal village murders. Each crime scene reveals a disturbing pattern the killer steals sacred symbols of marriage & spreading fear and suspicion in the community.
Story Inspired by True Events
The series is inspired by true events that unfolded along the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh border in 1999, making it a haunting and authentic investigation drama.
Why Thadayam Is a Must‑Watch
Thadayam stands out as a true crime inspired thriller that blends procedural drama with psychological depth and rural intrigue. Its real events inspiration and intense narrative make it ideal for fans of gritty investigative series and Tamil digital content in 2026.
Disclaimer
Thadayam is a fictionalized retelling inspired by true events. All characters and incidents are depicted for dramatization purposes. Streaming details and release dates are accurate as of publication.
