Actor and director V. Thiruselvam , best known for his role as Gnanaraj in the iconic Tamil daily soap Metti Oli , has now joined the cast of the much-awaited second season of Ethirneechal. The announcement has sparked excitement among fans of Tamil television .
A source close to the production revealed to ETimes TV, “Thiruselvam will be seen in an important role, playing the character named Jeevanandham .” His addition to the cast is expected to bring a new dimension to the storyline.
Ethirneechal, which originally premiered in February 2022, garnered immense popularity for its progressive narrative and strong female leads. The show stars Parvathy Venkitaramanan , Kaniha, Priyadarshini Neelakandan, and Haripriya Isai in pivotal roles. Interestingly, the series is also written and directed by Thiruselvam himself, making his on-screen return even more noteworthy.
The first season focused on Janani , an ambitious and educated woman, and her three co-sisters, Eshwari, Renuka, and Nandhini, who were forced into domestic roles by their uneducated and controlling husbands. As Janani began to question the oppressive norms in her new household, she emerged as a beacon of hope and strength for her sisters-in-law.
The plot took several emotional turns as Janani’s husband Sakthivel, initially supportive, began to change under the influence of his domineering brother Gunasekaran. After a painful fallout, Janani chose to walk away but later returned with a mission to empower her co-sisters.
With Thiruselvam stepping into a key role, Ethirneechal 2 is expected to deepen its narrative and continue highlighting issues of gender inequality , independence, and empowerment. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how his character, Jeevanandham, will shape the journey ahead.