Streaming service ZEE5 on Thursday announced its new Tamil original series ‘Thadayam’, featuring actors Samuthirakani and Sshivada in lead roles. The upcoming show promises a gripping narrative rooted in crime and investigation, bringing a story inspired by real-life incidents to the digital platform.

According to a PTI report, ‘Thadayam’, which translates to “clue” in English, is a crime thriller based on true events that unfolded along the border of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in 1999. The series aims to explore a tense investigation set against the backdrop of cross-border developments, blending realism with suspenseful storytelling.

Written and directed by Navinkumar Palanivel, the series features Samuthirakani in the role of Sub-Inspector Adhiyaman, while Sshivada portrays Inspector Lakshmi. The characters are expected to navigate complex circumstances as they pursue crucial clues in a challenging case, forming the core of the show’s investigative drama.

With its focus on real-life inspiration and intense performances, ‘Thadayam’ is set to add to ZEE5’s expanding slate of regional content, offering viewers a suspense-driven narrative centred on crime, truth and the pursuit of justice.