Prime Video has set the exclusive global premiere date for its upcoming Tamil Original comedy-drama series, ‘Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam,’ on September 20, 2024.

Directed by Naga and written by Balakumaran Murugesan, the eight-episode series is produced by The Viral Fever (TVF). It offers a heartwarming exploration of rural Tamil Nadu, brought to life by a talented ensemble cast including Abishek Kumar, Chetan Kadambi, Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj.

The series will be available on Prime Video in Tamil, with English subtitles, across over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The comedy-drama follows Sidharth (Abishek Kumar), an engineering graduate from Chennai who takes on a challenging job as a secretary in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam. Sidharth navigates rural life and its eccentric villagers, leading to a comedy of errors filled with unexpected twists.

Manish Menghani, Director of Content Licensing at Prime Video India, commented, “The ever-evolving tastes and preferences of our diverse audience drive us to expand our local language content with authentic, relatable, and engaging stories. Collaborating with longstanding partners like TVF, we are excited to present the Tamil Original comedy-drama ‘Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam’. This series brings a delightful blend of humor with heartwarming moments through a simple yet gripping narrative, making it an irresistibly binge-worthy entertainer. With its authentic rural charm and universal themes of community dynamics, brought to life by an exceptionally versatile ensemble cast, it is sure to captivate audiences.”

Vijay Koshy, President of The Viral Fever (TVF), added, “It has been wonderful to partner with Prime Video to present the Tamil Original series ‘Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam’. The entire team has done a fantastic job of authentically capturing the simplicity and sometimes challenging aspects of everyday life in a small rural village, with humor and authenticity. We are confident that ‘Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam’ will strike a chord with viewers both in India and around the world when it premieres globally.”

Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam is the latest addition to the Prime Video catalog, enhancing the platform’s offering of local language content. Prime members in India can access the show as part of their membership, which provides a range of benefits for ₹1499 per year.