Thadayam series 2026: Release date, plot, OTT platform, cast; Everything to know about Samuthirakani’s crime drama

Thadayam series 2026: Written and directed by Navinkumar Palanivel, the upcoming crime drama web series stars Samuthirakani and will soon stream on OTTplay Premium

Thadayam series 2026

Thadayam is an upcoming Tamil crime web series, which is all set to premiere this week. While there are scores of crime dramas releasing every weekend, this one, hits different; given it is said to be inspired from true events and has a unique plot to it. Want to know more? Here is everything you need to know about Thadayam web series:

Thadayam series 2026: What is release date, plot, OTT platform?

What is Thadayam release date?

Thadayam is an upcoming web series, which is set to stream this week. The crime thriller series will premiere on February 27. All the episodes are expected to drop in one go.

What is Thadayam plot?

Set against the backdrop of the 90s and rural border villages, Thadayam is a series which follows the disturbing pattern of midnight murders. The scenes are identical, with each trail getting colder. There is also a chilling detail, as the cops come to know that the killer steals only the sacred symbols of marriage. Soon, fear begins to spread, and a newly transferred officer uncovers a ritualistic thread behind the crimes, leading to a tense, night‑driven investigation where every revelation deepens the mystery.

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What’s in Thadayam trailer?

The trailer of Thadayam is now out. It begins with a milkman spotting a chilling scene, with the death of a woman. Soon, the scene shifts to police station, and the protagonist is SI Adhiyaman. While on the outside he appears to be reckless, the cop in fact is an intelligent investigator. Soon, the murders begin to take place at a rapid space, and the question is who has done 70 murders to hid 7 murders. If that is not murky, why is the killer stealing sacred symbols of marriage?

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What is Thadayam OTT platform?

Thadayam is set to stream on ZEE5. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch the series. Thadayam is one of the originals of the streaming platform, which has been backing series lie Veduvan, Regai and Heartiley Battery in the latest.

Who is Thadayam cast and crew?

The cast of Thadayam is headed by Samuthirakani who plays the lead role. Apart from him, Shivada, Raj Tirandas, Munnar Ramesh, Sundharpandyan, Prem, Kotravai, Vishakan, Pulipandi, Abhishek Joseph George, Ravichandran, Karthi, Suparna, and Dayalan appear in important roles. The story is penned by Navinkumar Palanivel, who has also directed the series. Shot by cinematographer KK, Thadayam is edited by Dinesh Kumar. Vibin Baskar is the music director.

Thadayam FAQs

Q. What is OTT release date of Thadayam?

A. Thadayam will stream on ZEE5 on February 27 via OTTplay Premium.

Q. What is Thadayam about?

A. Thadayam is a murder mystery web series about a cop solving a case about series of murders.

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