Siragadikka Aasai (transl. The Desire to Fly) is a Tamil-language drama series that premiered on January 23, 2023, on Star Vijay. Airing six days a week at 9 PM, the show is produced by B. Srinivasan and Raadhika Srinivasan under Vikatan Televistas Pvt Ltd. Directed by S. Kumaran, the series follows the unexpected union of Meena, the eldest daughter from a modest family, and Muthukumar, an unconventional taxi driver battling alcoholism. Their journey toward mutual understanding and self-improvement, amidst societal pressures, forms the crux of this engaging narrative.
The ensemble cast includes Vetri Vasanth as Muthukumar, Gomathi Priya as Meena, R. Sundarrajan as Annamalai (Muthu’s father), Anila Sreekumar as Vijaya (Muthu’s mother), Sri Deva as Ravikumar (Muthu’s younger brother), and Diwakar as Manojkumar (Muthu’s elder brother). The show also features Narasimha Raju, Anila, A. Revathy, and Sudhakar in supporting roles. The screenplay is crafted by Guru Sampath Kumar, N. Santhanam Kumar, and Alvin Prashanth Raj, with cinematography by S. T. Martz and editing by B. Chandru and R. Bala Gurunathan.
Siragadikka Aasai has garnered critical acclaim, securing multiple accolades at the 9th Vijay Television Awards in 2024, including Best Serial, Best Hero for Vetri Vasanth, and Best Heroine for Gomathi Priya. The series’ popularity has led to adaptations in other languages, such as the Telugu remake titled Gundeninda Gudigantalu.
