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Astro Premieres ‘Aadhira’ on 14 July: A New Drama about Strength and Courage

by Shivashangkari Chandran
July 14, 2025
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Astro’s latest Tamil series Aadhira is more than just a gripping drama, it’s a courageous voice for those suffering in silence. Premiering on 14th July 2025, the series airs Monday to Thursday at 9PM on Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch 202), Astro GO, On Demand, and sooka. Adapted from the widely successful Malay series ‘Syurga Itu Bukan Mudah’, this Vinmeen Exclusive marks a turning point in Malaysian Tamil entertainment, shining a light on an often-ignored but urgent issue, domestic abuse and the quiet resilience of women.

Produced by Keris Media Networks Sdn Bhd, directed by R.Azizan, and headlined by Rubini Sambanthan in her Tamil debut, Aadhira tells the story of a strong, independent woman who falls into the cycle of abuse after marriage. Her husband, Dharma, belongs to a toxic group of men whose manipulation pushes Aadhira to her limits, especially when her child’s safety is at stake. The series bravely navigates the emotional, financial, and psychological torment that many women endure behind closed doors.

A First for Tamil Drama With Purpose

According to Jegan Manickam, Senior Assistant Vice President of Content for Astro’s Indian Customer Business, Aadhira is a significant milestone. ‘This is the first time, in Astro Vinmeen Exclusive we have taken a Malay adaption drama series, “Syurga Itu Bukan Muda”, he shared.

The story, reflects for ‘cruciality of what women face in life, in terms of marriage, work, most importantly, how they rise from it. When a women see a story like this on screen, it can inspire them to speak out.

The series is part of a larger movement in collaboration with the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO). This partnership reinforces the intention behind Aadhira, to create space for stories that matter, and to encourage women to seek help instead of suffering in silence.

When Drama Mirrors Reality

For WAO Executive Director Nazreen Nizam, Aadhira hits close to home, WAO has spent over four decades responding to domestic violence and advocating for gender equality. From running shelters and hotlines to pushing legal reforms and training public agencies, WAO’s work spans across multiple layers of society and challenges still persist.

Nazreen noted that abuse comes in many forms, not just physical. It can be emotional, psychological, financial, and even sexual abuse exist. And in some communities, these are still normalised. Victims often fear speaking up, and even when they do, they face hurdles, whether its unsympathetic police officers or a society that asks them to stay silent to ‘protect the family’.

Watching Aadhira, Nazreen admitted, it was not easy. It is the reality that happens around women. She stressed the importance of platforming such stories to raise awareness, not only for survivors, but also for family members who may be unknowingly complicit in encouraging silence. This isn’t just one woman’s story, its many.

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A Role With Purpose

For Rubini Sambanthan, Aadhira is more than a character, its a calling. Rubini takes on her first Tamil lead role in what she calls, ‘a challenging but meaningful experience’. While the language was her biggest hurdle, she overcame it with the help of her director and crew.

“This is my first Tamil debut and I’m so grateful to be given such a great stressful character, and I would say the challenges that I went through is mainly the language, because I don’t speak Tamil fluently , but with a lot of help from my director and my AD we manage to get it done”.

The emotional weight of the character, however was something Rubini fully embraced. 

“When I was suggested to this role, its typically not an easy character to accept immediately, but i think you have to stand for a certain things in life. It’s about women empowerment , generally about women resilience. I think its time for women to standup, and bring this kind of character out”.

She also shared her experience working with her co-star Theebaan G,

“There’s no Dharma without Aadhira, and no Aadhira without Dharma, my co-star Theeban, I think we both had an energy that matches each other well. What we tried to bring in Aadhira is a little different then ‘Syurga Itu Muda’, we’re trying to bring a new flavour to it and I think you guys will like it.

Beyond the Screen: A Movement in the Making

Aadhira is not just another prime series, it is part of a broader campaign to empower women and encourage open conversations about domestic abuse. Astro’s decision to adapt a story like ‘Syurga Itu Bukan Mudah’ into the Tamil space is bold, necessary, and reflective.

For viewers, Aadhira may serve as a mirror, one that reflects the hidden struggles of many, while also offering the hope of escape, healing, and justice. Its a reminder that television can be more than just entertainment.

Produced by Elena Thomas from Keris Media Networks Sdn Bhd, Aadhira features a star-studded cast line up including Rubini Sambanthan, Theebaan G, Saarra Selva, Kavitha Sinhya, Kaarthick Jay, Angayar Kanni, Priscilla Nair and many more.

Catch the premiere of Aadhira, a series that promises inspiring storytelling and relatable moments, airing every Monday to Thursday at 9pm on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202). Watch it via TV, Astro GO, On Demand, and sooka.

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