This article provides a comprehensive of nostalgic, high-ranking dramas, and cult classics that kept Tamil viewers hooked.
Vijay TV (now Star Vijay) has been a pioneer in Tamil television since the mid-90s, producing some of the most culturally significant and "long-story" family dramas and cult classics Iconic Old Serials (Long Stories & Cult Hits)
A stunt-based reality show featuring celebrities.
These shows defined the channelโs early identity and often featured complex, multi-year storylines. Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2006โ2009) : One of the most famous school-based serials vijay tv old serials list full
Vijay TV carved out a unique niche in the 2000s by producing content specifically tailored for teenagers and young adults. No other Tamil channel captured college and school life quite like Star Vijay.
(2013โ2017): A popular family drama revolving around a joint family. Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai
Before diving into the list, it helps to understand the channel's background. Launched on , as Golden Eagle Communication , it was acquired by businessman Vijay Mallya and became Vijay TV within a year. The channel got its current identity in 2001 when it was taken over by the Star India network and rebranded as Star Vijay , though it's still widely known by its original name. Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2006โ2009) : One of the
| Serial Name | Year (approx.) | Notes | |-------------|----------------|-------| | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | 2006โ2009 | School-based youth series; a cult classic. | | Metti Oli | 2002โ2005 | Family drama set in a printing press. | | Sorgam | 2003โ2005 | Story of a lower-middle-class family. | | Aasai | 2005โ2006 | Romantic thriller. | | Kasthuri | 2006โ2008 | Female-centric family drama. | | Rathnavel | 2006โ2007 | Action-family saga. | | Kolangal | 2006โ2009 | Story of two sisters-in-law. | | Annamalai | 2008โ2010 | Revenge drama (remake of Hindi serial). | | Chellamay | 2007โ2009 | Rural family story. | | Nimmathi | 2008 | Light-hearted family serial. | | Idhayam | 2009โ2011 | Love and family drama. | | Thendral | 2009โ2012 | Focused on a middle-class woman. | | Madurai | 2010โ2012 | Set in Madurai; strong female lead. | | Office | 2011โ2013 | Workplace comedy-drama. | | Saravanan Meenatchi (S1) | 2011โ2013 | Romantic comedy family serial. | | Valli | 2012โ2014 | Devotional-folk tale. | | Deivam Thandha Veedu | 2013โ2017 | Remake of Hindi Diya Aur Baati Hum . | | Pillai Nila | 2013โ2015 | Twin sisters drama. | | Avan Aval Adhu | 2014โ2015 | Anthology of love stories. |
Over the years, it has evolved from a niche channel to a major player in Tamil entertainment. Initially competing with giants like Sun TV, Vijay TV carved its own path by pioneering innovative fiction shows with movie-like production values and launching hugely popular reality formats like Kalakka Povathu Yaaru and Super Singer . These shows created lasting memories for viewers, and this list is a tribute to that rich legacy of classic Tamil television.
Vijay TV was known for introducing urban setups and light-hearted situational dramas that resonated heavily with the working class. Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai Before diving into the
A engaging drama focusing on the friction and love between a son-in-law and his modern father-in-law.
(commonly known as Vijay TV) has been a cornerstone of Tamil entertainment for over two decades. Launched in the early 1990s, the channel evolved from a movie-centric platform into a powerhouse of daily soaps, reality shows, and dubbed series. For millions of Tamil Nadu households, the "Golden Era" of Vijay TVโroughly from 2005 to 2015โrepresents the peak of family drama, mythological storytelling, and experimental plots.
(2009โ2010): A village-based school drama set in the Theni district.