Mumbai: Colors Tamil is all set to present the world television premiere of the blockbuster film "Thaen," as part of its Sunday Cine Jumbo programming. Viewers can watch this critically acclaimed film on 13 March at 5.30 p.m.

Written and directed by Ganesh Vinayakan, "Thaen" is a 2021 drama film starring Tharun Kumar and Abarnathi in the lead roles and Aruldoss and Bava Lakshmanan in supporting roles.  “I am excited that 'Thaen' will be airing on a popular channel like Colors Tamil,” said actor Tharun Kumar. “It is an engaging film that encompasses the dire social and political issues of the current times. With an engaging thread and powerful drama, I am certain that this would be a great weekend watch for the audience.”

The film is an adaptation of a real-life incident that narrates the story of Velu, a young uneducated beekeeper and an economically backward husband who encounters the death of his wife Poongodi diagnosed with a rare disease. The dark emotions come into play when Velu carries his dead wife to the cremation ground as he was unable to pay for the mortuary van. This brings forth the plight of the people belonging to the tribal community in the forest areas who are inaccessible to the services, which others enjoy.

“I was inspired to create 'Thaen' as I wanted to bring to light the real-life story of the Muthuvan tribes of Tamil Nadu who faced a similar episode as showcased in the film,” said director Ganesh Vinayakan. “With this story, I wanted to create awareness among the audiences on the predicaments of the economically backward sections of the society. I am glad that my film is airing on Colors Tamil, a channel that proposes to create impacting stories for its viewers.”