Star Vijay (now known as Vijay TV) launched in 1994 but found its distinct voice in the mid-2000s with a slate of progressive, youth-oriented, and socially relevant serials. This paper provides a full, categorized list of old Vijay TV serials from the channel’s formative years (approx. 2004–2015). Beyond the list, it analyzes the thematic shifts—from reality show dominance to long-running family dramas—and the channel’s role in launching modern Tamil television stars.
The sound of a school bell rang out, deafeningly loud. The living room melted away. For a brief second, Aravind wasn't standing in a dusty house; he was sitting on a bench in his school corridor. He looked at the screen and saw himself, fifteen years old, wearing a crumpled uniform, staring at a girl named Priya. The sheer weight of his teenage longing hit him like a physical blow. It was a memory he had buried deep, the pain of being invisible. vijay tv old serials list full
| Serial Name | Original Run / Key Period | Brief Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2020–Present | Follows a traditional housewife who decides to pursue her own dreams and career. | | Aranmanai Kili | NA | A popular show that was part of the channel's successful lineup. | | Amman | NA | A mythological drama about Goddess Amman. | | Senthoora Poove | 2020–2022 | A soap opera that explored complex family relationships. | | Kanne Kalaimaane | 2024–Present | A regular weekday serial that was launched in 2024. | | Chellamma | 2022–Present | A family drama that premiered in mid-2022. | | Veetuku Veedu Vaasapadi | 2024–Present | A family drama about neighbors and their interwoven lives. | Star Vijay (now known as Vijay TV) launched
Vijay TV (Star Vijay) has produced numerous iconic Tamil serials and reality shows over the decades Beyond the list, it analyzes the thematic shifts—from
The absolute peak of Tamil youth television. It beautifully captured school life, friendships, rivalries, and puppy love. It spawned an entire generation of stars including Sivakarthikeyan (who hosted promotional events) and Rio Raj.