Chinna Papa Periya Papa is an Indian-Tamil language sitcom television series that aired on Sun TV. Over eighteen years, Chinna Papa Periya Papa has rolled out four seasons. The first season was premiered on 2000.
The series is produced by Radhika Sarathkumar under the banner of Radaan Mediaworks.
The first season of Chinna Papa Periya Papa was set in 1999. Chinna Papa is a wealthy woman who lives in Indra Nagar, who loves money and showing off. She is married to Vasudevan and has a son Harish. Harish is married to Periya Papa aka Kavitha. Pattabi is Periya Papa's brother-in-law who stays with the family. The series is about funny situations in their home which usually ends up in a bad note, mostly with the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo's fight and the men getting in between and wacked. Pattabi becomes Chinna Papa's sidekick and aids in many situation to help the family gain more money, but as usual, it ends up bad for the whole family or a few members of the family. Following the abandonment of his sister-in-laws family in season 1.
Season 2
Pattabi is adopted by another Chinna Papa, Periya Papa family leading to a new cast in season 2. A new addition of Periya Papa's son, Pizza is introduced. Similar hilarious situation follow them as well.
Season 3
Season 3 is once again with Chinna Papa and Periya Papa and Pattabi joining the family. Pazhani, Chinna Papa's husband from season 2, is married to Chinna Papa from season 3.
The show initially starred Sripriya and Nirosha in a title role. Then, after episode 52, Sripriya's role was replaced by actress Kalpana followed by actress Seema and finally the role was replaced by Nalini. Actress Devadharshini replaced Nirosha's role. Actor M. S. Bhaskar[2] was cast as Pattabi for all 3 seasons.
After a few years the series started with a fresh season with a new cast, which included, in addition to Nalini and Nirosha, Actress V. J. Chitra was introduced as Periya Papa along with Jangiri Madhumitha.[3] It aired on every Saturday at 10:30PM IST.[4]