"Good Wife," starring Priyamani, is gearing up for its digital premiere, offering a fresh take on the popular American legal drama series of the same name. This Tamil adaptation, directed by Revathy, also features Sampath Raj in a key role and is set to stream on Jio Hotstar from July 4, 2025. The series will also be available in Telugu.
The web series marks Priyamani's debut on the Tamil OTT platform. Revathy, known for her acting and directing prowess, expressed her excitement about adapting "The Good Wife" in Tamil, highlighting the strong female lead and the script's emotional complexities and professional challenges. She looks forward to collaborating with talented actors like Priyamani and Sampath Raj to deliver an engaging and relatable narrative.
"Good Wife" revolves around Priyamani's character, who faces turmoil when her husband becomes embroiled in a public scandal. The series explores her challenges as she returns to her legal career after a long break, grappling with the stress of restarting her career while dealing with the aftermath of her husband's situation. Sampath Raj plays Priyamani's husband in the series.
The original American series, "The Good Wife," created by Robert and Michelle King, ran from 2009 to 2016 and received numerous accolades. It starred Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick, a housewife who resumes her legal career after her husband, a public prosecutor, is imprisoned due to a sex and corruption scandal.
Notably, "The Good Wife" was previously adapted into Hindi as "The Trial: Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhoka," starring Kajol. However, the Hindi adaptation received mixed reviews, with some viewers criticizing it as a "cheap copy" of the original. Despite some criticism, many praised Kajol's acting in "The Trial".
Priyamani's "Good Wife" aims to distinguish itself with a grounded atmosphere and cultural shift, focusing on the emotional journey of a woman forced to return to the courtroom. The series intends to showcase a narrative of resilience, empowerment, and emotional struggles as the main character confronts personal and legal obstacles.
With its release on July 4, 2025, viewers can watch "Good Wife" on Jio Hotstar. The series will also be accessible in multiple languages, including Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali and Marathi.