Sattamum Neethiyum

Sattamum Neethiyum (transl. Law and justice) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language courtroom drama web series directed by Balaji Selvaraj in his directorial debut.^[1][2] The series is written and created by Sooriya Prathap S. and produced by Sasikala Prabhakaran under the banner 18 Creators.^[3] It stars Saravanan and Namritha MV in lead roles^[4] and premiered on 18 July 2025.^[5]

Sattamum Neethiyum
Promotional poster
Genre	Courtroom drama
Created by	Sooriya Prathap S.
Written by	Sooriya Prathap S.
Directed by	Balaji Selvaraj
Starring	Saravanan Namritha MV
Music by	Vibin Baskar
Country of origin	India
Original language	Tamil
No. of seasons	1
Production
Producer	Sasikala Prabhakaran
Cinematography	S. Gokulakrishnan
Editor	Raavanan
Production company	18 Creators
Original release
Network	ZEE5

Premise

The series follows Sundaramoorthy, a notary public who has stayed away from active legal practice due to past experiences. His life changes when Kuppusamy, a man seeking justice for his missing daughter, self-immolates in front of a courthouse. The incident prompts Sundaramoorthy to file a public interest litigation, leading him to return to courtroom proceedings. He is joined by Aruna, a junior lawyer, as they take on a case involving political influence and institutional challenges. The narrative explores legal and moral issues within the judicial system through the lens of an individual pursuing justice.

Cast and characters

• Saravanan as Sundaramoorthy
• Namritha MV as Aruna
• Aroul D. Shankar as Viswanath
• Shanmugham as Kuppusamy
• Iniya Ram as Vennila
• Mahadev Payyakkal as Judge 1
• Thiruselvam as Adhi
• Vijayashree as Valli
• Dhanishtan as Councillor
• Nishanth as Hari
• Salem Pugazhenthi as Head Constable Thirupathi
• Aaryan as Sub-Inspector Tamizh
• Deva as Varadhan
• Jayashree Binuraj as Indira
• Sai Varsha Seetharaman as Keerthi
• Gokul S as Chezhiyan

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Original release date
1	"Flames of Justice"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
Sundaramoorthy, a quiet yet astute lawyer, files a public interest litigation following the self-immolation of Kuppusamy within the court premises. He is supported in the case by Aruna, a determined junior lawyer.
2	"Sparks of Change"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
Sundaramoorthy looks into the abduction of Vennila, Kuppusamy’s daughter, but his efforts with Aruna at various police stations lead to no breakthrough.
3	"Breaking Point"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
Sundaramoorthy and Aruna are taken aback to learn that Kuppusamy has been undergoing psychiatric treatment for several years. They decide to change the case from a public interest litigation to a habeas corpus petition, with Vishwanath representing the prosecution.
4	"Surmount the Challenge"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
As Sundaramoorthy and Aruna delve deeper into Kuppusamy’s case, they begin to uncover complexities that challenge their initial assumptions. The courtroom is stunned when Vishwanath unexpectedly produces Vennila before the judge.
5	"The Hunt for the Truth"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
Sundaramoorthy and Aruna uncover the involvement of influential individuals in the case, leading to Vishwanath’s active role. As the truth behind Vennila’s disappearance begins to emerge, Sundaramoorthy is taken into custody.
6	"The Concealed Reality"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
Sundaramoorthy and Aruna come across Varadhan, who appears to be connected to Vennila’s disappearance. They eventually find the real Vennila, who is grief-stricken over her father’s death but reluctant to come forward publicly.
7	"The Truth Unveiled"	Balaji Selvaraj	18 July 2025 (2025-07-18)
As Vishwanath delivers his closing arguments, Sundaramoorthy watches on, powerless. In a pivotal moment, Vennila steps into the courtroom to honour her father’s sacrifice and disclose the truth.

Release

The series premiered on 18 July 2025 on ZEE5.^[6][7]

Reception

Cinaminbox rated the series 3/5 and wrote "Although the story by writer Surya Pratap S. resembles some of the courtroom dramas that have already been released, he has interestingly moved it in a different style through the screenplay and twists."^[8] Mari S of Tamil.Filmibeat rated the series 2.5/5, noting that Saravanan delivers a convincing performance and is the main reason to stay engaged. While Namritha and others perform decently, the acting falls short in parts due to a largely new cast.^[9] Angusam News awarded the series a score of 45 out of 100 praising its authenticity in depicting legal workflows, but notes it doesn’t deliver the high-stakes drama viewers might expect.^[10]