MY3
MY3 is a 2023 Tamil-language streaming television series produced by TrendLoud for Disney+ Hotstar. It is an Indian adaptation of the South Korean series I'm Not a Robot.[1][2][3] Directed by M. Rajesh, the plot follows a girl disguising as a Robot in order to pay her debts back. The series stars Hansika Motwani, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj,[4] Mugen Rao[5][6] and Janani. All episodes premiered simultaneously on 15 September 2023.[7]
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Genre | |
Based on | I'm Not a Robot by Han Hee, Kim Sun-mi and Lee Seok-joon |
Written by | M. Rajesh |
Directed by | M. Rajesh |
Starring | Hansika Motwani Shanthanu Bhagyaraj Mugen Rao |
Music by | S. Ganesan |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Tamil |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 9 |
Production | |
Producer | Raja Ramamurthy |
Cinematography | Karthik Muthukumar |
Editor | Ashish Joseph |
Production company | TrendLoud Digital India Private Limited |
Release | |
Original network | Disney+ Hotstar |
Original release | 15 September 2023 |
Related | |
I'm Not a Robot |
Synopsis
Adhitya a rich entrepreneur struggling with an allergy to human touch finds a solution in a robot. However, the arrival of a humanoid robot MY3 changes his life forever, but when it crashes before delivery, a 'real' replacement is sent.
Cast
Main
- Hansika Motwani as Mythiri/ Manimegalai/MY3
- Shanthanu Bhagyaraj as Eliyas Ahamed
- Mugen Rao as Adhitya Chandrasekharm
- Janani as Keerthana
Supporting
- Narayan Lucky as Arjun Rajashekhar
- Ashna Zaveri as Thaara
- VJ Parvathy as Aarthi
- Anish Kuruvilla as Rajashekhar
- Thangadurai as Bruce
- Subbu Panchu as Narayanamurthy
- Ramar as Jack
- Bharath Kalyan as Advocate Sugumar
- Saran Shakthi as Sam
- Abishek Kumar as Ram
- Mona Kakade as Thara's mother
- Sindhu Shyam as Aditya's Mother
- Nisha Krishnan as Sugumar's wife
- Rakesh Menon
- Nilani Chetty
- Senthilnathan
- Kavitha Suresh as Yoga teacher
- Raveena Ravi as MY3's Voice
Production
Development
The series is produced by TrendLoud Digital India Private Limited. M. Rajesh,[8] of Victim (2022) fame, has directed the series that deals with the Robert. The music for the series was composed by S. Ganesan. The cinematography was handled by Karthik Muthukumar, editing by Praveen Antony, Art Director by Kishore Rajendran, and Producer by Raja Ramamurthy. The directed by M. Rajesh who previously collaborated with Hansika in Oru Kal Oru Kannadi in 2012.
Casting
Actress Hansika Motwani was cast as a double role, one of which will be a robot. This is her debut role in a limited series.[9][10] Bigg Boss Tamil 3 fame Mugen Rao play the rich businessman, who is a rich but lives isolated life due to a severe allergy to physical contact with other human beings. Actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj play as Mythiri's ex-boyfriend who is a Scientist.[11]
Release
The first poster was released on 23 August 2023 featuring, The poster shows lead actors, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Mugen Rao. While the former is shown wearing a white coat on one side, the other side of the poster shows Hansika Motwani and Mugen sitting on a bench.[12] The first Trailer was released on 12 September 2023 and revealing the release date.[13]
It was announced in August 2023 that the series will be released on 15 September 2023 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi languages on Disney+ Hotstar.[14]
Reception
Anusha Sundar of Cinema Express gave 2 star out of 5 and wrote that "MY3 does try hard, but that’s not enough to make this an engaging show."[15] Thinkal Menon of OTTPlay gave 3 star out of 5 star and stated that "The entertaining plot offers a few delightful moments, thanks to the uniqueness of the subject. The performances keep you hooked to an extent, but the screenplay lacks the required punch."[16]
References
- "Hansika Motwani on OTT show MY3, says 'have not watched the Korean original'". indiatoday.in. 27 February 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- "Indian Remake of Hit Kdrama That Leaves You Confused". leisurebyte.com. 15 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- "MY3 series to drop on Disney+ Hotstar soon". Cinema Express. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "MY3 on OTT: Hansika, Shanthnu and Santhanam to team up for a robotic love story". ottplay.com. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "'MY3': First look of Hansika, Shanthnu, Mugen's web series out". The Hindu. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Teaser of upcoming Tamil web series 'Mathagam' out". Cinema Express. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Hansika Motwani's I'm Not a Robot adaptation is now streaming". OTTplay. 15 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- "Director Rajesh: ஓடிடியில் களமிறங்கிய இயக்குநர் ராஜேஷ்- Disney plus Hotstar வெளியிட்ட அப்டேட்." etvbharat.com (in Tamil). 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Hansika Motwani's first web series titled 'MY3'". The Times of India. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Intriguing first look at the new series 'MY3': Stars Hansika, Shanthnu and Mugen Rao!". indiaglitz.com. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Intriguing first look at the new series 'MY3': Stars Hansika, Shanthnu and Mugen Rao!". indiaglitz.com. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- "எதிர்பார்ப்பை எகிற செய்திருக்கும் மை3 சீரிஸ்.. ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் வெளியானது!". maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "Hansika, Mugen Rao & Shanthanu's 'MY3' trailer". The Times of India. 13 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- "MY3 New show on Disney hotstar". filmcompanion.in. 15 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- Sundar, Anusha (17 September 2023). "MY3 Series Review: Barely quirky, mostly bland, and a missed opportunity". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- Menon, Thinkal (15 September 2023). "MY3 review: Hansika, Mugen Rao, Shanthnu are decent in this harmless fun series". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
External links
- MY3 at IMDb
- My3 on Disney+ Hotstar