Heart Beat (TV series)
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Heart Beat is an Indian Tamil-language medical drama series starring Deepa Balu in the leading role, alongside Anumol, Charukesh M, Karthik Kumar, and others in other important roles. The series is written by Deepak Sundarrajan and directed by Deepak Sundarrajan, Adbul Kabeez and Chidambaram Manivannan for JioHotstar. The series is similar to the popular US drama series, New Amsterdam and Grey's Anatomy. It focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings at the fictional RK Multispeciality Hospital. It premiered on JioHotstar on 8 March 2024 and also dubbed simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages. The first season of the series premiered on 8 March 2024 and ended on 23 August 2024 with 100 episodes. It also aired on Star Vijay from 24 November 2024 on every Sunday. The second season of this series has started premiering from 22 May 2025 and ended on 6 November 2025. The third season of this series is planned to get released by 2026.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Medical dramaRomantic drama
Written by
Deepak Sundarrajan
Directed by
Deepak SundarrajanAdbul KabeezChidambaram Manivannan
Starring
Deepa BaluAnumolCharukesh MKarthik Kumar
Narrated by
Deepa Balu
Composer
Saran Raghavan
Country of origin
India
Original language
Tamil
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
200
Executive producer
RJ Shyam Sundar
Producers
Padmini VeluRajavelu
Production location
Chennai
Cinematography
Regimel Surya ThomasK. Santhosa Pandi
Editors
Vignesh ArjunSreedhar MSrinivasan K
Running time
18-30 minutes
Production company
A Tele Factory
Network
JioHotstar
Release
8 March 2024 (2024-03-08) –present
Tables
First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
100
Episodes
8 March 2024 (2024-03-08)
Originally released
23 August 2024 (2024-08-23)
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
100
Episodes
22 May 2025 (2025-05-22)
Originally released
06 November 2025
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 100 | 8 March 2024 (2024-03-08) | 23 August 2024 (2024-08-23) | |
| 2 | 100 | 22 May 2025 (2025-05-22) | 06 November 2025 | |
Cast and character appearances in Heartbeat (TV series) · Cast
Deepa Balu
Deepa Balu
Actor
Deepa Balu
Character
Dr.Rina Vijay
Description
A compassionate and resilient surgical resident who is the biological daughter of renowned surgeons Radhi and Vijay, navigating her career while trying to reconnect with her parents and complexities of their strained relationship. She often finds herself in trouble for prioritizing her patients' well-being over strict rules.
Season 1
Main
Kanishka Vijaykumar Y
Kanishka Vijaykumar Y
Actor
Kanishka Vijaykumar Y
Character
Guest
Anumol
Anumol
Actor
Anumol
Character
Dr.Radhi Thiyagarajan
Description
Rina’s biological mother, A strict and workaholic chief surgeon known for her professional brilliance, who struggles to balance her career with a complicated personal life and a strained relationship with her past.
Season 1
Main
Sachana Namidass Y
Sachana Namidass Y
Actor
Sachana Namidass Y
Description
Guest
Charukesh M
Charukesh M
Actor
Charukesh M
Character
Arjun
Description
The supportive and loving son of the hospital's founder, who becomes the CEO and Rina's love interest, navigating professional challenges while being a steadfast presence in her life.
Season 1
Main
Karthik Kumar
Karthik Kumar
Actor
Karthik Kumar
Character
Dr.Vijay
Description
Rina's biological father and Radhi's former lover, whose unexpected return adds a layer of complexity and drama to the lives of the two main characters. Initially comes to RK Hospital from Mumbai as a medical investigator, now works in RK Hospital as a senior doctor.
Season 1
Mentioned
Season 2
Main
Roshan A Y
Roshan A Y
Actor
Roshan A Y
Description
Guest
Mohan Raman
Mohan Raman
Actor
Mohan Raman
Character
Thiyagarajan / "Thayagu"
Description
Radhi's father
Season 1
Guest
Season 2
Main
Sabaresh
Sabaresh
Actor
Sabaresh
Character
Dr.Ramakrishna "Rocky"
Description
A lighthearted and humorous medical intern who provides a comedic touch and much-needed relief to the intense atmosphere of the hospital and a close friend to Reena
Season 1
Main
Yogalakshmi
Yogalakshmi
Actor
Yogalakshmi
Character
Dr.Tejasri "Teju"
Description
A relatable medical intern and a close friend to Naveen and Rina, who struggles with the immense pressure of her residency while trying to maintain a normal personal life.
Season 1
Main
RG Ram
RG Ram
Actor
RG Ram
Character
Dr.Naveen
Description
MNM's estranged younger son; A fellow medical intern. He is often part of the group of interns, navigating the challenges of their residency and personal lives and close friend to Teju and Rina
Season 1
Main
Padine Kumar
Padine Kumar
Actor
Padine Kumar
Character
Dr.Anitha
Description
Another senior medical intern. She is a versatile and dedicated professional who often works closely with Dr. Ravi. Her character goes through a "rollercoaster" of emotional shifts throughout the series.
Season 1
Main
Guru Lakshman
Guru Lakshman
Actor
Guru Lakshman
Character
Dr.Ravi
Description
A senior intern at the hospital. He is often seen alongside fellow senior intern Dr. Anitha, and their close relationship is a topic of speculation among the other interns. He is a dedicated professional but can be emotionally vulnerable, as shown when he freezes during a critical surgery.
Season 1
Main
Season 2
Mentioned
Sarvhaa
Sarvhaa
Actor
Sarvhaa
Character
Dr.Guna
Description
Another medical intern who is a close friend of Rina and Rocky. He is depicted as a supportive and reliable member of the intern group.
Season 1
Main
Amit Bhargav
Amit Bhargav
Actor
Amit Bhargav
Character
Madhan
Description
MNM (who is the rival of RK)'s eldest son; A recurring character who is always present and often adds to the drama. His character is noted for not giving off "villain vibes" despite being one of the more straight-up antagonists in the show.
Season 1
Main
Season 2
Recurring
T. M. Karthik
T. M. Karthik
Actor
T. M. Karthik
Character
Dr.Preetham
Description
A manipulative and ill-willed doctor who tries to create discord among the hospital staff to usurp the CEO's position.
Season 2
Main
Jayarao
Jayarao
Actor
Jayarao
Character
Dr. RK
Description
The chairman and founder of RK Multispeciality Hospital and Arjun's father. He is a key figure in the hospital's power dynamics and is concerned about his son's reckless behavior, hoping a good marriage will bring him stability. His declining health becomes a central point of drama in the series.
Season 1
Main
Season 2
Mentioned
Chandrasekar Koneru
Chandrasekar Koneru
Actor
Chandrasekar Koneru
Character
Dev
Description
Radhi's husband
Season 1
Main
Sharmila Thapa
Sharmila Thapa
Actor
Sharmila Thapa
Character
Aruna
Description
A senior nurse in RK Hospital
Season 1
Main
Ashwathy Agnihothri
Ashwathy Agnihothri
Actor
Ashwathy Agnihothri
Character
Manasa
Description
MNM's daughter; a psychologist; She returns and informs Madhan (one of her brother) that she wants the hospital back, suggesting she has a past connection to the hospital and an agenda of her own.
Season 1
Mentioned
Season 2
Main
Riya Manoj
Riya Manoj
Actor
Riya Manoj
Character
Divya "Divi"
Description
Radhi and Dev's daughter
Season 1
Main
Diyansh K
Diyansh K
Actor
Diyansh K
Character
Sid
Description
Radhi and Dev's son
Season 1
Main
Akshathaa Ajit
Akshathaa Ajit
Actor
Akshathaa Ajit
Character
Dr.Nilofer
Description
A new medical intern who joins RK Multispeciality Hospital in the second season. She is a dedicated young doctor whose personal life, including an engagement, becomes a part of the series' storyline.
Season 2
Main
Shivaraman M
Shivaraman M
Actor
Shivaraman M
Character
Dr.Kiran
Description
A new medical intern who joins the hospital in the second season. He is depicted as being interested in his colleague, Nilofer.
Season 2
Main
Abdool Lee
Abdool Lee
Actor
Abdool Lee
Character
Dr.Kamalakannan
Description
A doctor at the hospital who gets confused by Amaya's twin sister, Abinaya, leading to a key moment where Amaya's lies are exposed.
Season 2
Main
Roshni
Roshni
Actor
Roshni
Character
Amaya
Description
One of the nurses in RK Hospital and a mysterious character with a hidden identity, whose lies about having a twin sister are eventually exposed, causing major plot twists.
Season 2
Main
Abinaya
Abinaya
Actor
Abinaya
Character
an Unemployed; Amaya's twin
Season 1
Recurring
Kavithalayaa Krishnan
Kavithalayaa Krishnan
Actor
Kavithalayaa Krishnan
Character
Ganesh
Description
Thayagu's friend and Radhi's neighbor who adopted Rina as his daughter
Season 1
Main
Devishree
Devishree
Actor
Devishree
Character
Sharadha
Description
Ganesh's wife
Season 1
Main
Sindhu Shyam
Sindhu Shyam
Actor
Sindhu Shyam
Character
Jennifer
Description
A Classical dancer; Suryakant's ex-wife; Guna's mother
Season 1
Recurring
Giri Dwarakish
Giri Dwarakish
Actor
Giri Dwarakish
Character
Dr.Ramanathan "Cinema Doctor"
Description
An amusing character known for his love of cinema. He is a senior figure at the hospital who provides a lighter, more entertaining dynamic to the series.
Season 1
Main
Season 2
Recurring
Syamantha Kiran
Syamantha Kiran
Actor
Syamantha Kiran
Character
Suchitra Madhan "Suchi"
Description
Madhan's wife
Season 1
Recurring
Varshini Suresh
Varshini Suresh
Actor
Varshini Suresh
Character
Sonia
Description
Rina's best friend since childhood who settled in Kolkata by marriage
Season 1
Recurring
Sherin Farhana Y
Sherin Farhana Y
Actor
Sherin Farhana Y
Character
Guest
Revathi Elango
Revathi Elango
Actor
Revathi Elango
Character
Bharathi
Description
Ravi's cousin turned wife
Season 1
Main
Aruljothi Arockiaraj
Aruljothi Arockiaraj
Actor
Aruljothi Arockiaraj
Character
Charu
Description
Ramanathan's daughter; Rocky's love interest
Season 1
Recurring
Samridha Sam
Samridha Sam
Actor
Samridha Sam
Character
Agalya Madhan
Description
Madhan and Suchitra's daughter
Season 1
Recurring
Riyaz Khan
Riyaz Khan
Actor
Riyaz Khan
Character
Suryakant
Description
An actor; Jennifer's ex- husband and Guna's father
Season 1
Guest
Indumathy Manikandan
Indumathy Manikandan
Actor
Indumathy Manikandan
Character
Pallavi
Description
RK's wife and Arjun's mother
Season 1
Guest
Season 2
Mentioned
Dasarathy
Dasarathy
Actor
Dasarathy
Character
MNM
Description
RK's business-rival; Father of Madhan, Manasa and Naveen
Season 1
Guest
Season 2
Mentioned
Saravanan Rajavel
Saravanan Rajavel
Actor
Saravanan Rajavel
Character
Kishore
Description
RK hospital's compounder
Season 1
Recurring
Gaayathri Krishnan
Gaayathri Krishnan
Actor
Gaayathri Krishnan
Character
Rani
Description
Ravi's mother
Season 1
Recurring
Aghalya
Aghalya
Actor
Aghalya
Description
Teju's mother
Season 1
Recurring
Theni Murugan
Theni Murugan
Actor
Theni Murugan
Description
Teju's father
Season 1
Recurring
Nila
Nila
Actor
Nila
Description
Amaya and Abinaya's mother
Season 2
Recurring
Jairam
Jairam
Actor
Jairam
Description
Amaya and Abinaya's father
Season 2
Recurring
Vetri Kiran
Vetri Kiran
Actor
Vetri Kiran
Description
Nilofer's father
Season 2
Recurring
Yogi
Yogi
Actor
Yogi
Character
Murugan
Description
Rina's hostel warden
Season 1
Guest
Bose Venkat
Bose Venkat
Actor
Bose Venkat
Season 1
Guest
| Actor | Character | Description | Season 1 | Season 2 |
| Deepa Balu | Dr.Rina Vijay | A compassionate and resilient surgical resident who is the biological daughter of renowned surgeons Radhi and Vijay, navigating her career while trying to reconnect with her parents and complexities of their strained relationship. She often finds herself in trouble for prioritizing her patients' well-being over strict rules. | Main | |
| Kanishka Vijaykumar Y | Guest | |||
| Anumol | Dr.Radhi Thiyagarajan | Rina’s biological mother, A strict and workaholic chief surgeon known for her professional brilliance, who struggles to balance her career with a complicated personal life and a strained relationship with her past. | Main | |
| Sachana Namidass Y | Guest | |||
| Charukesh M | Arjun | The supportive and loving son of the hospital's founder, who becomes the CEO and Rina's love interest, navigating professional challenges while being a steadfast presence in her life. | Main | |
| Karthik Kumar | Dr.Vijay | Rina's biological father and Radhi's former lover, whose unexpected return adds a layer of complexity and drama to the lives of the two main characters. Initially comes to RK Hospital from Mumbai as a medical investigator, now works in RK Hospital as a senior doctor. | Mentioned | Main |
| Roshan A Y | Guest | |||
| Mohan Raman | Thiyagarajan / "Thayagu" | Radhi's father | Guest | Main |
| Sabaresh | Dr.Ramakrishna "Rocky" | A lighthearted and humorous medical intern who provides a comedic touch and much-needed relief to the intense atmosphere of the hospital and a close friend to Reena | Main | |
| Yogalakshmi | Dr.Tejasri "Teju" | A relatable medical intern and a close friend to Naveen and Rina, who struggles with the immense pressure of her residency while trying to maintain a normal personal life. | Main | |
| RG Ram | Dr.Naveen | MNM's estranged younger son; A fellow medical intern. He is often part of the group of interns, navigating the challenges of their residency and personal lives and close friend to Teju and Rina | Main | |
| Padine Kumar | Dr.Anitha | Another senior medical intern. She is a versatile and dedicated professional who often works closely with Dr. Ravi. Her character goes through a "rollercoaster" of emotional shifts throughout the series. | Main | |
| Guru Lakshman | Dr.Ravi | A senior intern at the hospital. He is often seen alongside fellow senior intern Dr. Anitha, and their close relationship is a topic of speculation among the other interns. He is a dedicated professional but can be emotionally vulnerable, as shown when he freezes during a critical surgery. | Main | Mentioned |
| Sarvhaa | Dr.Guna | Another medical intern who is a close friend of Rina and Rocky. He is depicted as a supportive and reliable member of the intern group. | Main | |
| Amit Bhargav | Madhan | MNM (who is the rival of RK)'s eldest son; A recurring character who is always present and often adds to the drama. His character is noted for not giving off "villain vibes" despite being one of the more straight-up antagonists in the show. | Main | Recurring |
| T. M. Karthik | Dr.Preetham | A manipulative and ill-willed doctor who tries to create discord among the hospital staff to usurp the CEO's position. | Main | |
| Jayarao | Dr. RK | The chairman and founder of RK Multispeciality Hospital and Arjun's father. He is a key figure in the hospital's power dynamics and is concerned about his son's reckless behavior, hoping a good marriage will bring him stability. His declining health becomes a central point of drama in the series. | Main | Mentioned |
| Chandrasekar Koneru | Dev | Radhi's husband | Main | |
| Sharmila Thapa | Aruna | A senior nurse in RK Hospital | Main | |
| Ashwathy Agnihothri | Manasa | MNM's daughter; a psychologist; She returns and informs Madhan (one of her brother) that she wants the hospital back, suggesting she has a past connection to the hospital and an agenda of her own. | Mentioned | Main |
| Riya Manoj | Divya "Divi" | Radhi and Dev's daughter | Main | |
| Diyansh K | Sid | Radhi and Dev's son | Main | |
| Akshathaa Ajit | Dr.Nilofer | A new medical intern who joins RK Multispeciality Hospital in the second season. She is a dedicated young doctor whose personal life, including an engagement, becomes a part of the series' storyline. | Main | |
| Shivaraman M | Dr.Kiran | A new medical intern who joins the hospital in the second season. He is depicted as being interested in his colleague, Nilofer. | Main | |
| Abdool Lee | Dr.Kamalakannan | A doctor at the hospital who gets confused by Amaya's twin sister, Abinaya, leading to a key moment where Amaya's lies are exposed. | Main | |
| Roshni | Amaya | One of the nurses in RK Hospital and a mysterious character with a hidden identity, whose lies about having a twin sister are eventually exposed, causing major plot twists. | Main | |
| Abinaya | an Unemployed; Amaya's twin | Recurring | ||
| Kavithalayaa Krishnan | Ganesh | Thayagu's friend and Radhi's neighbor who adopted Rina as his daughter | Main | |
| Devishree | Sharadha | Ganesh's wife | Main | |
| Sindhu Shyam | Jennifer | A Classical dancer; Suryakant's ex-wife; Guna's mother | Recurring | |
| Giri Dwarakish | Dr.Ramanathan "Cinema Doctor" | An amusing character known for his love of cinema. He is a senior figure at the hospital who provides a lighter, more entertaining dynamic to the series. | Main | Recurring |
| Syamantha Kiran | Suchitra Madhan "Suchi" | Madhan's wife | Recurring | |
| Varshini Suresh | Sonia | Rina's best friend since childhood who settled in Kolkata by marriage | Recurring | |
| Sherin Farhana Y | Guest | |||
| Revathi Elango | Bharathi | Ravi's cousin turned wife | Main | |
| Aruljothi Arockiaraj | Charu | Ramanathan's daughter; Rocky's love interest | Recurring | |
| Samridha Sam | Agalya Madhan | Madhan and Suchitra's daughter | Recurring | |
| Riyaz Khan | Suryakant | An actor; Jennifer's ex- husband and Guna's father | Guest | |
| Indumathy Manikandan | Pallavi | RK's wife and Arjun's mother | Guest | Mentioned |
| Dasarathy | MNM | RK's business-rival; Father of Madhan, Manasa and Naveen | Guest | Mentioned |
| Saravanan Rajavel | Kishore | RK hospital's compounder | Recurring | |
| Gaayathri Krishnan | Rani | Ravi's mother | Recurring | |
| Aghalya | Teju's mother | Recurring | ||
| Theni Murugan | Teju's father | Recurring | ||
| Nila | Amaya and Abinaya's mother | Recurring | ||
| Jairam | Amaya and Abinaya's father | Recurring | ||
| Vetri Kiran | Nilofer's father | Recurring | ||
| Yogi | Murugan | Rina's hostel warden | Guest | |
| Bose Venkat | Guest | |||
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