Rahasiya Snehediye

The Ideal

Written by

Mani Ram

Directed by

Sathish Sattanathan

August, 2026

Saratoga Civic Theater

13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga

Brahma is the undisputed superstar of the literary world, a writer who prides himself on knowing the "pulse of the people." Known for thrillers and social dramas, he has always avoided romance—until now. For his first-ever romance serial, he creates Kavya, the heroine who he thinks of as his "inner soul" and "secret friend."

As the story develops, the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur. When his fictional hero, Kadhir, proposes to Kavya, Brahma is consumed by a possessive jealousy. He decides to become the "ultimate villain" of his own narrative, using his "God-like" power as a creator to systematically destroy the happiness of his characters. Guided by Anandan—his personified conscience—Brahma must eventually choose between his own fragile ego and the natural flow of a good story.

Rahasiya Snehediye / The Ideal is more than a romance; it is a powerful exploration of the ethics of creation and a reminder that even a "Brahma" must answer to his own heart.

The play will be staged in Tamil as Rahasiya Snehediye and in English as The Ideal.

English & Tamil | Ages 12+ | 120 min + intermission

Language - Separate shows in English and Tamil
Age advisory - 12+ The play is not written for children. Children of all ages must be able to sit quietly in the theatre.
Run time - 120 mins + 15 min intermission