First look from the table read of Çirkin!
The cast of Çirkin, starring Çağlar Ertuğrul and Derya Pınar Ak, came together for the very first time at the series’ table read, offering an exciting glimpse into one of the most anticipated upcoming Turkish dramas. The first images from the rehearsal quickly sparked interest, building early curiosity around the project.
Produced by 25 Film, with Fırat Parlak and Koray Şahin serving as producers, Çirkin is set to begin filming tomorrow. The series will be directed by Burcu Alptekin and Merve Çolak, promising a visually compelling and emotionally layered storytelling approach.
At the heart of the story lies the mysterious disappearance of Meryem Tunalı — a young woman known across Turkey. What begins as a search for answers gradually unfolds into a powerful tale of transformation rising from a neighborhood shaped by hardship and resilience.
Orphaned at a young age and forced to confront life’s harsh realities early on, Meryem grows up holding onto one unwavering love: Kadir. Years later, their paths cross again — but everything has changed. Kadir’s world is now driven by power, ambition, and wealth, while Meryem remains guided by sincerity and pure emotion. Their reunion is not merely a love story; it becomes a turning point filled with secrets, reckonings, and irreversible decisions.
Beyond its emotionally charged narrative, Çirkin stands out with its strong ensemble cast, including Başak Gümülcinelioğlu, Olgun Toker, Baran Bölükbaşı, Cahit Gök, Gözde Kansu, Sema Gültekin, Zeynep Eylül Ersöz, Özlem Kaya, Eren Demirbaş, Buse Badurlar, Yusuf Nebioğlu, Berkay Şahinoğlu, Ferhat Akgün, Öykü Su Sakarya, Efe Poylu, Emre Akarsu, Müfit Aytekin, Mina Şirin Korkmaz, Kadir Bertan, and veteran actors Nur Sürer and Çetin Tekindor.
With its intense emotional core, striking love story, and themes of loss, ambition, and redemption, “Çirkin” is already shaping up to be one of the most compelling new dramas of the season.
