Kubilay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan Reunite as Lovers in Mercan Köşk

Digital Phablet – Kubilay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan are reuniting on screen in Mercan Köşk as filming officially begins in Tarsus.

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ATV’s highly anticipated new series, Mercan Köşk, is now officially in production.

The upcoming drama, produced by Faro and Sinehane, held its script reading yesterday prior to filming. Early cast photos from the rehearsal were also released to the press, sparking initial excitement around the project before cameras started rolling.

Filming is scheduled to begin on June 5 in Tarsus.

Mercan Köşk is set to premiere on ATV in September and has already been described by Turkish entertainment outlets as one of the most ambitious new dramas of the season for the channel.

The series starsKubay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan in leading roles. It marks a significant reunion for the actors on screen and has quickly become one of Turkey’s most discussed casting pairings.

The cast also includes Mehmet Özgür, Zeyno Eracar, Ulviye Karaca, Tülin Özen, Halil Babür, Haki Biçici, Zehra Kelleci, Merve Şeyma Zengin, Can Bartu Arslan, Selin Köseoğlu, and Berna Cındıl.

The series is directed by Yahya Samancı. The original story is by Ahunur Serdaroğlu, with the screenplay authored by Atilla Özel, Nalan Merter Savaş, and Nuriye Bilici. Award-winning composer Toygar Işıklı will also be creating the soundtrack.

Story involving secrets, family mysteries, and impossible love

The heart of Mercan Köşk revolves around Cemre, portrayed by Hafsanur Sancaktutan.

Cemre’s life is turned upside down after her husband mysteriously vanishes right after their wedding. Her quest for truth leads her to Mercan Köşk, where shadowy secrets start to surface.

Kubilay Aka plays Aras, a man burdened with a perilous secret to safeguard his family.

As Cemre and Aras’s paths cross, a fierce rivalry ignites between their two families. Meanwhile, an unlikely romantic connection begins to blossom between them.

Turkish media describe the series as a compelling blend of mystery, romance, and family drama, set against the evocative backdrop of Tarsus.

Kubilay Aka and Hafsanur Sancaktutan are once again in the public eye.

The project has also garnered attention due to the off-screen history between the two lead actors.

They started dating in 2024 and quickly became one of Turkey’s most talked-about celebrity couples. Earlier this year, rumors circulated claiming they had ended their relationship. Turkish outlets reported that both celebrities unfollowed each other on social media and deleted shared photos from their accounts.

Following the breakup, some tabloids suggested that infidelity might have played a role. Neither Kubilay Aka nor Hafsanur Sancaktutan publicly addressed these rumors, which remain unconfirmed.

Recently, there has been speculation that they may have reconciled, but no official statements have been made.

Now, their decision to appear together in Mercan Köşk has once again brought them into the limelight.

Social media fans have shown strong reactions, many excited to see them sharing the screen for the first time in a leading TV role.

Filming has started in Tarsus, and the first visuals have been shared, suggesting Mercan Köşk will be one of the season’s most closely followed Turkish dramas.