Akkara Kazhchakal

Akkara Kazhchakal
8min

Comedy

Akkara Kazchakal is a Malayalam sitcom that aired on Kairali TV from 2008 to 2010. The series consisted of fifty episodes, and chronicled the lives of a middle-class Malayali family who have settled in the United States. The show was created by Abi Varghese and Ajayan Venugopalan and starred relative newcomers as the leads. The show is regarded as the first true Malayalam sitcom, and broke broadcasting conventions when it was uploaded into YouTube in its entirety by the show's creators. Akkarakazhchakal has enjoyed widespread popularity during its initial run as well as the subsequent years. The series has been especially commended for its realistic portrayal of Malayali life, social commentary and satirical humour. Josekutty Valiyakallumkal has been widely praised for his portrayal of George Thekkinmoottil, the patriarch of the family The show's popularity lead to a film titled Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie. The film was available for direct download at the show's website.

Episodes

Cast

Church Going

1. Church Going

8min

15th Jan 2008

The George family prepares to go to Church

Malayalam Culture

2. Malayalam Culture

10min

George installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"

New Nurses

3. New Nurses

14min

George picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.

Business Idea

4. Business Idea

17min

George tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.

Christmas Invite

5. Christmas Invite

20min

George is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.

The Haunting

6. The Haunting

20min

George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.

Diet Plan

7. Diet Plan

15min

Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.

Agent Exam

8. Agent Exam

18min

George studies to become an insurance agent.

New Marketing

9. New Marketing

15min

George tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.

Feng Shui

10. Feng Shui

15min

George tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.

Dating Scene

11. Dating Scene

15min

Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.

The Poet

12. The Poet

17min

Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.

New Pet

13. New Pet

12min

George buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.

The Handyman

14. The Handyman

20min

George hires a handyman.

India Trip

15. India Trip

20min

Rincy plans a trip to India.

Sameway

16. Sameway

16min

Babykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).

The Millionaire

17. The Millionaire

18min

Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.

The Small Party

18. The Small Party

22min

George has a "small party" while Rincy is away.

Rincy's Return

19. Rincy's Return

21min

Rincy returns with Appachan.

Matt Grows Up

20. Matt Grows Up

15min

Matt grows up.

The Party

21. The Party

21min

George and Family get invited to a party.

Gregory Resigns

22. Gregory Resigns

19min

Gregory resigns.

New Work

23. New Work

15min

Gregory's first day at Blimpie.

New Assistant

24. New Assistant

18min

George's new assistant.

Driving Lessons

25. Driving Lessons

19min

Babykuttan learns to drive.

Generation Gap

26. Generation Gap

18min

Mahi tries to change career.

Midlife Crisis

27. Midlife Crisis

20min

Mahi tries to change career.

The Superstar

28. The Superstar

18min

George brings a superstar home.

Candy Problem

29. Candy Problem

15min

The candy problem

Garbage Collection

30. Garbage Collection

15min

Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.

Appachan's Krishi

31. Appachan's Krishi

14min

Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.

Appachan's Achar

32. Appachan's Achar

14min

Appachan makes achar.

Omana Onam

33. Omana Onam

20min

Omana Onam 2008

34. Job Search

11min

Job, car and wife search

Back To School

35. Back To School

14min

Back to school

Halloween

36. Halloween

12min

Halloween

Mahi's Dilemma

37. Mahi's Dilemma

18min

Mahi's dilemma

The Rat Problem

38. The Rat Problem

17min

The rat problem

Doctor Visit

39. Doctor Visit

16min

George goes to the doctor.

Black Friday

40. Black Friday

12min

Black Friday

Brother Visits

41. Brother Visits

18min

Infomercial

42. Infomercial

13min

Infomercial

Christmas Again

43. Christmas Again

17min

Christmas

Baby Sitting

44. Baby Sitting

15min

Appachan babysits

The Love Letter

45. The Love Letter

25min

The love letter

Surprise Birthday

46. Surprise Birthday

18min

Appachan's birthday

DJ.KJ

47. DJ.KJ

14min

George's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.

Going Home

48. Going Home

19min

George plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.

English Tutor

49. English Tutor

15min

Babykuttan's English tutor

New Car

50. New Car

19min

George buys a New Benz

First air date

15th Jan 2008

Last air date

15th Jan 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ml

Networks