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Akkara Kazhchakal

9.8 / 10

2008

1 season

50 episodes

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.

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Cast

Jacob Gregory

Sajini Sachariah

Josekutty Valiyakallumkal

Seasons

George Thekkinmootil is a Malayali from Aymanam, who moved to the U.S. after marrying Rincy, a nurse working in New Jersey. He has a typical Kottayam accent. He liked his life in Kerala, but often tells his children how fortunate they are to enjoy such a great life in America. George is critical of his son Matt, who tries to embrace American culture. George tries various side business venturesfrom selling slimming potions that end up causing diarrhea, to selling ebony statues. He finally settles down as an insurance agent after clearing the Insurance License Exam. Girigiri is George's ever-stammering insurance assistant, who is like family and is always around. His actual name was "Gregory," but thanks to a slip of the tongue, he has been known as 'Girigiri' ever since. His constant need for small bites is often criticized by George. Rincy is very fond of Girigiri and once mentioned that he was like the younger brother she never had. Girigiri walks out after being irritated by Appachan, and Candy (Cynthia Gianetti) is recruited to take his place. Mahi and Babykuttan landed in the U.S. through George's cousin, who is an agent in New Jersey. On their very first day, they almost ended up being arrested by a cop (Bris Kocak) after the fire alarm went off because they burned an omelet; the cops mistook their Puttu Kodam, used for making Puttu, for a marijuana Vaporizer. There are few episodes in which Appachan prepares grape pickles around the grape season, and Girigiri helps him sell them in the local Indian grocery store.

1.Church Going
10.0
15-01-20088m
The George family prepares to go to Church
2.Malayalam Culture
10.0
TBA10m
George installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"
3.New Nurses
TBA14m
George picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.
4.Business Idea
TBA17m
George tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.
5.Christmas Invite
TBA20m
George is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.
6.The Haunting
TBA20m
George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.
7.Diet Plan
TBA15m
Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.
8.Agent Exam
TBA18m
George studies to become an insurance agent.
9.New Marketing
TBA15m
George tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.
10.Feng Shui
TBA15m
George tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.
11.Dating Scene
TBA15m
Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.
12.The Poet
TBA17m
Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.
13.New Pet
TBA12m
George buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.
14.The Handyman
TBA20m
George hires a handyman.
15.India Trip
TBA20m
Rincy plans a trip to India.
16.Sameway
TBA16m
Babykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).
17.The Millionaire
TBA18m
Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.
18.The Small Party
TBA22m
George has a "small party" while Rincy is away.
19.Rincy's Return
TBA21m
Rincy returns with Appachan.
20.Matt Grows Up
TBA15m
Matt grows up.
21.The Party
TBA21m
George and Family get invited to a party.
22.Gregory Resigns
TBA19m
Gregory resigns.
23.New Work
TBA15m
Gregory's first day at Blimpie.
24.New Assistant
TBA18m
George's new assistant.
25.Driving Lessons
TBA19m
Babykuttan learns to drive.
26.Generation Gap
TBA18m
Mahi tries to change career.
27.Midlife Crisis
TBA20m
Mahi tries to change career.
28.The Superstar
TBA18m
George brings a superstar home.
29.Candy Problem
TBA15m
The candy problem
30.Garbage Collection
TBA15m
Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.
31.Appachan's Krishi
TBA14m
Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.
32.Appachan's Achar
TBA14m
Appachan makes achar.
33.Omana Onam
TBA20m
Omana Onam 2008
34.Job Search
TBA11m
Job, car and wife search
35.Back To School
TBA14m
Back to school
36.Halloween
TBA12m
Halloween
37.Mahi's Dilemma
TBA18m
Mahi's dilemma
38.The Rat Problem
TBA17m
The rat problem
39.Doctor Visit
TBA16m
George goes to the doctor.
40.Black Friday
TBA12m
Black Friday
41.Brother Visits
TBA18m
42.Infomercial
TBA13m
Infomercial
43.Christmas Again
TBA17m
Christmas
44.Baby Sitting
TBA15m
Appachan babysits
45.The Love Letter
TBA25m
The love letter
46.Surprise Birthday
TBA18m
Appachan's birthday
47.DJ.KJ
TBA14m
George's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.
48.Going Home
TBA19m
George plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.
49.English Tutor
TBA15m
Babykuttan's English tutor
50.New Car
TBA19m
George buys a New Benz

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