Akkara Kazhchakal

Akkara Kazhchakal

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.

Comedy

Seasons

Church Going

1. Church Going

Air Date: 2008-01-15

The George family prepares to go to Church

Malayalam Culture

2. Malayalam Culture

Air Date:

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

New Nurses

3. New Nurses

Air Date:

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

Business Idea

4. Business Idea

Air Date:

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

Christmas Invite

5. Christmas Invite

Air Date:

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

The Haunting

6. The Haunting

Air Date:

George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.

Diet Plan

7. Diet Plan

Air Date:

Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.

Agent Exam

8. Agent Exam

Air Date:

George studies to become an insurance agent.

New Marketing

9. New Marketing

Air Date:

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

Feng Shui

10. Feng Shui

Air Date:

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

Dating Scene

11. Dating Scene

Air Date:

Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.

The Poet

12. The Poet

Air Date:

Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.

New Pet

13. New Pet

Air Date:

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

The Handyman

14. The Handyman

Air Date:

George hires a handyman.

India Trip

15. India Trip

Air Date:

Rincy plans a trip to India.

Sameway

16. Sameway

Air Date:

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

The Millionaire

17. The Millionaire

Air Date:

Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.

The Small Party

18. The Small Party

Air Date:

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

Rincy's Return

19. Rincy's Return

Air Date:

Rincy returns with Appachan.

Matt Grows Up

20. Matt Grows Up

Air Date:

Matt grows up.

The Party

21. The Party

Air Date:

George and Family get invited to a party.

Gregory Resigns

22. Gregory Resigns

Air Date:

Gregory resigns.

New Work

23. New Work

Air Date:

Gregory's first day at Blimpie.

New Assistant

24. New Assistant

Air Date:

George's new assistant.

Driving Lessons

25. Driving Lessons

Air Date:

Babykuttan learns to drive.

Generation Gap

26. Generation Gap

Air Date:

Mahi tries to change career.

Midlife Crisis

27. Midlife Crisis

Air Date:

Mahi tries to change career.

The Superstar

28. The Superstar

Air Date:

George brings a superstar home.

Candy Problem

29. Candy Problem

Air Date:

The candy problem

Garbage Collection

30. Garbage Collection

Air Date:

Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.

Appachan's Krishi

31. Appachan's Krishi

Air Date:

Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.

Appachan's Achar

32. Appachan's Achar

Air Date:

Appachan makes achar.

Omana Onam

33. Omana Onam

Air Date:

Omana Onam 2008

Job Search

34. Job Search

Air Date:

Job, car and wife search

Back To School

35. Back To School

Air Date:

Back to school

Halloween

36. Halloween

Air Date:

Halloween

Mahi's Dilemma

37. Mahi's Dilemma

Air Date:

Mahi's dilemma

The Rat Problem

38. The Rat Problem

Air Date:

The rat problem

Doctor Visit

39. Doctor Visit

Air Date:

George goes to the doctor.

Black Friday

40. Black Friday

Air Date:

Black Friday

Brother Visits

41. Brother Visits

Air Date:

Infomercial

42. Infomercial

Air Date:

Infomercial

Christmas Again

43. Christmas Again

Air Date:

Christmas

Baby Sitting

44. Baby Sitting

Air Date:

Appachan babysits

The Love Letter

45. The Love Letter

Air Date:

The love letter

Surprise Birthday

46. Surprise Birthday

Air Date:

Appachan's birthday

DJ.KJ

47. DJ.KJ

Air Date:

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

Air Date:

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

English Tutor

49. English Tutor

Air Date:

Babykuttan's English tutor

New Car

50. New Car

Air Date:

George buys a New Benz

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Rating

9.8/10

Release Date

2008-01-15

Episodes

50 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast