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.
Episodes
The George family prepares to go to Church
George installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"
George picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.
George tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.
George is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.
George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.
Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.
George studies to become an insurance agent.
George tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.
George tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.
Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.
Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.
George buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.
George hires a handyman.
Rincy plans a trip to India.
Babykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).
Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.
George has a "small party" while Rincy is away.
Rincy returns with Appachan.
Matt grows up.
George and Family get invited to a party.
Gregory resigns.
Gregory's first day at Blimpie.
George's new assistant.
Babykuttan learns to drive.
Mahi tries to change career.
Mahi tries to change career.
George brings a superstar home.
The candy problem
Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.
Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.
Appachan makes achar.
Omana Onam 2008
Job, car and wife search
Back to school
Halloween
Mahi's dilemma
The rat problem
George goes to the doctor.
Black Friday
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Infomercial
Christmas
Appachan babysits
The love letter
Appachan's birthday
George's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.
George plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.
Babykuttan's English tutor
George buys a New Benz
