Akkara Kazhchakal
2008 · Comedy · 1 Season · 50 Episodes ·
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
1. Church GoingThe George family prepares to go to Church
2. Malayalam CultureGeorge installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"
3. New NursesGeorge picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.
4. Business IdeaGeorge tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.
5. Christmas InviteGeorge is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.
6. The HauntingGeorge's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.
7. Diet PlanRincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.
8. Agent ExamGeorge studies to become an insurance agent.
9. New MarketingGeorge tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.
10. Feng ShuiGeorge tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.
11. Dating SceneMahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.
12. The PoetGregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.
13. New PetGeorge buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.
14. The HandymanGeorge hires a handyman.
15. India TripRincy plans a trip to India.
16. SamewayBabykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).
17. The MillionaireBabykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.
18. The Small PartyGeorge has a "small party" while Rincy is away.
19. Rincy's ReturnRincy returns with Appachan.
20. Matt Grows UpMatt grows up.
21. The PartyGeorge and Family get invited to a party.
22. Gregory ResignsGregory resigns.
23. New WorkGregory's first day at Blimpie.
24. New AssistantGeorge's new assistant.
25. Driving LessonsBabykuttan learns to drive.
26. Generation GapMahi tries to change career.
27. Midlife CrisisMahi tries to change career.
28. The SuperstarGeorge brings a superstar home.
29. Candy ProblemThe candy problem
30. Garbage CollectionAppachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.
31. Appachan's KrishiAppachan tries his hand at agriculture.
32. Appachan's AcharAppachan makes achar.
33. Omana OnamOmana Onam 2008
34. Job SearchJob, car and wife search
35. Back To SchoolBack to school
36. HalloweenHalloween
37. Mahi's DilemmaMahi's dilemma
38. The Rat ProblemThe rat problem
39. Doctor VisitGeorge goes to the doctor.
40. Black FridayBlack Friday
41. Brother Visits
42. InfomercialInfomercial
43. Christmas AgainChristmas
44. Baby SittingAppachan babysits
45. The Love LetterThe love letter
46. Surprise BirthdayAppachan's birthday
47. DJ.KJGeorge's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.
48. Going HomeGeorge plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.
49. English TutorBabykuttan's English tutor
50. New CarGeorge buys a New Benz
