Akkara Kazhchakal(2008)
Comedy
First Air Date: 2008-01-15
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 9.8
Votes: 5
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 50
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 50E01
Church Going
Air Date: 2008-01-15
The George family prepares to go to Church
E02
Malayalam Culture
Air Date: N/A
George installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"
E03
New Nurses
Air Date: N/A
George picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.
E04
Business Idea
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George tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.
E05
Christmas Invite
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George is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.
E06
The Haunting
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George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.
E07
Diet Plan
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Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.
E08
Agent Exam
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George studies to become an insurance agent.
E09
New Marketing
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George tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.
E10
Feng Shui
Air Date: N/A
George tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.
E11
Dating Scene
Air Date: N/A
Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.
E12
The Poet
Air Date: N/A
Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.
E13
New Pet
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George buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.
E14
The Handyman
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George hires a handyman.
E15
India Trip
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Rincy plans a trip to India.
E16
Sameway
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Babykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).
E17
The Millionaire
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Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.
E18
The Small Party
Air Date: N/A
George has a "small party" while Rincy is away.
E19
Rincy's Return
Air Date: N/A
Rincy returns with Appachan.
E20
Matt Grows Up
Air Date: N/A
Matt grows up.
E21
The Party
Air Date: N/A
George and Family get invited to a party.
E22
Gregory Resigns
Air Date: N/A
Gregory resigns.
E23
New Work
Air Date: N/A
Gregory's first day at Blimpie.
E24
New Assistant
Air Date: N/A
George's new assistant.
E25
Driving Lessons
Air Date: N/A
Babykuttan learns to drive.
E26
Generation Gap
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Mahi tries to change career.
E27
Midlife Crisis
Air Date: N/A
Mahi tries to change career.
E28
The Superstar
Air Date: N/A
George brings a superstar home.
E29
Candy Problem
Air Date: N/A
The candy problem
E30
Garbage Collection
Air Date: N/A
Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.
E31
Appachan's Krishi
Air Date: N/A
Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.
E32
Appachan's Achar
Air Date: N/A
Appachan makes achar.
E33
Omana Onam
Air Date: N/A
Omana Onam 2008
E34
Job Search
Air Date: N/A
Job, car and wife search
E35
Back To School
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Back to school
E36
Halloween
Air Date: N/A
Halloween
E37
Mahi's Dilemma
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Mahi's dilemma
E38
The Rat Problem
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The rat problem
E39
Doctor Visit
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George goes to the doctor.
E40
Black Friday
Air Date: N/A
Black Friday
E41
Brother Visits
Air Date: N/A
No episode overview available.
E42
Infomercial
Air Date: N/A
Infomercial
E43
Christmas Again
Air Date: N/A
Christmas
E44
Baby Sitting
Air Date: N/A
Appachan babysits
E45
The Love Letter
Air Date: N/A
The love letter
E46
Surprise Birthday
Air Date: N/A
Appachan's birthday
E47
DJ.KJ
Air Date: N/A
George's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.
E48
Going Home
Air Date: N/A
George plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.
E49
English Tutor
Air Date: N/A
Babykuttan's English tutor
E50
New Car
Air Date: N/A
George buys a New Benz
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