Akkara Kazhchakal (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 9.8
Released in 2008, Akkara Kazhchakal is a comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Akkara Kazhchakal stars Jacob Gregory as Girigiri, Sajini Sachariah as Rincy and Josekutty Valiyakallumkal as George Achayan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.8/10, Akkara Kazhchakal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akkara Kazhchakal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akkara Kazhchakal tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akkara Kazhchakal (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Akkara Kazhchakal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Akkara Kazhchakal worth watching?
- Akkara Kazhchakal holds an audience score of 9.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akkara Kazhchakal?
- Akkara Kazhchakal stars Jacob Gregory, Sajini Sachariah and Josekutty Valiyakallumkal.
- When was Akkara Kazhchakal released?
- Akkara Kazhchakal was released in 2008.