Aliyans
| Aliyans | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Sitcom |
| Based on | Aliyans vs Aliyans |
| Written by | Rajiv Karumadi |
| Directed by | Rajesh Thalachira |
| Starring | See below |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Malayalam |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 1140 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ramji Krishnan. R |
| Editor | Vijil |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 24 mins approx. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kaumudy TV |
| Release | 24 February 2020 – present |
Aliyans is an Indian Malayalam-language sitcom directed by Rajesh Thalachira. It premiered on Kaumudy TV on 24 February 2020. It is the sequel to Aliyan vs Aliyan.[1]
The show won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedy Programme in 2022.[2] It is the longest-running television sitcom on Kaumudy TV and is also one of the notable sitcoms in the Malayalam-language. It reached 1,000 episodes on 25 January 2025.[3]
Plot summary
Set in Thiruvananthapuram, the series centers on the life of Ratnamma and her family, with a particular focus on the complex, often humorous love-hate relationship between her sons-in-law, Kanakan and Cleatus. Each episode features standalone stories that explore various incidents and dynamics among the characters. Key figures include Thankam, Cleatus's wife; Lilly, Kanakan's wife; Muthu, the daughter of Cleatus and Thankam; and Ronald, the brother of both Lilly and Cleatus. Recurring characters also include Girirajan, the uncle of Kanakan and Thankam, and his wife Girija.[4][5]
Cast
Main cast
- Aneesh Ravi as Kanakan Muthuraman
- Riyas Narmakala as Cleatus Mathai
- Soumya Bhagyan Pillai as Lilly
- Manju Pathrose as Thankam
- Akshaya as Muthu / Akshaya
- Raihu Shameer as Thakkudu (Episode:838 – present)
Recurring cast
- Abhi Kottarakkara as Ronald
- Sethu Lakshmi as Ratnamma
- Mani Shornur as Girirajan/Ammavan
- Bindhu Sreehari as Girija Ammayi
- Anzar Babu as Ansar
- Salil S Nair as Natarajan
- Smitha S Anil as Sulu Chechi
- Resmi Anil as Rosemary
- Rithu Nilaa as Nallu
- Rishi S Kumar as Jithu/Jithendran
- Maya Suresh as Kunjammachi
- Arun Sreekantan as Indu/Indran
- Greeshma Ramesh as Parvathy
- Binoj Kulathoor as Ambilikkuttan
- Ramesh Kottayam as Pappa
Guest cast
- Anumol as Bhama (Episode 85)
- Naveen Arakkal as Biju (Episode 85)
- Sheela as Herself (Episode 100: Special Wishes)
- Baby & Mary as Kudumbasree members (Episode 140)
- Shyam Mohan as Jayan (Episode 147)
- Akhil as Vallabhan (Episode 253)
- Uma Nair as Pavithra Unnikrishnan (Episode 264)
- Sarath as Joy
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rajnarayanjee Drishya Madhyama Awards | Best Actress (Comedy) | Maya Suresh | Won |
| 2022 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Comedy Programme | Aliyans | Won |
| Special Mention (Jury) | Manju Pathrose | Won | ||
| Janmabhoomi Television Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Aneesh Ravi | Won | |
| Media City Awards | Best Actor | |||
| 2024 | Kerala Vision Television Awards | Best Director | Rajesh Thalachira | Nominated |
| Best Actor in a Comedy Role | Riyas Narmakala | Won | ||
| Best Actress in a Comedy Role | Manju Pathrose | Nominated | ||
| Soumya Bhagyananthan |
References
- ^ "Aliyans: The Show That Captured the Hearts of Miniscreen Audiences". The Indian Express. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "State Television Awards announced; 'Aliyans' of Kaumudy TV bags three awards". Kerala Kaumudi. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "'Aliyans' completes 1000 episodes; Aneesh Ravi says 'It's the same excitement as when a movie enters the 100 Crore Club'". Radhika Nair. The Times of India. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "'Aliyan vs Aliyan' - Plot". nettv4u.
- ^ "The character Kanakan has given me a major image overhaul : Aneesh Ravi". Arya UR. The Times of India. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2025.