Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan
Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan | |
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Genre | Drama Mythology |
Created by | Merryland Studio |
Written by | Sugathan Kannur |
Directed by | Sudheesh Sankar (2023) Vinod Bhagavathinada (2023-present) |
Creative director | S.Murugan |
Starring | K. R. Vijaya |
Theme music composer | "Thedi varum Kannulalil" by G. Devarajan |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Malayalam |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 100 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Suja Murugan, Saranya Subramaniam |
Producer | S.Murugan |
Production location | Trivandrum |
Cinematography | Shijinjith |
Editor | Machado Joseph Kavanad |
Running time | 20-22 minutes |
Production company | Sree Saran Creation |
Original release | |
Network | Asianet |
Release | 6 November 2023 present | –
Malikappuram : Apathbandhavan ayyappan (transl. Malikappuram:Ayyappa – transl. Ayyappan who helps during troublesome Times) is an Indian devotional television series which airing on Asianet[1] and streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.[2] The series revolves around the relationship between Muthassi, a devout grandmother, and her granddaughter Unnimol, both devotees of Ayyappan and desires to visit Sabarimala Temple.[3][4] South Indian actress K. R. Vijaya and child artist Eithal play the lead roles[5][6][7] This series is the fifth season of Swami Ayyappan franchise. The show is also dubbed into Kannada as Malikappuram on Star Suvarna from 4 March 2024.[8]
Plot[edit]
When Meenakshi(Unnimol) was born, her mother died in delivery. Her father left the place after few days. She is considered as a bad omen by her relatives and villagers except her grandmother because of an astrological prediction. When she is grown up she had to face a lot of sufferings but only hope for her life was trust on Lord Ayyappa. In this time, Lord Ayyappa and Vavar came to her life as Giridevan and Vava to help her and they became close friends. After some days, following so many circumstances she met her father Vinod and he came back to their home. He was staying at Anasuya's home for these years as he los his memory power. Anasuya is a traditional doctor who have a daughter Thara, who is been locked in her home with ritual threads protecting her from Mrithyu Devatha as Thara's father was died due to curse from snake lords as he tried to capture a precious stone of Snake Lords. Later Vinod and Anasuya got married. Unnimol and Thara are living like siblings. Giridevan and Vava are trying to help Unnimol from problems creating by her relatives and Thara from Mruthyu Devatha.[9]
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- K. R. Vijaya as Devakiyamma, devotee of Ayyappa, Mother of Vinod, Rajeevan and Jayan
- Baby Eithal Evana Sherin as Unnimol, Devaki's granddaughter
- Aarav Umesh as Giridevan (Lord Ayyappa)
- Sreedev Pradeep as Vava (Vavar)
Supporting[edit]
- Lal Krish as Vinod
- Akhina Shibu as Anasuya
- Rejith Menon as Rajeevan
- Amrutha Varnan as Anupama
- Rahul R as Jayan
- Arya Sreeram as Mini
- Sharu as Malini teacher
- Abhaidev Raveendran as Abhijit
- Akshitha as Tara
- Anandritha Manu as Hima
- Archana Devi as Radha teacher
- Lekshmy Nandan as Mrityu Devatha
- Vishnu K Vijayan as Ananthan
- Rihan as Lambu (Lord Ganesha)
- ____ as Devi
- _____ as Dhanwantari
Production[edit]
Casting[edit]
It is produced by S.Murugan under the banner of SreeSaran Creations after the success of Padatha Painkili. K. R. Vijaya[10] is making her television comeback with this series. Baby Eithal Evana Sherin is making her television debut along with debutantes Aarav and Sreedev.
Music[edit]
Title tracks are adapted from Merryland 's production Swami Ayyappan and sabarimala Swami Ayyappan TV series.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers(s) | Length |
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1. | "Harivaraasanam" | Vayalar Ramavarma | K. J. Yesudas | |
2. | "Thedivarum Kannukalil" | Kannadasan | Ambili | |
3. | "Harihara Suthane Saranam" | S.Ramesan Nair | ||
4. | "Bhootanatha" | S.Ramesan Nair |
References[edit]
- ^ "Malikappuram , Chandrikayil Aliyunnu Chandrakantham - Malayalam TV Serials On Asianet". 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Asianet Presents New Fiction " Malikappuram ": A Tale of Faith. Resilience and Devotion | Kerala9.com". 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Malikappuram Apathbandhavanayyappan, Devotional Serial On Asianet - Star Cast". 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Asianet's Devotional Serial "Malikappuram" Continues To Conquer The Hearts Of The Audience - Kerala9.com". 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Malikappuram: KR Vijaya and Eithal starrer devotional drama to premiere on November 6". 4 November 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റില് രണ്ട് പുതിയ പരമ്പരകള്; 'ഗൗരീശങ്കര'വും 'കാതോട് കാതോര'വും വരുന്നു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
- ^ "ഇനി ടെലിവിഷനിലെ 'മാളികപ്പുറ'ത്തെ കാണാം; ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റില് പുതിയ സീരിയല് ആരംഭിക്കുന്നു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
- ^ "Kasturi And Malikappuram, Upcoming Kannada TV Serials On Star Suvarna Channel – Promos On Air". indiantvinfo.com. 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Malikappuram: KR Vijaya and Eithal starrer devotional drama to premiere on November 6". 4 November 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Exclusive! Veteran actress KR Vijaya about 'Malikappuram': The whole set feels devotional, just like the blessing of Lord Ayyappa". 4 November 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.