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
Season 1
Church GoingThe George family prepares to go to Church8m2
Malayalam CultureGeorge installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"10m3
New NursesGeorge picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.14m4
Business IdeaGeorge tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.17m5
Christmas InviteGeorge is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.20m6
The HauntingGeorge's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.20m7
Diet PlanRincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.15m8
Agent ExamGeorge studies to become an insurance agent.18m9
New MarketingGeorge tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.15m10
Feng ShuiGeorge tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.15m11
Dating SceneMahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.15m12
The PoetGregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.17m13
New PetGeorge buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.12m14
The HandymanGeorge hires a handyman.20m15
India TripRincy plans a trip to India.20m16
SamewayBabykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).16m17
The MillionaireBabykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.18m18
The Small PartyGeorge has a "small party" while Rincy is away.22m19
Rincy's ReturnRincy returns with Appachan.21m20
Matt Grows UpMatt grows up.15m21
The PartyGeorge and Family get invited to a party.21m22
Gregory ResignsGregory resigns.19m23
New WorkGregory's first day at Blimpie.15m24
New AssistantGeorge's new assistant.18m25
Driving LessonsBabykuttan learns to drive.19m26
Generation GapMahi tries to change career.18m27
Midlife CrisisMahi tries to change career.20m28
The SuperstarGeorge brings a superstar home.18m29
Candy ProblemThe candy problem15m30
Garbage CollectionAppachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.15m31
Appachan's KrishiAppachan tries his hand at agriculture.14m32
Appachan's AcharAppachan makes achar.14m33
Omana OnamOmana Onam 200820m34
Job SearchJob, car and wife search11m35
Back To SchoolBack to school14m36
HalloweenHalloween12m37
Mahi's DilemmaMahi's dilemma18m38
The Rat ProblemThe rat problem17m39
Doctor VisitGeorge goes to the doctor.16m40
Black FridayBlack Friday12m41
Brother Visits18m42
InfomercialInfomercial13m43
Christmas AgainChristmas17m44
Baby SittingAppachan babysits15m45
The Love LetterThe love letter25m46
Surprise BirthdayAppachan's birthday18m47
DJ.KJGeorge's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.14m48
Going HomeGeorge plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.19m49
English TutorBabykuttan's English tutor15m50
New CarGeorge buys a New Benz19m
