Aliyans

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Aliyans
Genre Drama
Sitcom
Based onAliyans vs Aliyans
Written byRajiv Karumadi
Directed byRajesh Thalachira
Starring See below
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes1181
Production
ProducerRamji Krishnan. R
EditorVijil
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time24 mins approx.
Original release
Network Kaumudy TV
Release24 February 2020 (2020-02-24) 
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]

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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

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2021Rajnarayanjee Drishya Madhyama AwardsBest Actress (Comedy)Maya SureshWon
2022Kerala State Television AwardsBest Comedy ProgrammeAliyansWon
Special Mention (Jury)Manju PathroseWon
Janmabhoomi Television AwardsBest Comedy Actor Aneesh Ravi Won
Media City AwardsBest Actor
2024Kerala Vision Television AwardsBest DirectorRajesh ThalachiraNominated
Best Actor in a Comedy RoleRiyas NarmakalaWon
Best Actress in a Comedy Role Manju Pathrose Nominated
Soumya Bhagyananthan

References

  1. "Aliyans: The Show That Captured the Hearts of Miniscreen Audiences". The Indian Express. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  2. "State Television Awards announced; 'Aliyans' of Kaumudy TV bags three awards". Kerala Kaumudi. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  3. "'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.
  4. "'Aliyan vs Aliyan' - Plot". nettv4u.
  5. "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.