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.
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Episode 1
The George family prepares to go to Church
Episode 2
George installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"
Episode 3
George picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.
Episode 4
George tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.
Episode 5
George is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.
Episode 6
George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.
Episode 7
Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.
Episode 8
George studies to become an insurance agent.
Episode 9
George tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.
Episode 10
George tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.
Episode 11
Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.
Episode 12
Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.
Episode 13
George buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.
Episode 14
George hires a handyman.
Episode 15
Rincy plans a trip to India.
Episode 16
Babykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).
Episode 17
Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.
Episode 18
George has a "small party" while Rincy is away.
Episode 19
Rincy returns with Appachan.
Episode 20
Matt grows up.
Episode 21
George and Family get invited to a party.
Episode 22
Gregory resigns.
Episode 23
Gregory's first day at Blimpie.
Episode 24
George's new assistant.
Episode 25
Babykuttan learns to drive.
Episode 26
Mahi tries to change career.
Episode 27
Mahi tries to change career.
Episode 28
George brings a superstar home.
Episode 29
The candy problem
Episode 30
Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.
Episode 31
Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.
Episode 32
Appachan makes achar.
Episode 33
Omana Onam 2008
Episode 34
Job, car and wife search
Episode 35
Back to school
Episode 36
Halloween
Episode 37
Mahi's dilemma
Episode 38
The rat problem
Episode 39
George goes to the doctor.
Episode 40
Black Friday
Episode 41
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Episode 42
Infomercial
Episode 43
Christmas
Episode 44
Appachan babysits
Episode 45
The love letter
Episode 46
Appachan's birthday
Episode 47
George's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.
Episode 48
George plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.
Episode 49
Babykuttan's English tutor
Episode 50
George buys a New Benz