Aliyans

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.

The show won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedy Programme in 2022. It is the longest-running television sitcom on Kaumudy TV and is also one of the notable sitcoms in the Malayalam-language. It reached well over a 1,000 episodes on 25 January 2025.

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.

Years later, Cleatus has taken a temporary break from active politics and established a manpower recruitment agency. Kanakan has been promoted to the rank of Sub Inspector of Police. Thankam has been elected as a ward member representing a political party opposed to Cleatus's. Lilly works as a dance teacher. Akshaya, also known as Muthu, is pursuing medical studies while residing in a hostel and frequently visits home. She is in a romantic relationship with her neighbour's brother, Lallu.

Cast

Writers

• Rajeev Karumadi (Base writer)
• Rajesh Thalachira
• Shihab Karunagapally
• Abhilash Kottarakkara
• Suku Killipalam
• Usman Koya
• Perumal Renjith
• S S Sumesh Kumar
• Riyas Narmakala
• Aneesh Ravi
• Soumya Bhagyan
• Manju Pathrose

Awards

References