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| name          = Uppum Mulakum
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| genre               = [[Sitcom]]
| genre         = [[Sitcom]]
| creator             = R. Unnikrishnan
| creator       = R. Unnikrishnan
| director             = R. Unnikrishnan
| director       = Pradeep Madhav
| country             = India
| country       = India
| writer               = Suresh Babu
| writer         = {{Unbulleted_list|Sreerag R. Nambiar|Suresh Babu|Afsal Karunagappally}}
| starring             = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Biju Sopanam]]|[[Nisha Sarang]]|[[Rishi S. Kumar]]|Juhi Rustagi|[[Al Sabith]]|[[Shivani Menon]]|[[Baby Ameya]]|}}
| starring       = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Biju Sopanam]]|[[Nisha Sarang]]|Rishi S. Kumar|Juhi Rustagi|[[Al Sabith]]|Shivani Menon|[[Baby Ameya]]|}}
| language             = Malayalam
| language       = [[Malayalam]]
| num_seasons         = 2
| num_seasons   = 1
| num_episodes         = Season 1: 1206 <br />Season 2: 14
| num_episodes   = 1206
| producer             = [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV Production]]
| producer       = [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV Production]]
| editor               = Abhilash Elikkattoor
| editor         = {{unbulleted_list|Satheesh Kumar B.|Harikrishnan P.|Shijin Kuttan|Praveen Prakashan}}
| cinematography       = Anoop Kattakada <br /> Midhun Muraleedharan
| cinematography = Anoop Kattakada
| camera               = Multi-camera
| camera         = Multi-camera
| runtime             = 15 – 27 minutes
| runtime       = 12 – 27 minutes
| network             = [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]]
| network       = [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]]
| channel             = Flowers TV
| channel       = Flowers TV
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| first_aired         = {{Start date|2015|12|14|df=yes}} – Present
| first_run      = India
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| first_aired   = {{Start date|2015|12|14|df=yes}}
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'''''Uppum Mulakum''''' ({{Translation|Salt and pepper}}) was an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[sitcom]], which aired on [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]] from 14 December 2015 to 15 January 2021, consisting of 1206 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofndia.com/tv/news/malayalam/New-serial-on-Flowers-TV/articleshow/50149616.cms |title=New serial on Flowers TV |date=12 December 2015 |website=timesofindia.com |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref> Created by R. Unnikrishnan and written By Sreerag Nambiar, Afsal Karunagappally and Suresh Babu, the sitcom depicts the everyday life of Balachandran Thampi, his wife Neelima, and their five children. The main cast includes [[Biju Sopanam]], [[Nisha Sarang]], Rishi S. Kumar, Juhi Rustagi, [[Al Sabith]], Shivani Menon and [[Baby Ameya]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-09-22|title=Uppum Mulakum Malayalam Serial on Flowers TV Cast And Crew|url=https://www.malayalamtype.com/uppum-mulakum-flowers-tv/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Malayalam Typing|language=en-US}}</ref> Baby Ameya joined the show as the newborn baby of the family in May 2018. It crossed 1,000 episodes in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppum Mulakum to cross 1000 episodes soon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakum-to-cross-1000-episodes-soon/articleshow/72278458.cms|access-date=2020-06-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Juhi Rustagi, who played the character Lechu, left the show in January 2020 when it reached 1013 episodes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Juhi Rustagi quits from the role of Lechu, here's why|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/02/01/juhi-rustagi-quits-from-serial-as-lechu.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Uppum Mulakum received acclaim throughout its run, becoming one of the most popular Malayalam sitcoms.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-12|title=Uppum Mulakum: 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും' ആറാം വർഷത്തിലേക്ക് കടക്കുമ്പോൾ|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-completed-5-years-special-episode-441204/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml-In}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Balu is back from quarantine, Uppum Mulakum promo gains attention - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/balu-is-back-from-quarantine-uppum-mulakum-promo-gains-attention/articleshow/76259039.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-10|title=Uppum Mulakum: യൂട്യൂബ് ട്രെൻഡിങ്ങിൽ ഒന്നാമതായി 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും'|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-latest-episode-after-lockdown-viral-video-383223/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml-In}}</ref> The show aired its last episode on 15 January 2021.
'''''Uppum Mulakum''''' ({{Translation|Salt and pepper}}) is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[sitcom]], that has been broadcast on [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]] since 14 December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofndia.com/tv/news/malayalam/New-serial-on-Flowers-TV/articleshow/50149616.cms |title=New serial on Flowers TV |date=12 December 2015 |website=timesofindia.com |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref> Created and directed by R. Unnikrishnan, the sitcom depicts the everyday life of Balachandran Thampi, his wife Neelima, and their five children. The main cast includes [[Biju Sopanam]], [[Nisha Sarang]], Rishi S. Kumar, Juhi Rustagi, [[Al Sabith]], [[Shivani Menon]] and [[Baby Ameya]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-09-22|title=Uppum Mulakum Malayalam Serial on Flowers TV Cast And Crew|url=https://www.malayalamtype.com/uppum-mulakum-flowers-tv/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Malayalam Typing|language=en-US}}</ref> Baby Ameya joined the show as the newborn baby of the family in May 2018.
 
It crossed 1,000 episodes in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uppum Mulakum to cross 1000 episodes soon - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakum-to-cross-1000-episodes-soon/articleshow/72278458.cms |access-date=2020-06-18 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The first season of the show aired from 14 December 2015 to 15 January 2021, consisting of 1206 episodes. The second season of the show began broadcast on 13 June 2022. Juhi Rustagi, who previously had left the show in January 2020 when it reached 1013 episodes came back to the show in the second season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Juhi Rustagi quits from the role of Lechu, here's why |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/02/01/juhi-rustagi-quits-from-serial-as-lechu.html |access-date=2021-02-19 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> Uppum Mulakum is one of the most popular and longest running Malayalam sitcoms that has been acclaimed throughout its run.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-12 |title=Uppum Mulakum: 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും' ആറാം വർഷത്തിലേക്ക് കടക്കുമ്പോൾ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-completed-5-years-special-episode-441204/ |access-date=2021-03-19 |website=Indian Express Malayalam |language=ml-In}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Balu is back from quarantine, Uppum Mulakum promo gains attention - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/balu-is-back-from-quarantine-uppum-mulakum-promo-gains-attention/articleshow/76259039.cms |access-date=2021-03-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-10 |title=Uppum Mulakum: യൂട്യൂബ് ട്രെൻഡിങ്ങിൽ ഒന്നാമതായി 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും' |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-latest-episode-after-lockdown-viral-video-383223/ |access-date=2021-03-19 |website=Indian Express Malayalam |language=ml-In}}</ref> The show won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedy Show in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |others=Special Correspondent |date=2017-10-21 |title=Pokkuveyil adjudged best TV serial |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pokkuveyil-adjudged-best-tv-serial/article19898166.ece |access-date=2022-06-12 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Plot summary ==
== Plot summary ==
The sitcom revolves around the family of Balu; a self-employed electronics technician, his wife Neelu, who works as an accountant in a private firm, and their five children: Vishnu who's called "Mudiyan" by his family's due to his hair, Lakshmi "Lechu", Keshav "Keshu", Shivani "Shiva" and Parvathi "Parukutty". The family is usually referred to as Paramada Veedu.
The sitcom revolves around the family of Balu; a self-employed electronics technician, his wife Neelu, who works as an accountant in a private firm, and their five children: Vishnu who's called "Mudiyan" by his family's due to his hair, Lakshmi "Lechu", Keshav "Keshu", Shivani "Shiva" and Parvathi "Parukutty". The family is usually referred to as Paramada Veedu.


Vishnu is a new-generation, lively dancer. Earlier he was often teased by his siblings for failing in his BSc examinations. He is Neelu's eldest and favorite son. He has a dance group. His hairstyle makes him a popular character. He even took care of his baby sister when no one was at home. In episode 803, he passed his BSc, which made the family happy, and thanks to Meenu his friend, Vishnu got a job at an advertisement company with an income. He lost the job later and is currently trying for a new job.
Vishnu is a new-generation, lively dancer. Earlier he was often teased by his siblings for failing in his BSc examinations. He is Neelu's eldest and favorite son. He has a dance group. His hairstyle makes him a popular character. He even took care of his baby sister when no one was at home. In episode 803, he passed his BSc, which made the family happy, and thanks to Meenu his friend, Vishnu got a job at an advertisement company with an income. He lost the job later and currently works in a private bank.


Lechu is the lazy, beauty-conscious eldest daughter of the family. She often teases her younger siblings. She loves writing poems and singing. She is always seen chatting with her friends. Later she joined for B.Com. She married a naval officer, Siddharth in episode 1011 and has not appeared since episode 1013.
Lechu is the lazy, beauty-conscious eldest daughter of the family. She often teases her younger siblings. She loves writing poems and singing. She is always seen chatting with her friends. Later she joined for B.Com. She married a naval officer, Sidharth in episode 1011 and was last seen in season 1 during the 1013th episode (This was due to Juhi Rustagi leaving the show). She came back in season 2 and it was revealed that Lechu's husband now works abroad so that she can stay with her parents.


Keshu and Shiva are the school-going kids of the house. Keshu is a foodie while Shiva doesn't enjoy eating. Both are naughty but they share an unbreakable bond with each other. They make naughty plans together and Lechu always gets threatened by them. All of them love each other even though they keep fighting all day. They are now studying in a government school.
Keshu and Shiva are the school-going kids of the house. Keshu is a foodie while Shiva doesn't enjoy eating. Both are naughty but they share an unbreakable bond with each other. They make naughty plans together and Lechu always gets threatened by them. All of them love each other even though they keep fighting all day.  


They are eventually joined by Parukutty, the baby of the family. She is an adorable baby who has won the hearts of her family members. She was a late baby and was born in episode 604.
They are eventually joined by Parukutty, the baby of the family. She is an adorable baby who has won the hearts of her family members. She was born in episode 604.


They are occasionally visited by Balu's brother Surendran Thampi, his parents Madhavan Thampi and Sharada, his cousin Rema, Rema's husband Jayanthan, her father Shankaran, Neelu's parents Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani Amma. Their neighbors Bhasi, Nawas, Shukoor, newspaper boy Kannan, auto-rickshaw driver Chandran, his wife Kanakam, who is the daughter of Balu's distant relative also make appearances. Neelima's brother Sreekkuttan (played by S. P. Sreekumar) also made appearances during the early episodes of the show. Vishnu's friends Jerry, Meenakshi, and Jennah along with Lechu's friend Gayathri also make certain appearances.
They are occasionally visited by Balu's brother Surendran Thambi, his parents Madhavan Thambi and Sharada, his aunt, his cousin Rema, Rema's husband Jayanthan, Rema's father (Balu's relative) Shankaran Thambi, Neelu's parents Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani Amma. Their neighbors Bhasi, Nawas, Shukoor, newspaper boy Kannan, auto-rickshaw driver Chandran, Chandran's wife Kanakam (who is the daughter of Balu's distant relative) also make appearances. Neelima's brother Sreekkuttan (played by S. P. Sreekumar) also made appearances during the early episodes of the show. Vishnu's friends Jerry, Meenakshi, and Jennah along with Lechu's friend Gayathri also make certain appearances.


They visit Paramada Veedu and sometimes stay there. Some episodes are even taking place at their places called Shoolamkudi house at Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram and Padavalam Veedu at Piravom in Ernakulam. This too highlights Trivandrum vs Kochi in a comic manner as it is seen in common disputes between Balu and Neelu
They visit Paramada Veedu and sometimes stay there. Some episodes are even taking place at their places called Shoolamkudi house at Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram and Padavalam Veedu at Piravom in Ernakulam. This too highlights Trivandrum vs Kochi in a comic manner as it is seen in common disputes between Balu and Neelu


Balu's brother Surendran who runs a grocery shop in Neyyattinkara is a soft person and Balu often ridicules him. The children call him Chittappan.
Balu's brother Surendran who runs a grocery shop in Neyyattinkara is a soft person and Balu often ridicules him.


Shankarannan is a drunkard but is loved by everyone in the family. His daughter Rema is Balu's cousin and is married to Jayanthan who is a jobless politician. Both of them have silly fights which are often resolved by Balu and Neelu.
Shankaran (Shankara Annan)is a drunkard who is loved by everyone in the family. His daughter Rema is Balu's cousin and is married to Jayanthan who is a jobless politician. Both of them have silly fights which are often resolved by Balu and Neelu.


In episode number 368, the character of Autodriver Chandran was introduced. He later becomes a close friend of the Paramada family. Eventually, in episode 850, he marries Kanakam, a distant relative of Balu, who hails from Tamil Nadu.
In episode number 368, the character of Autodriver Chandran was introduced. He later becomes a close friend of the Paramada family. Eventually, in episode 850, he marries Kanakam, a distant relative of Balu who hails from Tamil Nadu.


During the lockdown period due to COVID-19, the family started a YouTube channel named Padavalam vs Shoolamkudi and their first video became viral and created two more videos of which one was a story and the other one was a dance by Chittappan. Eventually, in episode 1091 a new character named Pooja Jayaram was introduced. She is a fan of Mudiyan and loves him and she wants to marry him. In episode 1164, the character named Sreeraj who was mentioned since the beginning of the show was introduced. Sreeraj is the eldest brother of Neelu who is settled in Chennai with his family.
During the lockdown period due to COVID-19, the family started a YouTube channel named Padavalam vs Shoolamkudi and their first video became viral and created two more videos of which one was a story and the other one was a dance by Chittappan. Eventually, in episode 1091 a new character named Pooja Jayaram was introduced. She is a fan of Mudiyan, who loves him and she wants to marry him. In episode 1164, the character named Sreeraj who was mentioned since the beginning of the show was introduced. Sreeraj is the eldest brother of Neelu who is settled in Chennai with his family.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
===Main===
===Main Cast===
* [[Biju Sopanam]] as Kulathara Shoolamkudi Veetil Balachandran Thampi (Balu)
 
* [[Nisha Sarang]] as Neelima Balachandran Thampi (Neelu)
• [[Biju Sopanam]] as Shulamkudi Veetil Balachandran "Balu" Thambi -  Neelima's Husband; Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's Father. Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani's son-in-law. Madhavan Thampi and Sharada's son. Surendran and Rajendran's brother. Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's brother-in-law.
* Rishi S Kumar as Vishnu Balachandran Thampi (Mudiyan)
 
* Juhi Rustagi as Lakshmi Balachandran Thampi (Lechu)
• [[Nisha Sarang]] as Neelima "Neelu" Balachandran Thambi ([[née]] Padavalam veetil Neelima Pillai) - Balachandran's Wife; Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's Mother. Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani's daughter. Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's daughter-in-law.Surendran and Rajendran's sister-in-law. Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's sister.
* [[Al Sabith]] as Keshavan Balachandran Thampi (Keshu)
 
* Shivani Menon as Shivani Balachandran Thampi (Shiva)
• Rishi S Kumar as Vishnu "Mudiyan" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Eldest Child; Lakshmi, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's Elder Brother. Kuttan Pillai, Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandson.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's nephew.
* [[Baby Ameya]] as Parvathy Balachandran Thampi (Parukutty)
 
* Rajendran N. as Padavalam Veetil Kuttan Pillai, Neelu's father
• Juhi Rustagi as Lakshmi "Lachu" Sidharth ([[née]] Lakshmi Balachandran Thambi) - Balachandran and Neelima's second child; Vishnu, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's sister;Sidharth's wife.Kuttan Pillai,Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandaughter.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's niece.
* Muraleedharan Pangodu as Shankaran Thampi aka Shankarannan
 
* Ramesh as Shoolamkudi Veettil Madhavan Thampi, Balu's father
•[[Al Sabith]] as Keshav "Keshu" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Third child; Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shivani and Parvathy's brother.Kuttan Pillai, Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandson.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's nephew.
* Manohari Joy as Sharada, Balu's mother
 
* Binoj Kulathoor as Surendran Thampi, Balu's younger brother
• Shivani Menon as Shivani "Shiva" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Fourth child. Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshavan and Parvathy's sister. Kuttan Pillai,Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandaughter.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's niece.
 
• [[Baby Ameya]] as Parvathy "Paru" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Fifth child. Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshavan and Shivani’s younger sister. Kuttan Pillai,Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandaughter.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's niece.


===Recurring===
===Recurring===
* Anil Perumpalam as Jayanthan, Rema's husband
{| class="wikitable"
* Jiji Kalamandir as Chandran, aka Auto Chandran, Balu's close friend
|+
* [[S. P. Sreekumar]] as Sreekuttan aka Kuttu Maman, Neelu's younger brother
!Portrayed by
* Suresh Babu as Bhasi, Balu's close friend and neighbour
!Character
* Rohini Rahul as Kanakam
!Description
* Varsha Abhay as Rema, Balu's sister
!Ref.
* Gowrilaxmi Biju as Kanmani Surendran Thampi, Surendran's daughter
|-
*Baby Riya as Aleena Francis, Keshu's girlfriend
|Rajendran N.
* Shobi Thilakan as Rajendran Thambi, Balu's brother
|Padavalam Veetil Kuttan Pillai
* Kannan as newspaper boy
|Neelima's Father
* Surya Noufal as Shukoor
|
* Jerry Francis as Jerry
|-
* Nawas as Nawas
|Ramesh
*Smino Siju as Sushma
|Shoolamkudi Veetil Madhavan Thambi
|Balachandran's Father
|
|-
|Manohari Joy
|Sharada Madhavan Thambi
|Balachandran's Mother
|
|-
|Binoj Kulathoor
|Surendran Thambi
|Balachandran's Brother
|
|-
|Suresh Babu
|Bhasi
|Balu's best friend and neighbour
|
|-
|Varsha Abhay
|Rema
|Balu's relative
|
|-
|Anil Perumpalam
|Jayanthan
|Rema's husband
|
|-
|Muraleedharan Pangodu
|Shankaran Thambi aka Shankaranan
|Rema's father and Balachandran's relative
|-
|Jiji Kalamandir
|Auto Chandran
|Balu's close friend
|
|-
|[[S. P. Sreekumar]]
|Sreekuttan
|Neelu's brother
|
|-
|Rohini Rahul
|Kanakam
|Balu's cousin
|
|-
|Gowrilaxmi Biju  
|Kanmani Surendran Thambi
|Surendran's daughter
|
|-
|Baby Riya
|Aleena Francis
|Keshu's love interest, Shivani's classmate
|
|-
|[[Shobi Thilakan]]
|Rajendran Thambi
|Balu's brother
|
|-
|Kannan
|Newspaper boy
|
|
|-
|Surya Noufal
|Shukoor
|Balu's friend
|
|-
|Jerry Francis
|Jerry
|Vishnu's friend
|
|-
|Nawas
|Nawas
|Balu's friend
|
|-
|Sminu Siju
|Sushama
|Neelu's friend
|
|}


===Guest===
===Guest===
This is a list of the celebrities who have made [[guest appearance]]s in the show.
This is a list of the celebrities who have made [[guest appearance]]s in the show.
* [[Dain Davis]] as Siddharth (Siddhu), Lechu's husband (3 episodes)
{| class="wikitable"
* Noorin Sheriff as Susmitha, Balu's sister (4 episodes)
|+
* [[Bhagath Manuel]] as himself (episode 288)
!Actor
* [[Nirmal Palazhi]] as himself (episode 288)
!Character
* Niyas Backer as himself (episode 288)
!Episode no.
* Bineesh Bastin as Keerikkadan Sabu (episode 558)
!no. of episodes
* [[Nandini Nair]] as herself (2 episodes)
|-
* [[Rajisha Vijayan]] as June (episode 792)
|[[Dain Davis]]
* [[Mithun Ramesh]] as Jimmy (Episode 994)
|Sidddharth
* [[Divya Pillai]] as Jancy (Episode 994)
|
* [[Shane Nigam]] as Akkar (Episode 1008)
|3
* [[Tini Tom]] as Alex (Episode 1051)
|-
* [[Vinay Forrt]] as Roy (Episode 1051)
|[[Noorin Shereef]]
* [[Srinda Arhaan]] as Susan (Episode 1051)
|Susmitha
* Kalabhavan Prajod as himself (2020 Onam special episode)
|
|3
|-
|[[Bhagath Manuel]]
|Himself
|288
|
|-
|[[Nirmal Palazhi]]
|Himself
|288
|
|-
|[[Niyas Backer]]
|Himself
|288
|
|-
|[[Bineesh Bastin]]
|Keerikadan Sabu
|558
|
|-
|[[Nandini Nair]]
|Herself
|
|2
|-
|[[Rajisha Vijayan]]
|June
|792
|
|-
|[[Mithun Ramesh]]
|Jimmy
|994
|
|-
|[[Divya Pillai]]
|Jancy
|994
|
|-
|[[Shane Nigam]]
|Akkar
|1008
|
|-
|[[Tini Tom]]
|Alex
|1051
|
|-
|[[Vinay Forrt]]
|Roy
|1051
|
|-
|[[Srinda]]
|Susan
|1051
|
|-
|[[Kalabhavan Prajod]]
|Himself
|Onam Episode
|
|}


==Production==
==Production==
[[Nisha Sarang]] was offered the role of Neelima when she was doing the cookery show ''Kuttikkalavara'' on [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reji |first1=Devina |title=ഉപ്പിലാടാത്ത സ്വകാര്യങ്ങള്‍ |url=https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/1/42964-mangalam-varika.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Mangalam Publications]] |date=18 October 2016 |language=ml}}</ref> Except for Sarang, all other principal actors were beginners in television. Theatre actor Biju Sopanam had earlier acted under R. Unnikrishnan's directorial in ''Back Benchers'', a comedy serial on [[Amrita TV]]. He was offered the role of Balachandran Thampi. Biju was keen on working with Unnikrishnan ever since he watched his directorial sitcom ''[[Marimayam]]'' on [[Mazhavil Manorama]], he wanted to do such roles that are close to reality. ''Uppum Mulakum'' was his second television appearance and the first leading role.<ref>{{cite news|last=M.|first=Athira|title=The family hero|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/interview-with-actor-biju-sopanam/article22959042.ece|access-date=20 July 2020|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 March 2018}}</ref> Unnikrishnan called Rishi S. Kumar for the role of Vishnu after seeing him in the [[reality TV]] show ''[[D 4 Dance]]'' on [[Mazhavil Manorama]], in which he was a contestant. It was Unnikrishnan's son who recommended him.<ref>{{cite news |last=U. R. |first=Arya |title=People ask me to keep my hairstyle as it is: Rishi Kumar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/People-ask-me-to-keep-my-hairstyle-as-it-is-Rishi-Kumar/articleshow/55705167.cms |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 December 2016}}</ref> Al Sabith and Shivani Menon were also picked from reality TV show, they were both contestants on the show ''Kuttikkalavara'' on [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]]. Shivani is one month elder than Al Sabith, but it is the other way in the show. [[Juhi Rustagi]] was Unnikrishnan's son's friend, they first met on his son's birthday party and few days later she was offered the role of Lachu.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reji |first1=Devina |title=ഉപ്പിലാടാത്ത സ്വകാര്യങ്ങള്‍ |url=https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/3/42964-mangalam-varika.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Mangalam Publications]] |date=18 October 2016 |language=ml}}</ref>
===Season 1===
[[Nisha Sarang]] was offered the role of Neelima when she was doing the cookery show ''Kuttikkalavara'' on [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reji |first1=Devina |title=ഉപ്പിലാടാത്ത സ്വകാര്യങ്ങള്‍ |url=https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/1/42964-mangalam-varika.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Mangalam Publications]] |date=18 October 2016 |language=ml}}</ref> Except for Sarang, all other principal actors were beginners in television. Theatre actor Biju Sopanam had earlier acted under R. Unnikrishnan's directorial in ''Back Benchers'', a comedy serial on [[Amrita TV]]. He was offered the role of Balachandran Thampi. Biju was keen on working with Unnikrishnan ever since he watched his directorial sitcom ''[[Marimayam]]'' on [[Mazhavil Manorama]], he wanted to do such roles that are close to reality. ''Uppum Mulakum'' was his second television appearance and the first leading role.<ref>{{cite news|last=M.|first=Athira|title=The family hero|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/interview-with-actor-biju-sopanam/article22959042.ece|access-date=20 July 2020|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 March 2018}}</ref> Unnikrishnan called Rishi S. Kumar for the role of Vishnu after seeing him in the [[reality TV]] show ''[[D 4 Dance]]'' on Mazhavil Manorama, in which he was a contestant. It was Unnikrishnan's son who recommended him.<ref>{{cite news |last=U. R. |first=Arya |title=People ask me to keep my hairstyle as it is: Rishi Kumar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/People-ask-me-to-keep-my-hairstyle-as-it-is-Rishi-Kumar/articleshow/55705167.cms |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 December 2016}}</ref> Al Sabith and Shivani Menon were also picked from reality TV show, they were both contestants on the show ''Kuttikkalavara'' on [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]]. Shivani is one month elder than Al Sabith, but it is the other way in the show. Juhi Rustagi was Unnikrishnan's son's friend, they first met on his son's birthday party and few days later she was offered the role of Lachu.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reji |first1=Devina |title=ഉപ്പിലാടാത്ത സ്വകാര്യങ്ങള്‍ |url=https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/3/42964-mangalam-varika.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Mangalam Publications]] |date=18 October 2016 |language=ml}}</ref>
 
Biju's real-life brother, Binoj, who is five years younger than him, portrays his brother Surendran Thampy on the show.<ref>{{cite news |author=Manorama author |title=ഉപ്പും മുളകിൽ മാത്രമല്ല, ജീവിതത്തിലും ഞങ്ങൾ ചങ്ക് ബ്രോസ് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2019/04/06/binoj-kulathoor-uppum-mulakum-fame-home-biju-sopanam.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=8 April 2019 |language=ml}}</ref> Biju's real-life daughter Gouri Lakshmi portrays his niece Kanmani, Surendran's daughter.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ajith |title=Meet 'Uppum Mulakum' star Biju Sopanam at his new chic house |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/decor/2020/02/11/uppum-mulakum-star-biju-sopanam-his-chic-house.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=12 February 2019}}</ref> The show was filmed at a house named Paramada Veedu in [[Vazhakkala]], [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kuriakose |first=Ronnie |title=200 movies and counting: Why filmmakers prefer this old Kochi quarry for shooting |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/10/13/paaramada-veedu-kochi-film-shooting-location-uppum-mulakum.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=17 October 2019}}</ref> In July 2018, R. Unnikrishnan was replaced by cinematographer S.J Sinu as the show's director. Later Pradheep Madhav was choosen as the director of the show.


Biju's real-life brother, Binoj, who is five years younger than him, portrays his brother Surendran Thampy on the show.<ref>{{cite news |author=Manorama author |title=ഉപ്പും മുളകിൽ മാത്രമല്ല, ജീവിതത്തിലും ഞങ്ങൾ ചങ്ക് ബ്രോസ് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2019/04/06/binoj-kulathoor-uppum-mulakum-fame-home-biju-sopanam.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=8 April 2019 |language=ml}}</ref> Biju's real-life daughter Gouri Lakshmi portrays his niece Kanmani, Surendran's daughter.<ref>{{cite news |author=Ajith |title=Meet 'Uppum Mulakum' star Biju Sopanam at his new chic house |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/decor/2020/02/11/uppum-mulakum-star-biju-sopanam-his-chic-house.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=12 February 2019}}</ref> The show was filmed at a house named Paramada Veedu in [[Vazhakkala]], [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kuriakose |first=Ronnie |title=200 movies and counting: Why filmmakers prefer this old Kochi quarry for shooting |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/10/13/paaramada-veedu-kochi-film-shooting-location-uppum-mulakum.html |access-date=20 July 2020 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=17 October 2019}}</ref>
====Final episodes====
Uppum Mulakum's rating began to drop slightly when Juhi Rustagi left the show in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-21|title=Uppum Mulakum serial rating dropped due to this reason|url=https://theprimetime.in/uppum-mulakum-serial-rating-dropped-due-to-this-reason/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The PrimeTime|language=en-US}}</ref> When the show started back its production after several months of lockdown due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]], a new character called Pooja Jayaram was introduced. Still the show did not managed to get back the rating like that of in its earlier days. Around the same time, Flowers TV launched another sitcom called ''[[Chakkappazham]]'' in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramesh|first=Nihara|date=2020-08-11|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചതല്ല! ഇടവേളയ്ക്ക് കാരണമുണ്ട്! 'ചക്കപ്പഴം' കണ്ട് പരിഭ്രാന്തരാവേണ്ട!|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/television/uppum-mulakum-will-not-stop-r-sreekandan-nair-s-comment-went-viral-064375.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Filmibeat|language=ml}}</ref> After airing the last episode on 15 January 2021, Uppum Mulakum stopped its broadcast.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും എപ്പോൾ എത്തും; നിർത്തിയോ; ആദ്യമായി പ്രതികരിച്ച് ബാലുവും നീലുവും!|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/balu-and-neelu-reacts-on-uppum-mulakum-crisis/articleshow/80648255.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref> Flowers TV managing director [[Sreekandan Nair]] later announced that the show would undergo an hiatus for an extended period of time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും എപ്പോൾ എത്തും; നിർത്തിയോ; ആദ്യമായി പ്രതികരിച്ച് ബാലുവും നീലുവും!|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/balu-and-neelu-reacts-on-uppum-mulakum-crisis/articleshow/80648255.cms|access-date=2021-02-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref> But in February 2021, it was unofficially confirmed by the fans that the show is not on hiatus and has been cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramachandran|first=Deepu|date=2021-02-19|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും അവസാനിച്ചു! കാത്തിരിപ്പ് വെറുതെയാണെന്ന് ഫാന്‍സ് ക്ലബ്ബ്; ഒടുവില്‍ ആ റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ടും പുറത്ത്|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/television/uppum-mulakum-fan-group-officially-confirmed-the-show-is-permanently-stopped-069428.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=malayalam.filmibeat.com|language=ml}}</ref> Later in March 2021, Biju Sopanam and Nisha Sarangh finally revealed through social media that the show has been officially cancelled by the channel thus making the 1206th episode aired on 15 January as its final episode.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-17|title=Uppum Mulakum no more; Confirmed by Biju Sopanam and Nisha Sarangh|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-serial-stopped-biju-sopanam-nisha-sarang-video-468751/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref>


===Final episodes and the end===
===Season 2===
Uppum Mulakum's rating began to drop slightly when Juhi Rustagi left the show in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-21|title=Uppum Mulakum serial rating dropped due to this reason|url=https://theprimetime.in/uppum-mulakum-serial-rating-dropped-due-to-this-reason/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The PrimeTime|language=en-US}}</ref> When the show started back its production after several months of lockdown due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]], a new character called Pooja Jayaram was introduced. Still the show did not managed to get back the rating like that of in its earlier days. Around the same time, Flowers TV launched another sitcom called [[Chakkappazham]] in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramesh|first=Nihara|date=2020-08-11|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചതല്ല! ഇടവേളയ്ക്ക് കാരണമുണ്ട്! 'ചക്കപ്പഴം' കണ്ട് പരിഭ്രാന്തരാവേണ്ട!|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/television/uppum-mulakum-will-not-stop-r-sreekandan-nair-s-comment-went-viral-064375.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Filmibeat|language=ml}}</ref> After airing the last episode on 15 January 2021, Uppum Mulakum stopped its broadcast.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും എപ്പോൾ എത്തും; നിർത്തിയോ; ആദ്യമായി പ്രതികരിച്ച് ബാലുവും നീലുവും!|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/balu-and-neelu-reacts-on-uppum-mulakum-crisis/articleshow/80648255.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref> Flowers TV managing director [[Sreekandan Nair]] later announced that the show would undergo an hiatus for an extended period of time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും എപ്പോൾ എത്തും; നിർത്തിയോ; ആദ്യമായി പ്രതികരിച്ച് ബാലുവും നീലുവും!|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/balu-and-neelu-reacts-on-uppum-mulakum-crisis/articleshow/80648255.cms|access-date=2021-02-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref> But in February 2021, it was unofficially confirmed by the fans that the show is not on hiatus and has been cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramachandran|first=Deepu|date=2021-02-19|title=ഉപ്പും മുളകും അവസാനിച്ചു! കാത്തിരിപ്പ് വെറുതെയാണെന്ന് ഫാന്‍സ് ക്ലബ്ബ്; ഒടുവില്‍ ആ റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ടും പുറത്ത്|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/television/uppum-mulakum-fan-group-officially-confirmed-the-show-is-permanently-stopped-069428.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=malayalam.filmibeat.com|language=ml}}</ref> Later in March 2021, Biju Sopanam and Nisha Sarangh finally revealed through social media that the show has been officially cancelled by the channel thus making the 1206th episode aired on 15 January as its final episode.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-17|title=Uppum Mulakum no more; Confirmed by Biju Sopanam and Nisha Sarangh|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-serial-stopped-biju-sopanam-nisha-sarang-video-468751/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref>
During the 1 June 2022 episode of "Flowers Oru Kodi", Nair announced that the second season of Uppum Mulakum is under development and will start broadcast on 13 June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uppum Mulakum preview: Neelu and kids to be extra stringent with Balu; here's why - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakum-preview-neelu-and-kids-to-be-extra-stringent-with-balu-heres-why/articleshow/92181766.cms |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> They also released a teaser of the second season on the channel and social media announcing the same. The show's creator and initial director R. Unnikrishnan was bought back in the director role. Juhi Rustagi, who left the show in January 2020 also made a comeback.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uppum Mulakum is back; here's a look at the power-packed theme song - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakum-is-back-heres-a-look-at-the-power-packed-theme-song/articleshow/92126617.cms |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The first episode of the second season was premiered on 13 June 2022 and it became number one trending topic on youtube.<ref>{{Cite web |title=യൂട്യൂബ് ട്രെൻഡിംഗിൽ ഒന്നാമതായി ഉപ്പും മുളകും 2 |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-2-now-trending-on-youtube-663025/ |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=Indian Express Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Uppum Mulakum is one of the most popular sitcoms in Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-30|title='Uppum Mulakum' to complete 1000 episodes: Why this Malayalam sitcom is unique|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/uppum-mulakum-complete-1000-episodes-why-malayalam-sitcom-unique-113226|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The show had one of the biggest fan base for a Malayalam TV show and is acclaimed by the audience for its realistic touch.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-09|title=Uppum Mulakum crosses 1000; 7 reasons why the show is popular among Malayalam TV audience|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakum-crosses1000-7-reasons-why-the-show-is-popular-among-malayalam-tv-audience/photostory/72435091.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
Uppum Mulakum is one of the most popular sitcoms in Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-30|title='Uppum Mulakum' to complete 1000 episodes: Why this Malayalam sitcom is unique|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/uppum-mulakum-complete-1000-episodes-why-malayalam-sitcom-unique-113226|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The show has one of the biggest fan base for a Malayalam TV show and is acclaimed by the audience for its realistic touch.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-09|title=Uppum Mulakum crosses 1000; 7 reasons why the show is popular among Malayalam TV audience|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakum-crosses1000-7-reasons-why-the-show-is-popular-among-malayalam-tv-audience/photostory/72435091.cms|access-date=2021-03-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


===Critical response===
===Critical response===
[[The Indian Express|Indian express]] stated; "''Uppum Mulakum presents the simple things in daily life without losing its originality. Behind the show's popularity is that the audience can feel that the house and its family members may have been living somewhere else in the real life''".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-16|title=Uppum Mulakum: 5 വർഷങ്ങൾ, 1200 എപ്പിസോഡുകൾ; ബോറടിപ്പിക്കാതെ, മടുപ്പിക്കാതെ 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും'|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-celebrates-5-years-with-special-episode-inteview-443264/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref>
[[The Indian Express|Indian express]] stated; "Uppum Mulakum presents the simple things in daily life without losing its originality. Behind the show's popularity is that the audience can feel that the house and its family members may have been living somewhere else in the real life".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-16|title=Uppum Mulakum: 5 വർഷങ്ങൾ, 1200 എപ്പിസോഡുകൾ; ബോറടിപ്പിക്കാതെ, മടുപ്പിക്കാതെ 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും'|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/television/uppum-mulakum-celebrates-5-years-with-special-episode-inteview-443264/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Indian Express Malayalam|language=ml}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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# Best comedian – [[Biju Sopanam]]
# Best comedian – [[Biju Sopanam]]
# Best comedian female - [[Nisha Sarang]]h<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nisha Sarang Awards & Nominations List|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/nisha-sarang/awards.html|access-date=2020-06-25|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref>
# Best comedian female - [[Nisha Sarang]]h<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nisha Sarang Awards & Nominations List|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/nisha-sarang/awards.html|access-date=2020-06-25|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref>
# Best child actor - Shivani, [[Al Sabith]]
# Best child actor - [[Shivani Menon]], [[Al Sabith]]
;Kerala State Television Awards 2017
;Kerala State Television Awards 2017
# Best comedy series
# Best comedy series
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#Best child artist - [[Al Sabith]]
#Best child artist - [[Al Sabith]]
;Kerala State Television Awards 2020
;Kerala State Television Awards 2020
#Special jury award – Shivani Menon<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best actress Kavitha Nair to best comedy show 'Marimayam'; here's all you need to know about State Television Awards 2019 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/best-actress-kavitha-nair-to-best-comedy-show-marimayam-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-state-television-awards-2019/articleshow/78213667.cms|access-date=2020-09-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
#Special jury award – [[Shivani Menon]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best actress Kavitha Nair to best comedy show 'Marimayam'; here's all you need to know about State Television Awards 2019 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/best-actress-kavitha-nair-to-best-comedy-show-marimayam-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-state-television-awards-2019/articleshow/78213667.cms|access-date=2020-09-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
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In February 2020, the main cast actors had some issues in the set against the scriptwriter due to which they all walked away, much to the disappointment of the fans. Sooner than later, all the issues were solved by the changing of the scriptwriter and the crew was back in action.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppum Mulakum's lead actor Rishi Kumar says they are back on the show, resumes shoot with other co-actors - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakums-lead-actor-rishi-kumar-says-they-are-back-on-the-show-resumes-shoot-with-other-co-actors/articleshow/74379819.cms|access-date=2020-10-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In February 2020, the main cast actors had some issues in the set against the scriptwriter due to which they all walked away, much to the disappointment of the fans. Sooner than later, all the issues were solved by the changing of the scriptwriter and the crew was back in action.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uppum Mulakum's lead actor Rishi Kumar says they are back on the show, resumes shoot with other co-actors - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/uppum-mulakums-lead-actor-rishi-kumar-says-they-are-back-on-the-show-resumes-shoot-with-other-co-actors/articleshow/74379819.cms|access-date=2020-10-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
==Adaptations==
[[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]] subsequently started a behind-the-scenes programme of ''Uppum Mulakum'' named ''Uppile Mulaku'', which was hosted by [[Nandini Nair]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Little-Salt-Little-Spice/2016/02/01/article3254796.ece |title=Little Salt, Little Spice |date=1 February 2016 |website=newindianexpress.com |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref>
It is dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Uppum Karavum'' on Flowers Tamil [[YouTube]] channel. They also put up special episodes during festivals like [[Onam]].
==Reboot==
{{main|Erivum Puliyum}}
In October 2021, [[Zee Keralam]] started developing a new [[Reboot|spiritual reboot]] of the sitcom, with the idea of reimagining the original series. The show titled ''[[Erivum Puliyum]]'' featuring the actors of the ''Uppum Mulakum'' playing new characters started airing from 17 January 2022<ref>{{Cite web|title=Erivum Puliyum set to launch; actors leave fans curious with their on the set pictures - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/erivum-puliyum-set-to-launch-actors-leave-fans-curious-with-their-on-the-set-pictures/articleshow/87852729.cms|access-date=2021-11-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
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== Awards ==
{{unreferenced section|date=May 2018}}
;Flowers Comedy Awards 2016
# Most popular serial
# Best onscreen pair
;Flowers TV Awards 2017
# Most popular serial
# Best actor – Biju Sopanam
;Mangalam TV Awards 2017
# Best comedian – Biju Sopanam
# Best comedian female - Nisha Sarangh
# Best child actor - Shivani, Al Sabith
;Kerala State Television Awards 2017
# Best comedy series
# Best comedian – Biju Sopanam
# Best comedian (Special jury) - Nisha Sarangh
;Adoor Bhasi Memorial Awards 2017
# Most popular actress - Nisha Sarangh
;North American Film Awards
#Best actress (Television) - Nisha Sarangh
; Janmabhoomi Awards 2019
#Best child artist - [[Al Sabith]]


==Adaptations==
==Adaptations==
[[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]] subsequently started a behind-the-scenes programme of ''Uppum Mulakum'' named ''Uppile Mulaku''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Little-Salt-Little-Spice/2016/02/01/article3254796.ece |title=Little Salt, Little Spice |date=1 February 2016 |website=newindianexpress.com |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref>
[[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers TV]] subsequently started a behind-the-scenes programme of ''Uppum Mulakum'' named ''Uppile Mulaku'', which was hosted by [[Nandini Nair]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Little-Salt-Little-Spice/2016/02/01/article3254796.ece |title=Little Salt, Little Spice |date=1 February 2016 |website=newindianexpress.com |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref>
It is dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Uppum Karavum'' on Flowers Tamil [[YouTube]] channel.
Uppum Mulakum is dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Uppum Karavum'' on Flowers Tamil [[YouTube]] channel. They also put up special episodes during festivals like [[Onam]].
==Reboot==
{{main|Erivum Puliyum}}
In October 2021, [[Zee Keralam]] started developing a new [[Reboot|spiritual reboot]] of the sitcom, with the idea of reimagining the original series. The show titled ''[[Erivum Puliyum]]'' featuring the actors of the ''Uppum Mulakum'' playing new characters started airing from 17 January 2022<ref>{{Cite web|title=Erivum Puliyum set to launch; actors leave fans curious with their on the set pictures - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/erivum-puliyum-set-to-launch-actors-leave-fans-curious-with-their-on-the-set-pictures/articleshow/87852729.cms|access-date=2021-11-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> However the show went off-air on 13 May 2022 due to low TRP Ratings and negative reviews from the fans.


==See also==
==See also==

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Uppum Mulakum
GenreSitcom
Created byR. Unnikrishnan
Written bySuresh Babu
Directed byR. Unnikrishnan
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons2
No. of episodesSeason 1: 1206
Season 2: 14
Production
ProducerFlowers TV Production
CinematographyAnoop Kattakada
Midhun Muraleedharan
EditorAbhilash Elikkattoor
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time15 – 27 minutes
Release
Original networkFlowers
Picture format576i
HDTV 1080i
Original release14 December 2015 (2015-12-14) – Present
Chronology
Related showsErivum Puliyum
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Uppum Mulakum (transl. Salt and pepper) is an Indian Malayalam-language sitcom, that has been broadcast on Flowers since 14 December 2015.[1] Created and directed by R. Unnikrishnan, the sitcom depicts the everyday life of Balachandran Thampi, his wife Neelima, and their five children. The main cast includes Biju Sopanam, Nisha Sarang, Rishi S. Kumar, Juhi Rustagi, Al Sabith, Shivani Menon and Baby Ameya.[2] Baby Ameya joined the show as the newborn baby of the family in May 2018.

It crossed 1,000 episodes in 2019.[3] The first season of the show aired from 14 December 2015 to 15 January 2021, consisting of 1206 episodes. The second season of the show began broadcast on 13 June 2022. Juhi Rustagi, who previously had left the show in January 2020 when it reached 1013 episodes came back to the show in the second season.[4] Uppum Mulakum is one of the most popular and longest running Malayalam sitcoms that has been acclaimed throughout its run.[5][6][7] The show won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedy Show in 2017.[8]

Plot summary

The sitcom revolves around the family of Balu; a self-employed electronics technician, his wife Neelu, who works as an accountant in a private firm, and their five children: Vishnu who's called "Mudiyan" by his family's due to his hair, Lakshmi "Lechu", Keshav "Keshu", Shivani "Shiva" and Parvathi "Parukutty". The family is usually referred to as Paramada Veedu.

Vishnu is a new-generation, lively dancer. Earlier he was often teased by his siblings for failing in his BSc examinations. He is Neelu's eldest and favorite son. He has a dance group. His hairstyle makes him a popular character. He even took care of his baby sister when no one was at home. In episode 803, he passed his BSc, which made the family happy, and thanks to Meenu his friend, Vishnu got a job at an advertisement company with an income. He lost the job later and currently works in a private bank.

Lechu is the lazy, beauty-conscious eldest daughter of the family. She often teases her younger siblings. She loves writing poems and singing. She is always seen chatting with her friends. Later she joined for B.Com. She married a naval officer, Sidharth in episode 1011 and was last seen in season 1 during the 1013th episode (This was due to Juhi Rustagi leaving the show). She came back in season 2 and it was revealed that Lechu's husband now works abroad so that she can stay with her parents.

Keshu and Shiva are the school-going kids of the house. Keshu is a foodie while Shiva doesn't enjoy eating. Both are naughty but they share an unbreakable bond with each other. They make naughty plans together and Lechu always gets threatened by them. All of them love each other even though they keep fighting all day.

They are eventually joined by Parukutty, the baby of the family. She is an adorable baby who has won the hearts of her family members. She was born in episode 604.

They are occasionally visited by Balu's brother Surendran Thambi, his parents Madhavan Thambi and Sharada, his aunt, his cousin Rema, Rema's husband Jayanthan, Rema's father (Balu's relative) Shankaran Thambi, Neelu's parents Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani Amma. Their neighbors Bhasi, Nawas, Shukoor, newspaper boy Kannan, auto-rickshaw driver Chandran, Chandran's wife Kanakam (who is the daughter of Balu's distant relative) also make appearances. Neelima's brother Sreekkuttan (played by S. P. Sreekumar) also made appearances during the early episodes of the show. Vishnu's friends Jerry, Meenakshi, and Jennah along with Lechu's friend Gayathri also make certain appearances.

They visit Paramada Veedu and sometimes stay there. Some episodes are even taking place at their places called Shoolamkudi house at Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram and Padavalam Veedu at Piravom in Ernakulam. This too highlights Trivandrum vs Kochi in a comic manner as it is seen in common disputes between Balu and Neelu

Balu's brother Surendran who runs a grocery shop in Neyyattinkara is a soft person and Balu often ridicules him.

Shankaran (Shankara Annan)is a drunkard who is loved by everyone in the family. His daughter Rema is Balu's cousin and is married to Jayanthan who is a jobless politician. Both of them have silly fights which are often resolved by Balu and Neelu.

In episode number 368, the character of Autodriver Chandran was introduced. He later becomes a close friend of the Paramada family. Eventually, in episode 850, he marries Kanakam, a distant relative of Balu who hails from Tamil Nadu.

During the lockdown period due to COVID-19, the family started a YouTube channel named Padavalam vs Shoolamkudi and their first video became viral and created two more videos of which one was a story and the other one was a dance by Chittappan. Eventually, in episode 1091 a new character named Pooja Jayaram was introduced. She is a fan of Mudiyan, who loves him and she wants to marry him. In episode 1164, the character named Sreeraj who was mentioned since the beginning of the show was introduced. Sreeraj is the eldest brother of Neelu who is settled in Chennai with his family.

Cast

Main Cast

• Biju Sopanam as Shulamkudi Veetil Balachandran "Balu" Thambi - Neelima's Husband; Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's Father. Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani's son-in-law. Madhavan Thampi and Sharada's son. Surendran and Rajendran's brother. Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's brother-in-law.

• Nisha Sarang as Neelima "Neelu" Balachandran Thambi (née Padavalam veetil Neelima Pillai) - Balachandran's Wife; Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's Mother. Kuttan Pillai and Bhavani's daughter. Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's daughter-in-law.Surendran and Rajendran's sister-in-law. Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's sister.

• Rishi S Kumar as Vishnu "Mudiyan" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Eldest Child; Lakshmi, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's Elder Brother. Kuttan Pillai, Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandson.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's nephew.

• Juhi Rustagi as Lakshmi "Lachu" Sidharth (née Lakshmi Balachandran Thambi) - Balachandran and Neelima's second child; Vishnu, Keshav, Shivani and Parvathy's sister;Sidharth's wife.Kuttan Pillai,Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandaughter.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's niece.

•Al Sabith as Keshav "Keshu" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Third child; Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shivani and Parvathy's brother.Kuttan Pillai, Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandson.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's nephew.

• Shivani Menon as Shivani "Shiva" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Fourth child. Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshavan and Parvathy's sister. Kuttan Pillai,Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandaughter.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's niece.

• Baby Ameya as Parvathy "Paru" Balachandran Thambi - Balachandran and Neelima's Fifth child. Vishnu, Lakshmi, Keshavan and Shivani’s younger sister. Kuttan Pillai,Bhavani, Madhavan Thambi and Sharada's grandaughter.Surendran, Rajendran, Sreekuttan and Sreeraj's niece.

Recurring

Portrayed by Character Description Ref.
Rajendran N. Padavalam Veetil Kuttan Pillai Neelima's Father
Ramesh Shoolamkudi Veetil Madhavan Thambi Balachandran's Father
Manohari Joy Sharada Madhavan Thambi Balachandran's Mother
Binoj Kulathoor Surendran Thambi Balachandran's Brother
Suresh Babu Bhasi Balu's best friend and neighbour
Varsha Abhay Rema Balu's relative
Anil Perumpalam Jayanthan Rema's husband
Muraleedharan Pangodu Shankaran Thambi aka Shankaranan Rema's father and Balachandran's relative
Jiji Kalamandir Auto Chandran Balu's close friend
S. P. Sreekumar Sreekuttan Neelu's brother
Rohini Rahul Kanakam Balu's cousin
Gowrilaxmi Biju Kanmani Surendran Thambi Surendran's daughter
Baby Riya Aleena Francis Keshu's love interest, Shivani's classmate
Shobi Thilakan Rajendran Thambi Balu's brother
Kannan Newspaper boy
Surya Noufal Shukoor Balu's friend
Jerry Francis Jerry Vishnu's friend
Nawas Nawas Balu's friend
Sminu Siju Sushama Neelu's friend

Guest

This is a list of the celebrities who have made guest appearances in the show.

Actor Character Episode no. no. of episodes
Dain Davis Sidddharth 3
Noorin Shereef Susmitha 3
Bhagath Manuel Himself 288
Nirmal Palazhi Himself 288
Niyas Backer Himself 288
Bineesh Bastin Keerikadan Sabu 558
Nandini Nair Herself 2
Rajisha Vijayan June 792
Mithun Ramesh Jimmy 994
Divya Pillai Jancy 994
Shane Nigam Akkar 1008
Tini Tom Alex 1051
Vinay Forrt Roy 1051
Srinda Susan 1051
Kalabhavan Prajod Himself Onam Episode

Production

Season 1

Nisha Sarang was offered the role of Neelima when she was doing the cookery show Kuttikkalavara on Flowers.[9] Except for Sarang, all other principal actors were beginners in television. Theatre actor Biju Sopanam had earlier acted under R. Unnikrishnan's directorial in Back Benchers, a comedy serial on Amrita TV. He was offered the role of Balachandran Thampi. Biju was keen on working with Unnikrishnan ever since he watched his directorial sitcom Marimayam on Mazhavil Manorama, he wanted to do such roles that are close to reality. Uppum Mulakum was his second television appearance and the first leading role.[10] Unnikrishnan called Rishi S. Kumar for the role of Vishnu after seeing him in the reality TV show D 4 Dance on Mazhavil Manorama, in which he was a contestant. It was Unnikrishnan's son who recommended him.[11] Al Sabith and Shivani Menon were also picked from reality TV show, they were both contestants on the show Kuttikkalavara on Flowers. Shivani is one month elder than Al Sabith, but it is the other way in the show. Juhi Rustagi was Unnikrishnan's son's friend, they first met on his son's birthday party and few days later she was offered the role of Lachu.[12]

Biju's real-life brother, Binoj, who is five years younger than him, portrays his brother Surendran Thampy on the show.[13] Biju's real-life daughter Gouri Lakshmi portrays his niece Kanmani, Surendran's daughter.[14] The show was filmed at a house named Paramada Veedu in Vazhakkala, Kochi.[15] In July 2018, R. Unnikrishnan was replaced by cinematographer S.J Sinu as the show's director. Later Pradheep Madhav was choosen as the director of the show.

Final episodes

Uppum Mulakum's rating began to drop slightly when Juhi Rustagi left the show in January 2020.[16] When the show started back its production after several months of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, a new character called Pooja Jayaram was introduced. Still the show did not managed to get back the rating like that of in its earlier days. Around the same time, Flowers TV launched another sitcom called Chakkappazham in August 2020.[17] After airing the last episode on 15 January 2021, Uppum Mulakum stopped its broadcast.[18] Flowers TV managing director Sreekandan Nair later announced that the show would undergo an hiatus for an extended period of time.[19] But in February 2021, it was unofficially confirmed by the fans that the show is not on hiatus and has been cancelled.[20] Later in March 2021, Biju Sopanam and Nisha Sarangh finally revealed through social media that the show has been officially cancelled by the channel thus making the 1206th episode aired on 15 January as its final episode.[21]

Season 2

During the 1 June 2022 episode of "Flowers Oru Kodi", Nair announced that the second season of Uppum Mulakum is under development and will start broadcast on 13 June 2022.[22] They also released a teaser of the second season on the channel and social media announcing the same. The show's creator and initial director R. Unnikrishnan was bought back in the director role. Juhi Rustagi, who left the show in January 2020 also made a comeback.[23] The first episode of the second season was premiered on 13 June 2022 and it became number one trending topic on youtube.[24]

Reception

Uppum Mulakum is one of the most popular sitcoms in Malayalam.[25] The show has one of the biggest fan base for a Malayalam TV show and is acclaimed by the audience for its realistic touch.[26]

Critical response

Indian express stated; "Uppum Mulakum presents the simple things in daily life without losing its originality. Behind the show's popularity is that the audience can feel that the house and its family members may have been living somewhere else in the real life".[27]

Awards

Flowers Comedy Awards 2016
  1. Most popular serial
  2. Best onscreen pair[28]
Flowers TV Awards 2017
  1. Most popular serial
  2. Best actor – Biju Sopanam[29]
Mangalam TV Awards 2017
  1. Best comedian – Biju Sopanam
  2. Best comedian female - Nisha Sarangh[30]
  3. Best child actor - Shivani Menon, Al Sabith
Kerala State Television Awards 2017
  1. Best comedy series
  2. Best comedian – Biju Sopanam
  3. Best comedian (Special jury) - Nisha Sarangh
Adoor Bhasi Memorial Awards 2017
  1. Most popular actress - Nisha Sarangh
North American Film Awards
  1. Best actress (Television) - Nisha Sarangh
Janmabhoomi Awards 2019
  1. Best child artist - Al Sabith
Kerala State Television Awards 2020
  1. Special jury award – Shivani Menon[31]

Controversy

In July 2018, Nisha Sarangh raised allegations of sexual harassment against the serial director R. Unnikrishnan, after which the Kerala Women's Commission registered a case against him.[32][33] Later, she decided to continue in the serial after the channel assured that the director will be replaced.[34]

In February 2020, the main cast actors had some issues in the set against the scriptwriter due to which they all walked away, much to the disappointment of the fans. Sooner than later, all the issues were solved by the changing of the scriptwriter and the crew was back in action.[35]

Episodes

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Adaptations

Flowers TV subsequently started a behind-the-scenes programme of Uppum Mulakum named Uppile Mulaku, which was hosted by Nandini Nair.[36] Uppum Mulakum is dubbed into Tamil as Uppum Karavum on Flowers Tamil YouTube channel. They also put up special episodes during festivals like Onam.

Reboot

Main article: Erivum Puliyum

In October 2021, Zee Keralam started developing a new spiritual reboot of the sitcom, with the idea of reimagining the original series. The show titled Erivum Puliyum featuring the actors of the Uppum Mulakum playing new characters started airing from 17 January 2022[37] However the show went off-air on 13 May 2022 due to low TRP Ratings and negative reviews from the fans.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New serial on Flowers TV". timesofindia.com. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Uppum Mulakum Malayalam Serial on Flowers TV Cast And Crew". Malayalam Typing. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Uppum Mulakum to cross 1000 episodes soon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Juhi Rustagi quits from the role of Lechu, here's why". OnManorama. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  5. ↑ "Uppum Mulakum: 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും' ആറാം വർഷത്തിലേക്ക് കടക്കുമ്പോൾ". Indian Express Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 12 December 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Balu is back from quarantine, Uppum Mulakum promo gains attention - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Uppum Mulakum: യൂട്യൂബ് ട്രെൻഡിങ്ങിൽ ഒന്നാമതായി 'ഉപ്പും മുളകും'". Indian Express Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 10 June 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "Pokkuveyil adjudged best TV serial". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 21 October 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 June 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  9. ↑ Reji, Devina (18 October 2016). "ഉപ്പിലാടാത്ത സ്വകാര്യങ്ങള്‍". Mangalam Publications (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  10. ↑ M., Athira (8 March 2018). "The family hero". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  11. ↑ U. R., Arya (1 December 2016). "People ask me to keep my hairstyle as it is: Rishi Kumar". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  12. ↑ Reji, Devina (18 October 2016). "ഉപ്പിലാടാത്ത സ്വകാര്യങ്ങള്‍". Mangalam Publications (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  13. ↑ Manorama author (8 April 2019). "ഉപ്പും മുളകിൽ മാത്രമല്ല, ജീവിതത്തിലും ഞങ്ങൾ ചങ്ക് ബ്രോസ്". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 20 July 2020. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  14. ↑ Ajith (12 February 2019). "Meet 'Uppum Mulakum' star Biju Sopanam at his new chic house". Manorama Online. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  15. ↑ Kuriakose, Ronnie (17 October 2019). "200 movies and counting: Why filmmakers prefer this old Kochi quarry for shooting". Manorama Online. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  16. ↑ "Uppum Mulakum serial rating dropped due to this reason". The PrimeTime. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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