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| genre       = [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]] <br> [[Supernatural fiction|Supernatural]] <br> [[Fantasy]] <br> [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
| native_name              = കടമറ്റത്തു കത്തനാർ
| producer     = Subramaniam Karthikeyan
| genre                   = [[Drama]] <br> [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] <br> [[Fantasy]] <br> [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
| story       = [[T. S. Suresh Babu]]
| producer                 = Subramaniam Karthikeyan
| writer       = Shaji Nedunkallel
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| director     = T. S. Saji
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| company     = {{Unbulleted_list|Sree Subramaniam Enterprises|[[Merryland Studio]]}}
| director                 = T. S. Saji
| starring     = [[Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series)#Cast|See below]]
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| open_theme    = {{ubl|''"Maanthrikan Maha Maanthrikan Keerthithan Sahayaathrikan"''}}
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| network     = [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
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'''''Kadamattathu Kathanar''''' ({{lang-ml|കടമറ്റത്ത്‌ കത്തനാർ}}) is an [[List of Indian television series|Indian]] [[Malayalam]]-language [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural drama]] [[television series]] which was originally aired on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] from 2004 to 2005. Asianet retelecast the series on [[Asianet Plus]] channel from March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/about/Malayalam/tv-serials/kadamattathu-kathanar|title=Kadamattathu Kathanar on Asianet Plus|work=www.nettv4u.com}}</ref> Prakash Paul plays the title character.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/kadamattathu-kathanar-to-prof-jayanthi-malayalam-tvs-iconic-on-screen-characters-of-all-time/amp_etphotostory/83663162.cms</ref>
'''''Kadamattathu Kathanar''''' is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural drama]] television series that originally aired on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] from 2004 to 2005. The series was rebroadcast on [[Asianet Plus]] beginning in March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/about/Malayalam/tv-serials/kadamattathu-kathanar|title=Kadamattathu Kathanar on Asianet Plus|work=www.nettv4u.com}}</ref> [[Prakash Paul]] portrayed the title character.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/kadamattathu-kathanar-to-prof-jayanthi-malayalam-tvs-iconic-on-screen-characters-of-all-time/etphotostory/83663162.cms|title = 'Kadamattathu Kathanar' to 'Prof. Jayanthi': Malayalam TV's iconic on-screen characters of all time|website = [[The Times of India]]|date = 19 June 2021}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
[[Kadamattathu Kathanar]] (an [[Church of the East|oriental Syriac]] priest of [[Kadamattom Church]]) also known as Kadamattathachan (Father Kadamattom) is a priest who is believed to have possessed supernatural powers and whose legends are closely related to the beginning of the Kadamattom Church, one of the oldest church buildings that still exists in Kerala the land of Saint Thomas Christians.
[[Kadamattathu Kathanar]], also known as Kadamattathachan ("Father of Kadamattom"), was a legendary 9th-century Oriental Syriac priest of the [[Kadamattom Church]], one of the oldest surviving churches in [[Kerala]] associated with the Saint Thomas Christians. He is traditionally believed to have possessed supernatural powers.
 
Although said to have learned sorcery from a mysterious source, Kathanar was believed to perform most of his feats through divine power, invoking the Holy Spirit through prayer, which made him invulnerable to other sorcerers.
 
The series portrays his exorcisms of ghosts and evil spirits, including the well-known legend of [[Kalliyankattu Neeli]], a vampiric [[Yakshini|Yakshi]] that haunted a Kerala family who sought Kathanar’s help.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/05/20/stories/2004052001270200.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-05-20|title=And now, horror soaps}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
 
==Plot==
===Story 1 – The Saga of Kalliyankattu Neeli (Episodes 1–21,25-27)===
 
The story centers on the traditional Vamanam Tharavadu family in [[Kerala]], which is terrorized by Neeli, a powerful [[Yakshini|Yakshi]] with multiple forms and abilities far exceeding those of ordinary spirits. After several family members are killed and the village is thrown into fear, Kathanar arrives, subdues Neeli, and compels her to recount her past. Moved by her story, he shows compassion and establishes her as a local demi-goddess, granting her an opportunity for earthly redemption.
 
=== Story 2 – War With Chadayan (Episodes 20–44)===
 
Chadayan, a student and adopted son of Lada Guru turns evil under the influence of the sorceress Durgamma. He gains power by murdering his guru, imprisoning his son Nathan, and seizing a collection of 13 ancient grimoires traditionally guarded by their family. These texts are said to promise godlike powers through ritual sacrifices.
 
Kathanar ultimately defeats Chadayan in a prolonged battle, leaving him blinded as his castle collapses around him. Chadayan’s patron demigod later reappears and restores his sight.
 
 
===Story 3 – The Saga Of Kumkumathu Kovilakam (Episodes 43–51)===
 
The historic Kumkumathu Kovilakam is haunted by a murderous evil spirit which plays upon the deep desires and fears of the members. Kathanar arrived and exorcises the ghost.
 
===Story 4 – Bhanu's Tricky Game Of Pakida (Episodes 51–59)===
 
The narrative introduces Bhanu, a courtesan and wealthy mistress of Ettukettu, who challenges suitors to defeat her in a game of dice, known as pakida, as a condition for winning her favor. Using a pair of enchanted dice that obey her will even after being cast, she ensnares many men into servitude through her beauty and deception. Kathanar eventually arrives and defeats Bhanu, breaking her hold over the victims.
 
===Story 5 – Kulamanamadathil Potti Against Kathanar (Episodes 59–66)===
Potti visits Kathanar and asks him to come to his home after few days. He took Bhanu to his own home and asked her to live harmony with his other three wives. He also assured her that he will destroy kathanar.Potti send a demon girl and male ghost in kadamattom but both were destroyed by kathanar.Kathanar went to Pottis house as guest and Potti try to insult him in many ways, but he teach potti a lesson. Potti and Bhanu seeks forgiveness from Kathanar. Kathanar counsels both Potti and Bhanu, and he left from there.
 
===Story 6 – Odiyan's Killing Spree (Episodes 66–68)===
Passengers has been attacked and killed by Odiyan in Kuravanmedu village.Odiyan is a spirit who can transform in to bull.Kathanar subdues the Odiyan who had been terrorising the village of Kuravanmedu.
 
===Story 7 – The hauntings of Vadakkan Veedu (Episodes 68-79)===
 
After subduing the Odiyan, the Vadakkan Veedu family members faced new problems. Untimely deaths of their young children started taking place after an evil entity was freed from its confinement. Kathanar sensed this but was unable to help them as the family did not allow people from other castes to enter their home. After a lot of persuasion, the head of the family reluctantly allowed Kathanar to check into the problems.
 
Upon investigation, Kathanar found out that the entity was of the spirit of Thirumala, the adopted daughter of the previous head of Vadakkan Veedu. Kunjikelu Melan, who was jealous of her and releasing that she would be the sole heir of the property, had her killed along with her father and a snake charmer. Thirumala became a Yakshi and killed Kunjikelu Melan and his associates but created havoc in the village. To subdue her, the head sorcerer of Killimangalam Mana was called for and was successful in taming her. Unfortunately, before being subdued, Thirumala cursed Killimangalam family of their untimely deaths too. Due to this, none of the Killimangalam Mana members were ready to help Vadakkan Veedu family of their problems.
 
Though empathetic, Kathanar warned Thirumala to not trouble Vadakkan Veedu members again. In an intense battle, Kathanar finally subdues Thirumala and makes her a protectress of young children. Vadakkan Veedu is finally freed of its curses and the head tearfully thanks Kathanar for his help, asking him to visit his home whenever Kathanar passed by.
 
===Story 8 – Ghosts In Chambakkara Village (Episodes 79-89)===
The story revolves around Chambakkara village which is a seashore village where majority are working as fishermen and some are owners whose under this fishermen work.Kathanar becomes villagers favorite after he changed bad behaviours of some people in the villages.Meanwhile, a female ghost Wandering at the village in night killing multiple people.A group of fishermen were attacked by a ghost of a Persian couple.Kathanar finally save the villagers by destroying female ghost as well as the ghost of Persion couple.
 
===Story 9 – Mariyamma's Dilemma (Episodes 89-94)===
Mariyamma worries about the gold stolen which she kept for her daughter Kochuthresia's marriage.kathanar visits recover the gold from Luka.Mariyamma and kochuthresia try to commit suicide but they were stopped by a boy who later reveal to be Jesus christ.Mariyamma seek forgiveness from god and kathanar returned her gold.Kochuthresia and Agasthya engaged and later kathanar teaches agasthya's arrogant father chacko a lesson and he apologised to kathanar.
 
===Story 10 – Nicholas Family in Haunted Mansion (Episodes 95-119)===
Nicholas buys a mansion which is haunted.His son Alan was killed by a spirit from a doll.The family moved to mansion where  supernatural events started happening.Kathanar finally learnt that the main spirit is the family servant Ettichan.He destroyed all the spirits including Ettichan.Kathanar inform the family that the property is earlier an cremation ground and mansion was built on it.kathanar left from the mansion and all the spirits move to the sky to attain peace.Alan's spirit felt sad to see the happy reunion of the family since he cannot join them forever.
 
===Story 11 – The Haunted Eethenga Tharavadu അഥവാ ഈന്തങ്ങാത്തറവാട്ടിലെ ഈന്തന്മാര്‍ (Episodes 119-130)===
Eli Chettathy and her three daughters moved to the Eethenga Tharavadu where the ghosts started attacking the family members.kathanar arrives and destroys the ghosts Nani and Manikyan.The family members thanked kathanar and all the problems in Eethenga Tharavadu came to end.
 
===Story 12 – A Conspiracy against Kathanar (Episodes 131-157)===
Chadayan returns and team up with Vettiyala Vezhala and his assistant Mandhana to destroy Kathanar.They release Neeli's good power and made her evil again.Together they murder some villagers along with some family member of vaamanam tharavadu.Kathanar finally destroyed them and given good powers to Neeli and warn her to be careful.
 
===The Curse of Thripangottu Kovilakkam (episodes 187–202)===
 
Lord Surya Varma, the young heir of the Thripangottu Kovilakkam, is missing. Worried, his family calls for a magician, who is a fraudster in guise, to resolve their problems. But the magician invites more trouble, leading to the haunting of an evil entity who had a past with the family's ancestor decades ago. So the family calls for Kathannar to rid off their issues and rescue back their son.
 
With the help of Kalidasan, another famed sorcerer and priest, Kathannar tries to find the source of the problems and discovers that the family's curse begins with their ancestor Lord Udaya Varma. Udaya Varma lusted for a commoner girl Kalyani by feigning love. Their relationship gets cozy and Kalyani ends up pregnant. Eventually, she is flatly rejected by Udaya Varma but vows revenge. An enraged Udaya Varma kills Kalyani and her father. Kalyani returns as an evil spirit and kills Udaya Varma but is subdued by a powerful sorcerer. She is released by another demonic entity, who had actually kidnapped the prince Surya Varma during his religious expedition
 
The entity along with Kalyani's spirit decide to kill Surya Varma and absorb his soul and Kalyani's to become more powerful. Kathannar and Kalidasan locate the demon's hideout and rescue Surya Varma. They devise a plan to capture the two evil spirits and successfully subdue them. The demon entity is exorcized, while the spirit of Kalyani is subdued and blessed as a goddess among the serpents at the Sarpakavu.


The story revolves around a traditional family in [[Kerala]] which is haunted by [[Yakshi]], a vampire. The family seeks the help of Reverend Kadamattom, a Christian priest who was believed to have supernatural powers to gage them out of the problems happening around the family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/05/20/stories/2004052001270200.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-05-20|title=And now, horror soaps}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
The prince is rescued and reunited with his family by both sorcerers. Kalidasan expresses his gratitude to Kathannar and bids a teary farewell and then Kathannar embarks on his next mission.
 
===Vampire of Chandanamangalathu Tharavadu (episodes 202–217)===
 
Jagathan Thambi and his family, which consists of his wife Satyabhama, sisters Unnimaya & Parvati and his grandmother, move to their ancestral home Chandanamangalathu Tharavadu which is famed for its dark past. The family settle in and begin cleaning up the home that had been desolate for decades. Thambi hires a group of men to repair and rearrange the house and its surroundings. During their work, the men unearth a sealed brass pot and accidentally release an evil spirit. Here begins trouble for the family at Chandanamangalathu Tharavadu.
 
The spirit is of Gauri, a maidservant's daughter who was in love with the young male heir of the house's previous occupants decades ago. After being mercilessly killed by the family, she returned as a vengeful spirit and tormented the family and village but was subdued and exorcised by a powerful sorcerer in a brass pot. After being released in the present time, she kills and possesses Unnimaya and subsequently kills the worker men. Gauri starts causing supernatural attacks to the family members with the intent of killing them.
 
Devastated, the family calls for Kathannar, who successfully subdues and destroys the evil spirit in an intense supernatural battle. With this, Kathannar assures the family that Jagathan Thambi and Satyabhama would be soon blessed with a child.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* Prakash Paul as Reverend Kadamattom/ Kadamattathachan
* Prakash Paul as Poulose/[[Kadamattathu Kathanar]]/Kadamattathachan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/mobile/news.php?id=1393880&u=we-maintained-a-professional-relationship-i-dont-like-sukanya-as-a-person-reveals-prakash-paul-1393880|title = 'We maintained a professional relationship, I don't like Sukanya as a person', reveals Prakash Paul|website = [[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date =30 September 2024}}</ref>
* [[Sukanya (actress)|Sukanya]] as Kalliyankattu Neeli and Yakshiyamma
* [[Sukanya (actress)|Sukanya]] as Kalliyankattu Neeli/Yakshiyamma  
* Poornima Anand / [[Suvarna Mathew]] as Neeli's alternate appearance
* Poornima Anand as Neeli's alternate appearance
* Geetha Nair as Therutha
* [[Suvarna Mathew]] as Neeli's alternate appearance
* K.G. Devaki Amma as Neeli's alternate appearance
* [[Anila Sreekumar]] as Madhavi
* [[Anila Sreekumar]] as Madhavi
* Manu Varma as Ramu
* Manu Varma as Ramu
* [[Narendra Prasad]] as Mepradan Thirumeni
* [[Narendra Prasad]] as Mepradan Thirumeni
* [[Jagannathan (actor)|Jagannathan]] as Achuthan Nair
* [[Jagannathan (actor)|Jagannathan]] as Achuthan Nair
* Kumarakom Raghunath as Madhava Kurup
* Sangeetha Rajendran as Panchali
* Sangeetha Rajendran as Panchali
* [[Shanavas]] as Kannappan
* Anand Kumar as Keshu
* [[Bheeman Raghu]] as Ittan Pada Nair
* [[Biju Pappan]] as Odiyan
* Anand kumar as Keshu
* [[Sukumari]] as Dhathri
* [[Sukumari]] as Dhathri
* [[Prathapachandran]] as Bhaskaran
* [[Prathapachandran]] as Bhaskaran  
* [[Reena (actress)|Reena]] as Janaki
* [[Reena (actress)|Reena]] as Janaki
* Dr Priya as Seetha
* [[Vysakh]] as Balan
* [[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as Anthony/Neeleshwaran
* Priyanka Anoop as Mangamma
* Kalady Omana as Vayattatti Paru and Kuttiyamma
* [[Aranmula Ponnamma]] as Valyamma
* [[Aranmula Ponnamma]] as Valyamma
* Harsha Nair as Devootty
* Rajasaheb as Kochouseph
* [[Rekha Ratheesh]] as Ittan Pada Nair's wife
* [[Kollam G. K. Pillai]] as Kochunni Vaidyar
* Geetha Nair as Therutha
* [[Kollam Thulasi]] as Neeli's father
* [[Kollam Thulasi]] as Neeli's father
* [[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as Neelaswaran
* [[Shanavas]] as Kannappan
* Priyanga Anoop as Manga
* [[Bheeman Raghu]] as Ittan Pada Nair
* Sreekala as Thamburatti
* [[Rekha Ratheesh]] as Ittan Pada Nair's wife and Naani
* [[Machan Varghese]] as Devassy
* Raji Menon as Commander's wife
* [[M. S. Thripunithura]] as Poojari
* Anitha Nair as Seetha
* Anitha Nair as Seetha
*Anil Mohan as Seetha's husband
* Baby Praharshitha as Lakshmikutti
*Baby prakashitha as Lekshmikutty, seetha's daughter
* Sidha Raj as Chadayan  
*Sidha Raj as Chadayan  
* [[M. S. Thripunithura]] as Thirumeni
* [[Lalithasree]] as Durgamma
* [[Lalithasree]] as Durgamma
* [[Thara Kalyan]] as Ambika/Marthandan
* [[Geetha Salam]] as Devassi
* [[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]] as Udayan Thampuran
* [[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Karyakkaran
* [[Chembil Ashokan]]
* Ramesh Kurumassery as Kochukunju
* [[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]]
* Chaya Govind as Pennamma
* [[Kalasala Babu]] as Chanthukutty Melan
* Kollam Shah as Ghost who accomplice Chadayan
* Soniya Baiju Kottarakkara as Mandhana
* Anil Mohan as Devan
* Yathikumar as Kulavana Potti
* [[N. L. Balakrishnan]] as Bhairava Rudhra Guru
* [[Bhavani (actress)|Bhavani]] as Mariyamma
* Sajan Sagara as Bhairava Gurus Assistant
* [[Shalu Menon]] as Kochuthresia
* [[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]] as Udaya Varma Thampuran
* [[Thara Kalyan]] as Ambika
* Sreekala as Devika Thamburatti
* [[Paravoor Ramachandran]] as Achan Thamburan
* Kumarakom Raghunath as Shankara Kurup
* Manka Mahesh as Subhadramma
* Manka Mahesh as Subhadramma
* [[Sreeja Chandran]] as Subhadra's daughter
* [[Sreeja Chandran]] as Paru
* Harijith Alangad as Marthandan
* Yathikumar as Kulamana Madathil Potti
* [[Anju (actress)|Anju]] as Ettukettu Veetil Bhanumathy
* [[Anju (actress)|Anju]] as Ettukettu Veetil Bhanumathy
* Dominic Chittat as Madhavakurup
* Nayana Bindu as Ammu
* Bindu Murali as Kulamana Madathil Potti's wife
* Baby Neeraja as Demon girl
* [[Biju Pappan]] as Odiyan
* Harikumaran Thampi as Traveller escaped from Odiyan
* [[Bharat Gopy]] as Brahmasree Killimangalam Thirumeni
* Balaji Sarma as Killimangalam Thirumeni's Nephew
* [[Manikandan Pattambi]] as Killimangalam Thirumeni's Assistant
* Master Ananthan as Killimangalam Thirumeni's Grandnephew
* [[Kalasala Babu]] as Chanthukutty Melan
* [[Shammi Thilakan]] as Unnikuttan
* [[Shammi Thilakan]] as Unnikuttan
* Rajendran as Achooty
* Mahima as Devamma
* Meenakshi Sunil as Seetha
* Meenakshi Sunil as Seetha
* Mahima
* Baby Sowbhagya Venkitesh as Kunjava
*Baby sowbhagya venkitesh as Kunjava
* Master Arun as Chanthu
* Master Arun  
* [[Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran]] as Thirumala / Yakshi
* Rajendran as Unnikuttan's brother
* [[Mala Aravindan]] as Kora
*[[Aishwarya_(actress)|Aishwarya]] as Thirumala/yakshi
* Lakshmi Sanal as Kora's Wife
*[[Bharat_Gopy|Bharat Gopy]] as Killimangalam thirumeni
* [[Chembil Ashokan]] as Pathrose
*[[Mala_Aravindan|Mala Aravindan]]  
* [[Kottayam Nazeer]] as Kuttappan
* [[Gayathri (Malayalam actress)|Gayathri Varsha]] as Devaki
* Ramya Salim as Katrina
* Ramya Salim as Katrina
* Renjini Krishna
* Lakshmi Sanal
* Baby Alis Christy
* P. I. Ibrahimkutty as Achankunju
* P. I. Ibrahimkutty as Achankunju
* [[Gayathri (Malayalam actress)|Gayathri Varsha]] as Devaki
* [[Bhavani (actress)|Bhavani]] as Mariyamma
* [[M._G._Sreekumar|M G sreekumar]] as singer in church
* [[Shalu Menon]] as Kochuthresia
* [[Venu Nagavally]] as Ettichettan
* Jija Surendran as Umma
* [[M. G. Sreekumar]] as Singer in Church
* [[Subair]] as Luka
* [[Saju Kodiyan]] as Chacko Chettan
* Lissy Jose as Chacko Chettan's wife
* [[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as Nicholas
* [[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as Nicholas
* [[Reshmi Soman]] as Emily Nicholas
* [[Reshmi Soman]] as Emily Nicholas
* Master Venkatesh as Allen Nicholas
* Master Venkatesh as Allen Nicholas
* [[Fathima Babu]] as Nicholas's mother
* [[Venu Nagavally]] as Ettichettan
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Ammachan
* [[Fathima Babu]] as Margaret
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Perera
* Karthika Kannan as Clara
* Karthika Kannan as Clara
*[[Kochu_Preman|Kochu Preman]] as traveller
* Rishi as Arthur
* Jija Surendran as Umma
* [[Kochu Preman]] as Traveller who went to Eathenga Tharavadu
* Harsha Nair as Devooty
* [[Sulakshana (actress)|Sulakshana]] as Eli Chettathy
* [[Roopa Sree]] as Saramma
* Soniya Baiju Kottarakkara as Mandhana
* [[G. K. Pillai (actor)|G. K. Pillai]] as Mahapandithan
* [[G. K. Pillai (actor)|G. K. Pillai]] as Mahapandithan
* Dinesh Panicker as Maharajan
* Dinesh Panicker as Maharajan
* Remyasree as Devasena
* [[Aneesh Ravi]] as Thomakutty
* [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as Jathavedan
* [[Keerikkadan Jose]] as Nagadathan
* [[Ajith Kollam]] as Bhadrakan
* [[Rudra (actress)|Rudhra]] as Mythili/Indrani
* [[Zeenath]] as Kalyani Amma
* [[Sreelatha Namboothiri]] as Kumki
* [[Machan Varghese]]
* Renjini Krishna
* Baby Alis Christy
* Gopalan
* Gopalan
* Rajasaheb as Kochousep
* [[Roopa Sree]] as Saramma
* [[Zeenath]] as Kalyani Amma
* [[Keerikkadan Jose]] as Jathavedan
* [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as Atmavedan
* [[Rudra (actress)|Rudhra]] as Mythili
* [[Sreelatha Namboothiri]]
* Rani Larius
* Rani Larius
* Rukmini as Ammaluvamma
* Rukmini as Ammaluvamma
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* [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]] as Fr. Emmanuel
* [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]] as Fr. Emmanuel
* [[Urmila Unni]] as Thampuratti
* [[Urmila Unni]] as Thampuratti
* Harishanth as Ayilyam Thirunal Udaya Varma (Thripangott Thampuran)
* Harishanth as Ayilyam Thirunal Udaya Varma Alias Thripangottu Thampuran
* [[Rajan P. Dev]] as Kalidasan
* [[Rajan P. Dev]] as Kalidasan
* Poojappura Radhakrishnan
* Poojappura Radhakrishnan
* [[Mayoori (actress)|Mayuri]] as Kalyani / Yakshi
* [[Mayoori (actress)|Mayoori]] as Kalyani / Yakshi
* [[Sreenath]] as Jagadhan
* [[Sreenath]] as Jagadhan
* Suma Jayaram as Sathyabhama
* Suma Jayaram as Sathyabhama
* [[Subbalakshmi]] as Bhageerathi  
* [[Subbalakshmi]] as Bhageerathi  
*[[Abitha]] as Unnimaya
*[[Abitha]] as Unnimaya
* Kalady Omana as Kuttiyamma
* [[Sajitha Betti]] as Gouri / Yakshi
* [[Sajitha Betti]] as Gouri / Yakshi
*Ramesh Valiyasala as Kammaran
* Ramesh Valiyasala as Kammaran
* [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Nambiar
* [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Nambiar
* [[Kuttyedathi Vilasini]] as Nambiar's grandmother
* [[Kuttyedathi Vilasini]] as Nambiar's grandmother
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* [[Kanakalatha]] as Devammaji
* [[Kanakalatha]] as Devammaji
* [[Chandra Lakshman]] as Kadambari
* [[Chandra Lakshman]] as Kadambari
* Remyasree as Devasena
* [[Baiju Santhosh|Baiju]] as Shravanan  
* [[Baiju (actor)|Baiju]] as Shravanan  
* [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Vasudevan's father
* [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Vasudevan's father
* [[Anju Aravind]] as Bhanumathi  
* [[Anju Aravind]] as Bhanumathi  
* Raji Nair
* Suma Jayaram as Rani
* Suma Jayaram as Rani
* [[Chali Pala]] as Agnisarman
* [[Chali Pala]] as Agnisarman
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* [[P. Sreekumar]] as Fr. Abel
* [[P. Sreekumar]] as Fr. Abel
* Kailasnath
* Kailasnath
* Kollam Shah
* [[Spadikam George]] as Lucifer
* [[Spadikam George]] as Lucifer
* [[Poojappura Ravi]] as Bhattathiri
* [[Poojappura Ravi]] as Bhattathiri
* [[Aneesh Ravi]] as Thomakutty
* [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Thampuran
* [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Thampuran
* [[Saju Kodiyan]] as Chacko Chettan
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*[[Kottayam Nazeer]] as Kuttappan
 
*Lissy Jose as chacko chettan's wife
==Controversy==
*Sindhu Jacob{{colend}}
In August 2004, the Akhila Malankara Orthodox Almaya Vedi (AMOAV), an organisation representing lay members of the [[Malankara Orthodox Church]], raised objections against the serial based on Kadamattathu Kathanar telecast on Asianet Television. The AMOAV alleged that the script distorted the history, tradition, and culture of the Malankara Christian community. At a press conference held in Pathanamthitta, the organisation's president Shibu K. Abraham and general secretary Preeth G. George demanded an immediate halt to the telecast, stating that it hurt the religious sentiments of the Orthodox Christian community.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/08/25/stories/2004082506860300.htm |title=The plea to stop telecast of the serial |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=10 July 2025 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20160330055535/http://www.thehindu.com/2004/08/25/stories/2004082506860300.htm |archivedate=30 March 2016}}</ref>
 
==Sequels==
Two sequels to the series were aired, titled ''Kathanar Kadamattathu Kathanar'' (2008) on [[Jaihind TV]] and ''Kadamattathachan'' (2010) on [[Surya TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/02/08/stories/2008020850170400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080212073913/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/02/08/stories/2008020850170400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-02-12 |title=Jai Hind- Serials |date=2008-02-08 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2025-07-10}}</ref> Actor Prakash Paul revealed that the 2008 version of the series, aired on [[Jaihind TV]], led to severe financial losses. The channel had low viewership at the time, and many were unaware of its existence. Although payments were initially prompt, the channel eventually ran out of funds, forcing Paul to continue production without further financial support. He described this decision as a major setback and a source of lasting debt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/mobile/news.php?id=1331909|title = Kadamattathu Kathanar's fall from grace, Prakash Paul opens up|website = [[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date =25 June 2024 }}</ref>
 
In June 2024, actor Prakash Paul confirmed that a new sequel to the original series is in development. The upcoming project will not be a remake but will feature an aged version of Kadamattathu Kathanar returning to the present era. Paul stated that the continued popularity of the original series, especially through annual re-telecasts on Asianet Plus, inspired the idea for the new version.<ref>{{cite web |title=പുതിയ കത്തനാരെ ആളുകള്‍ ഏറ്റെടുക്കും; ആ പ്രതീക്ഷക്ക് പിന്നില്‍ ഒറ്റ കാരണമേയുള്ളൂ: പ്രകാശ് പോള്‍|url=https://www.doolnews.com/prakash-paul-says-people-will-take-on-new-kadamattathu-kathanar-138-64.html |website=Dool News |date=26 June 2024 |access-date=10 July 2025}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.hotstar.com/tv/kadamattathu-kathanar/8148 Official Website]
* [http://www.hotstar.com/tv/kadamattathu-kathanar/8148 Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415002026/http://www.hotstar.com/tv/kadamattathu-kathanar/8148 |date=15 April 2016 }}


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Kadamattathu Kathanar
GenreDrama
Supernatural
Fantasy
Thriller
Written byShaji Nedunkallel
Story byT. S. Suresh Babu
Directed byT. S. Saji
StarringSee below
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes255
Production
ProducerSubramaniam Karthikeyan
Production locationKerala
Production companies
Release
Original networkAsianet
Original release15 March 2004 (2004-03-15) –
11 February 2005 (2005-02-11)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Kadamattathu Kathanar is an Indian Malayalam-language supernatural drama television series that originally aired on Asianet from 2004 to 2005. The series was rebroadcast on Asianet Plus beginning in March 2016.[1] Prakash Paul portrayed the title character.[2]

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

Kadamattathu Kathanar, also known as Kadamattathachan ("Father of Kadamattom"), was a legendary 9th-century Oriental Syriac priest of the Kadamattom Church, one of the oldest surviving churches in Kerala associated with the Saint Thomas Christians. He is traditionally believed to have possessed supernatural powers.

Although said to have learned sorcery from a mysterious source, Kathanar was believed to perform most of his feats through divine power, invoking the Holy Spirit through prayer, which made him invulnerable to other sorcerers.

The series portrays his exorcisms of ghosts and evil spirits, including the well-known legend of Kalliyankattu Neeli, a vampiric Yakshi that haunted a Kerala family who sought Kathanar’s help.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Story 1 – The Saga of Kalliyankattu Neeli (Episodes 1–21,25-27)[edit | edit source]

The story centers on the traditional Vamanam Tharavadu family in Kerala, which is terrorized by Neeli, a powerful Yakshi with multiple forms and abilities far exceeding those of ordinary spirits. After several family members are killed and the village is thrown into fear, Kathanar arrives, subdues Neeli, and compels her to recount her past. Moved by her story, he shows compassion and establishes her as a local demi-goddess, granting her an opportunity for earthly redemption.

Story 2 – War With Chadayan (Episodes 20–44)[edit | edit source]

Chadayan, a student and adopted son of Lada Guru turns evil under the influence of the sorceress Durgamma. He gains power by murdering his guru, imprisoning his son Nathan, and seizing a collection of 13 ancient grimoires traditionally guarded by their family. These texts are said to promise godlike powers through ritual sacrifices.

Kathanar ultimately defeats Chadayan in a prolonged battle, leaving him blinded as his castle collapses around him. Chadayan’s patron demigod later reappears and restores his sight.


Story 3 – The Saga Of Kumkumathu Kovilakam (Episodes 43–51)[edit | edit source]

The historic Kumkumathu Kovilakam is haunted by a murderous evil spirit which plays upon the deep desires and fears of the members. Kathanar arrived and exorcises the ghost.

Story 4 – Bhanu's Tricky Game Of Pakida (Episodes 51–59)[edit | edit source]

The narrative introduces Bhanu, a courtesan and wealthy mistress of Ettukettu, who challenges suitors to defeat her in a game of dice, known as pakida, as a condition for winning her favor. Using a pair of enchanted dice that obey her will even after being cast, she ensnares many men into servitude through her beauty and deception. Kathanar eventually arrives and defeats Bhanu, breaking her hold over the victims.

Story 5 – Kulamanamadathil Potti Against Kathanar (Episodes 59–66)[edit | edit source]

Potti visits Kathanar and asks him to come to his home after few days. He took Bhanu to his own home and asked her to live harmony with his other three wives. He also assured her that he will destroy kathanar.Potti send a demon girl and male ghost in kadamattom but both were destroyed by kathanar.Kathanar went to Pottis house as guest and Potti try to insult him in many ways, but he teach potti a lesson. Potti and Bhanu seeks forgiveness from Kathanar. Kathanar counsels both Potti and Bhanu, and he left from there.

Story 6 – Odiyan's Killing Spree (Episodes 66–68)[edit | edit source]

Passengers has been attacked and killed by Odiyan in Kuravanmedu village.Odiyan is a spirit who can transform in to bull.Kathanar subdues the Odiyan who had been terrorising the village of Kuravanmedu.

Story 7 – The hauntings of Vadakkan Veedu (Episodes 68-79)[edit | edit source]

After subduing the Odiyan, the Vadakkan Veedu family members faced new problems. Untimely deaths of their young children started taking place after an evil entity was freed from its confinement. Kathanar sensed this but was unable to help them as the family did not allow people from other castes to enter their home. After a lot of persuasion, the head of the family reluctantly allowed Kathanar to check into the problems.

Upon investigation, Kathanar found out that the entity was of the spirit of Thirumala, the adopted daughter of the previous head of Vadakkan Veedu. Kunjikelu Melan, who was jealous of her and releasing that she would be the sole heir of the property, had her killed along with her father and a snake charmer. Thirumala became a Yakshi and killed Kunjikelu Melan and his associates but created havoc in the village. To subdue her, the head sorcerer of Killimangalam Mana was called for and was successful in taming her. Unfortunately, before being subdued, Thirumala cursed Killimangalam family of their untimely deaths too. Due to this, none of the Killimangalam Mana members were ready to help Vadakkan Veedu family of their problems.

Though empathetic, Kathanar warned Thirumala to not trouble Vadakkan Veedu members again. In an intense battle, Kathanar finally subdues Thirumala and makes her a protectress of young children. Vadakkan Veedu is finally freed of its curses and the head tearfully thanks Kathanar for his help, asking him to visit his home whenever Kathanar passed by.

Story 8 – Ghosts In Chambakkara Village (Episodes 79-89)[edit | edit source]

The story revolves around Chambakkara village which is a seashore village where majority are working as fishermen and some are owners whose under this fishermen work.Kathanar becomes villagers favorite after he changed bad behaviours of some people in the villages.Meanwhile, a female ghost Wandering at the village in night killing multiple people.A group of fishermen were attacked by a ghost of a Persian couple.Kathanar finally save the villagers by destroying female ghost as well as the ghost of Persion couple.

Story 9 – Mariyamma's Dilemma (Episodes 89-94)[edit | edit source]

Mariyamma worries about the gold stolen which she kept for her daughter Kochuthresia's marriage.kathanar visits recover the gold from Luka.Mariyamma and kochuthresia try to commit suicide but they were stopped by a boy who later reveal to be Jesus christ.Mariyamma seek forgiveness from god and kathanar returned her gold.Kochuthresia and Agasthya engaged and later kathanar teaches agasthya's arrogant father chacko a lesson and he apologised to kathanar.

Story 10 – Nicholas Family in Haunted Mansion (Episodes 95-119)[edit | edit source]

Nicholas buys a mansion which is haunted.His son Alan was killed by a spirit from a doll.The family moved to mansion where supernatural events started happening.Kathanar finally learnt that the main spirit is the family servant Ettichan.He destroyed all the spirits including Ettichan.Kathanar inform the family that the property is earlier an cremation ground and mansion was built on it.kathanar left from the mansion and all the spirits move to the sky to attain peace.Alan's spirit felt sad to see the happy reunion of the family since he cannot join them forever.

Story 11 – The Haunted Eethenga Tharavadu അഥവാ ഈന്തങ്ങാത്തറവാട്ടിലെ ഈന്തന്മാര്‍ (Episodes 119-130)[edit | edit source]

Eli Chettathy and her three daughters moved to the Eethenga Tharavadu where the ghosts started attacking the family members.kathanar arrives and destroys the ghosts Nani and Manikyan.The family members thanked kathanar and all the problems in Eethenga Tharavadu came to end.

Story 12 – A Conspiracy against Kathanar (Episodes 131-157)[edit | edit source]

Chadayan returns and team up with Vettiyala Vezhala and his assistant Mandhana to destroy Kathanar.They release Neeli's good power and made her evil again.Together they murder some villagers along with some family member of vaamanam tharavadu.Kathanar finally destroyed them and given good powers to Neeli and warn her to be careful.

The Curse of Thripangottu Kovilakkam (episodes 187–202)[edit | edit source]

Lord Surya Varma, the young heir of the Thripangottu Kovilakkam, is missing. Worried, his family calls for a magician, who is a fraudster in guise, to resolve their problems. But the magician invites more trouble, leading to the haunting of an evil entity who had a past with the family's ancestor decades ago. So the family calls for Kathannar to rid off their issues and rescue back their son.

With the help of Kalidasan, another famed sorcerer and priest, Kathannar tries to find the source of the problems and discovers that the family's curse begins with their ancestor Lord Udaya Varma. Udaya Varma lusted for a commoner girl Kalyani by feigning love. Their relationship gets cozy and Kalyani ends up pregnant. Eventually, she is flatly rejected by Udaya Varma but vows revenge. An enraged Udaya Varma kills Kalyani and her father. Kalyani returns as an evil spirit and kills Udaya Varma but is subdued by a powerful sorcerer. She is released by another demonic entity, who had actually kidnapped the prince Surya Varma during his religious expedition

The entity along with Kalyani's spirit decide to kill Surya Varma and absorb his soul and Kalyani's to become more powerful. Kathannar and Kalidasan locate the demon's hideout and rescue Surya Varma. They devise a plan to capture the two evil spirits and successfully subdue them. The demon entity is exorcized, while the spirit of Kalyani is subdued and blessed as a goddess among the serpents at the Sarpakavu.

The prince is rescued and reunited with his family by both sorcerers. Kalidasan expresses his gratitude to Kathannar and bids a teary farewell and then Kathannar embarks on his next mission.

Vampire of Chandanamangalathu Tharavadu (episodes 202–217)[edit | edit source]

Jagathan Thambi and his family, which consists of his wife Satyabhama, sisters Unnimaya & Parvati and his grandmother, move to their ancestral home Chandanamangalathu Tharavadu which is famed for its dark past. The family settle in and begin cleaning up the home that had been desolate for decades. Thambi hires a group of men to repair and rearrange the house and its surroundings. During their work, the men unearth a sealed brass pot and accidentally release an evil spirit. Here begins trouble for the family at Chandanamangalathu Tharavadu.

The spirit is of Gauri, a maidservant's daughter who was in love with the young male heir of the house's previous occupants decades ago. After being mercilessly killed by the family, she returned as a vengeful spirit and tormented the family and village but was subdued and exorcised by a powerful sorcerer in a brass pot. After being released in the present time, she kills and possesses Unnimaya and subsequently kills the worker men. Gauri starts causing supernatural attacks to the family members with the intent of killing them.

Devastated, the family calls for Kathannar, who successfully subdues and destroys the evil spirit in an intense supernatural battle. With this, Kathannar assures the family that Jagathan Thambi and Satyabhama would be soon blessed with a child.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Controversy[edit | edit source]

In August 2004, the Akhila Malankara Orthodox Almaya Vedi (AMOAV), an organisation representing lay members of the Malankara Orthodox Church, raised objections against the serial based on Kadamattathu Kathanar telecast on Asianet Television. The AMOAV alleged that the script distorted the history, tradition, and culture of the Malankara Christian community. At a press conference held in Pathanamthitta, the organisation's president Shibu K. Abraham and general secretary Preeth G. George demanded an immediate halt to the telecast, stating that it hurt the religious sentiments of the Orthodox Christian community.[5]

Sequels[edit | edit source]

Two sequels to the series were aired, titled Kathanar Kadamattathu Kathanar (2008) on Jaihind TV and Kadamattathachan (2010) on Surya TV.[6] Actor Prakash Paul revealed that the 2008 version of the series, aired on Jaihind TV, led to severe financial losses. The channel had low viewership at the time, and many were unaware of its existence. Although payments were initially prompt, the channel eventually ran out of funds, forcing Paul to continue production without further financial support. He described this decision as a major setback and a source of lasting debt.[7]

In June 2024, actor Prakash Paul confirmed that a new sequel to the original series is in development. The upcoming project will not be a remake but will feature an aged version of Kadamattathu Kathanar returning to the present era. Paul stated that the continued popularity of the original series, especially through annual re-telecasts on Asianet Plus, inspired the idea for the new version.[8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kadamattathu Kathanar on Asianet Plus". www.nettv4u.com.
  2. ↑ "'Kadamattathu Kathanar' to 'Prof. Jayanthi': Malayalam TV's iconic on-screen characters of all time". The Times of India. 19 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "And now, horror soaps". The Hindu. 20 May 2004.[dead link]
  4. ↑ "'We maintained a professional relationship, I don't like Sukanya as a person', reveals Prakash Paul". Kerala Kaumudi. 30 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "The plea to stop telecast of the serial". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 July 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ "Jai Hind- Serials". The Hindu. 8 February 2008. Archived from the original on 12 February 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Kadamattathu Kathanar's fall from grace, Prakash Paul opens up". Kerala Kaumudi. 25 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "പുതിയ കത്തനാരെ ആളുകള്‍ ഏറ്റെടുക്കും; ആ പ്രതീക്ഷക്ക് പിന്നില്‍ ഒറ്റ കാരണമേയുള്ളൂ: പ്രകാശ് പോള്‍". Dool News. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2025.

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