Manjurukum Kalam

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Manjurukum Kalam
GenreSoap opera
Based onManjurukum Kaalam
by Joycee
Directed by
  • Binu Vellathooval[1]
  • Manu Joy C[2]
Starring
Theme music composerSanand George
ComposerSanand George
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes571
Production
ProducerSuresh Unnithan
CinematographyHarilal
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time20-22 minutes
Production companySree Movies
Release
Original networkMazhavil Manorama
Original release16 February 2015 (2015-02-16) –
24 March 2017 (2017-03-24)
External links
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Manjurukum Kaalam was an Indian Malayalam-language soap opera directed by Binu Vellathooval and produced by Suresh Unnithan.[4][5] The show aired from 16 February 2015 to 24 March 2017 on Mazhavil Manorama, spanning 571 episodes.[6][7] It is an adaptation of the novel with the same name by Joycee.[8]

The narrative followed the life of a young girl, Janaki who navigates a life of extreme hardship, domestic abuse, and complex family dynamics from childhood to adulthood.[9] The show featured Keziah Thomas, Niranjana G, Greeshma, Vedika Rajesh, Nikitha Rajesh and Monisha Arshak who portrayed the protagonist at different stages of her life. The supporting cast included Manoj Nair, Lavanya Nair, Manju Satheesh, Roslin and Kishore Peethambbaran.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story centers on Janaki, affectionately known as Janikutty, whose life is a journey from a cherished childhood to a series of grueling hardships. Initially raised as the beloved adopted daughter of Tahsildar Vijayaraghavan and Ratnamma Teacher, her world is turned upside down when the couple finally conceives biological children. No longer the center of their world, Janikutty is treated as a domestic servant and subjected to systematic abuse by Ratnamma. She remains a brilliant and resilient student despite the trauma she endures at home. During her teenage years, Janikutty have a budding romance with Abhijith, the brother of her close friend. However, Ratnamma Teacher sabotages a formal marriage proposal from Abhijith’s family and also forces Janikutty to terminate her education after her higher secondary studies. Abhijith to move to Dubai for work while Janikutty eventually returns to her biological father, Govindankutty. She moves into his home, where she meets his second wife, Vijayamma, and her half-siblings. While Janikutty attempts to bond with her new family, she is subjected to extreme cruelty by Vijayamma’s sister, Chandramathi. Following Govindankutty’s sudden death from a heart attack—Janikutty is left vulnerable. Chandramathi and her husband hire thugs to murder her. Janikutty narrowly escapes the attempt on her life but is left severely injured and hospitalized. While recovering in the hospital, Janikutty meets Shobhana Teacher, a childhood friend of her biological mother. She reveals that Janikutty is actually the heiress to the noble Krishnamangalam family. Her mother had been disowned by the wealthy family years prior for marrying Govindankutty, who belonged to a lower social caste. Having reclaimed her identity and status, she visits a now-remorseful Ratnamma Teacher to offer her grace, maintaining the bond of a daughter despite the years of mistreatment. She finally reunites with Abhijith.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Main[edit | edit source]

Keziah Thomas,[12] Niranjana G,[13] Greeshma,[14] and Vedika Rajesh[15] portrayed different stages of Janaki's childhood.

Recurring[edit | edit source]

  • Lavanya Nair[16]/ Manju Satheesh[17] as Rathnamma, Janaki's foster mother
  • Manoj Nair as Vijayaraghavan, Janaki's foster father[18]
  • Kishore Peethambaran as Govindankutty, Janaki's biological father[19]
  • Roslin
  • Anish Rehman as Abhijith, Janaki's husband[20]
    • Vineeth as young Abhijith
  • Lekshmi Prasad as Sariga, Abhijith's sister and Janaki's friend
    • Swathi as young Sariga
  • Sreedevi Anil as Vijayamma, Govindankutty’s second wife
  • Alice Christy as Sooryamol, daughter of Vijayaraghavan and Rathnamma[21]
  • Manoj Pillai as Murali Krishna Panikkar[22]
  • M. R. Gopakumar as Balakrishna Panikkar
  • Yadu Krishnan as Madhusoodana Panikkar[23]
  • Sumi Santhosh as Preetha, Rathnamma's sister-in-law
  • Rudra Pradap as Chandran, Preetha's husband[24]
  • Avanthika as Neethu, elder daughter of Chandran and Preetha
  • Malavika / Arathi Sojan as Ramya, second daughter of Chandran and Preetha[25]
  • Sreekala Sasidharan as Sarasamma, Rathnamma's mother[26]
  • Pratheeksha G. Pradeep as Sunitha, Rathnamma's sister
  • Ardra Das as Ambili, elder daughter of Govindankutty and Vijayamma[27]
  • Anjusha as Arunima, second daughter of Govindankutty and Vijayamma
    • Vaishanvi Satheesh as teenage Arunima
  • Ramesh Nair as Ravi, Sariga's husband
  • Saharsh Augustin as Manikuttan[28]
  • Joly as Chandramathi, Vijayamma's sister
  • Balan Parakkal as Surendran, Chandramathi's husband
  • Sujith Kozhikodu as Sukeshan, Chandramathi's son[29]
  • Parvathy as Suguna, Chandramathi's daughter
  • Satheesh Vettikavala as Suguna’s husband
  • Karthika Kannan as Lekshmi
  • Pappan Ananthapuri as Purushothaman, Govindankutty's friend
  • Safar as Sudharan, Govindankutty's neighbor
  • Biju Thottumkal as Minister Janaki’s PA
  • Adhil Siddiq / Madhav / Harun[30] as Appunni
  • Aadil as Renjith, Janikutty's classmate
  • Manas/ Aaromal as Ajayan

Production[edit | edit source]

Different stages of the protagonist's life spanning from childhood to adulthood was played by six actors.[31] Nikitha Rajesh who played Janaki left the show to focus on her board examinations and was replaced by Monisha Arshak.[32] Lavanya Nair who played Rathnamma was replaced by Manju Satheesh due to the former's pregnancy.[33]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nair, Vidya (21 February 2018). "The twists and turns of fate". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "നോവലിസ്റ്റ് ജോയ്സിയുടെ മകൻ ബൈക്കപകടത്തിൽ മരിച്ചു".
  3. ↑ "ജോയ്സിയുടെ ഹൃദ്യമായ നോവലിന് തീവ്രത നിറച്ച് ഒരു നൊമ്പര ഗാനം". Manorama online.
  4. ↑ "Manjurukum Kaalam, at 7.30 pm". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "A Poignant Tale". The New Indian Express. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Manjurukum Kaalam from today". The Times of India. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Monisha is the new Janikutty". The Times of India. 23 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "A new soap opera to hit the screens". The Times of India. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Soman, Deepa (22 February 2016). "A Trendsetter, It Still Goes Strong". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "ജാനികുട്ടിയാക്കാൻ സംവിധായകൻ ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടത്". manoramaonline (in മലയാളം).
  11. ↑ Soman, Deepa (26 February 2016). "Musings of Jaanikutty". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "ആരാധകരുടെ സ്നേഹസുഗന്ധം ഈ അഞ്ചുവയസ്സുകാരി!". Manorama online.
  13. ↑ "'സ്‍കൂള്‍ കുട്ടികള്‍ എന്നെ കണ്ടാല്‍ ആ ഡയലോഗുകള്‍ പറയും'; 'മഞ്ഞുരുകും കാല'ത്തിലെ കുഞ്ഞ് ജാനിക്കുട്ടി പറയുന്നു". Asianet News. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Janikutty grows up in Manjurukum Kaalam". The Times of India. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "ഈ ജാനിക്കുട്ടിയല്ലേ ഏറെ കരയിപ്പിച്ചത്..." Manorama online.
  16. ↑ "ആ റോൾ ആളുകളെ വെറുപ്പിച്ചു". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). 17 May 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  17. ↑ M., Athira (5 November 2015). "With a steady stream of roles". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "മനോജച്ഛന് വയ്യെന്നറിഞ്ഞ് നല്ല ടെൻഷനിലായിരുന്നു! നേരിൽക്കണ്ടപ്പോഴാണ് അവൾക്ക് ആശ്വാസമായത്! മനോജിനെ കാണാനെത്തിയ മാനസപുത്രി!" [Was tense knowing Manoj-achan was unwell! She felt relieved only after meeting him in person! The foster daughter who came to see Manoj!]. Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 30 December 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "ചികിത്സയ്ക്ക് ലക്ഷങ്ങളുടെ കടം, മാസം മരുന്നിന് 20000 രൂപ, കാഴ്ച എപ്പോൾ വേണമെങ്കിലും നഷ്ടമാകാം". Vanitha (in മലയാളം). 3 February 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Reality shows made me a better performer, says Pranayini actor Anish Rehman". The Times of India. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  21. ↑ Ramachandran, Deepu (9 December 2020). "സീരിയല്‍ നടി ആലീസും വിവാഹിതയാവുന്നു;വിവാഹനിശ്ചയം കഴിഞ്ഞെന്ന് പറഞ്ഞ് പ്രതിശ്രുത വരനൊപ്പമുള്ള ചിത്രങ്ങളുമായി നടി" [Serial actress Alice to get married; actress shares pictures with fiancé saying engagement is over]. Filmibeat Malayalam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  22. ↑ TV Papers (22 June 2018). "Serial actor Manoj Pillai passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  23. ↑ "മലയാളികളുടെ പ്രിയ താരം യദുകൃഷ്ണന്റെ വീട് വിശേഷങ്ങൾ" [House news of Malayalis' favorite star Yadu Krishnan]. Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). 31 May 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  24. ↑ M., Athira (18 June 2015). "Quick Five: Directors on song". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  25. ↑ "Arathy Sojan". Manorama Online.
  26. ↑ "New talents enter the industry for fame, whereas it is our bread and butter, says actress Sreekala". The Times of India. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "Viewers call me 'Theppukari' and I take it as the success of my character, says Satya Enna Penkutty's Ardra Das". The Times of India. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  28. ↑ "' എന്തിനാ ‍ഞങ്ങടെ മണിക്കുട്ടനോട് അങ്ങനെ ചെയ്തേ? '". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). 29 August 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  29. ↑ "ദാരിദ്ര്യം കൊണ്ട് പഠനം നിർത്തി, ഒടുവിൽ ഭാഗ്യം തെളിഞ്ഞു; സുജിത്ത് കോഴിക്കോട് എന്ന ആർട്ടിസ്റ്റിന്റെ ജീവിതം" [Studies stopped due to poverty, finally luck shone; life of artist Sujith Kozhikode]. Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). 22 June 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  30. ↑ Onmanorama Staff (23 March 2018). "Television industry mourns Manjurukum Kaalam actor Harun's sudden demise". Onmanorama. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  31. ↑ "നമ്മുടെ സ്വന്തം മന്ത്രി ജാനി!". manoramaonline (in മലയാളം).
  32. ↑ Chandra, Anu (6 June 2017). "മഞ്ഞുരുകും കാലത്തിലെ ജാനിക്കുട്ടിയുടെ വേഷം നിഖിത ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചത് എന്തിന്". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  33. ↑ TV Papers (25 March 2018). "Lavanya Nair: Anitha of 'Bhramanam' represents moms who guide their children onto the right path". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2026.

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