Malayalam television has seen the arrival of a heartfelt family-drama with Chandrikayil Aliyunnu Chandrakantham (also written Chandrikayilaliyunna Chandrakantham). The show airs on Asianet, also available for streaming on JioHotstar / Hotstar.
Cast & Key Actors
According to Nettv4u, the serial features an ensemble of well-known Malayalam TV actors. Some of the principal cast names are:
- Miya Mariya
- Sreedevi Anil
- Reshmi Soman
- Sumi Santhosh
- Sajitha Betti
- Ranjini
- Sunil K Anand
- Shalini Thomas
- Lakshmi Priya
- Jayakumar Bhavachithra
- Jishin Joseph
- Harijith Alangad
- Sajesh Nambiar
- Akhil Anand
- Yadhu Krishnan
- Pramod Nemmara
- Sreejith VG
- Appukuttan Chethipuzha
- Rajeev Attukal
- Manoj Mavelikara
- Anantha Krishnan
In addition, media coverage mentions Mansi Joshi playing the heroine Alakananda, and Sajesh Nambiar in a lead male role (Gautham) alongside Lakshmi Priya in a key role.
Veteran actress Ranjini made a notable entry into Malayalam TV with this serial.
Telecast Time & Premiere
- Premiere date: 20 November 2023
- Telecast Schedule: Monday to Sunday at 8:00 PM
- Channel: Asianet (Malayalam)
- Streaming / digital: Available on Disney+ Hotstar / Hotstar
As of the current season, the show has run for hundreds of episodes (e.g., “Episode 449” is listed).
Story / Synopsis
At its heart, Chandrikayil Aliyunnu Chandrakantham is a mix of ambition, duty, family ties, romance and emotional conflicts.
The plot centers on Alakananda — a young woman with a strong desire to become a doctor. But her father has a different dream: he wants her to become an IPS officer. This clash of aspirations becomes a major conflict in her life.
In a twist of fate, Gautham, an IPS officer, enters her life. Circumstances force a marriage between them, which complicates matters further — especially because Gautham has a past love, Priyamvada / Pinky, who remains a barrier in their relationship.
The show explores the tension between ambition and obligation, the emotional bonds of family (particularly father-daughter, mother-son), and the trials of love entangled in duty.
Recently, in an episode, Nanda (another character) entrusts care of her child Nandhu to Pinky, indicating ongoing family drama arcs.
