Manjurukum Kaalam is an esteemed Malayalam television serial that was telecast on the famed Mazhavil Manorama channel. The show is adapted from a famous novel of Joycee, directed by Binu Vellathooval and produced by Sree Movies. It holds the viewers attention with its presentation of the life journey of its protagonist Janikutty, framed by motifs of love, betrayal, and resilience.

Plot Overview

It is the story of an orphan girl called Janikutty, who was adopted by Vijayaraghavan and his wife, Ratnamma. At first adored, Janikutty faces trials when Ratnamma gives birth to her own child and begins to subject her to insults and hardships. Apparent through all of this, she somehow rises into a strong woman and a minister fighting for civil rights, proving to the world that her spirit cannot be broken.

Main Cast

Monisha Arshak as Janikutty: As the grown-up Janikutty, Monisha graced the character of evolving from a weak little girl into a much stout woman.
Anish Rehman as Abhijith: The Abhijith character is Janikutty's lover, and with Anish's rich acting, the events in the story gained much emotional weight.
Kezia, Niranjana, Greeshma: These artists portrayed Janikutty through different growth stages, reflecting her innocence and early hardship."
Ratnamma was Janikutty's adoptive mother; Lavanya Nair and Manju Satheesh took on the role, both showing different facets of the character.
Manu Nair as Vijayaraghavan: Janikutty's adoptive father, whose initial affection turns indifferent, was convincingly played by Manu Nair.
Kishore as Govindankutty: Janikutty's biological father, whose return adds a significant twist to the plot, was portrayed by Kishore.

Supporting Cast

The show featured a robust supporting cast, including:

Pratheeksha G Pradeep as Sunitha, Ratnamma's sister, adding additional layers to the family dynamics.
Alice Christy Gomez as Soorya mol: A key character that impacts Janikutty's journey.
Saharsh Augustin as Manikuttan: The child actor who was a darling of the story.
Arathy Sojan as Ramya: The second child of Chandran, involved in some familial subplots.
M.R. Gopakumar as Balakrishna Panikkar: The veteran actor who interspersed additional significance in the narrative.

Crew

The dedication of the Manjurukum Kaalam team has been able to propel the serial to glories:

Director: Binu Vellathooval
Story: Joycee

Producers: Prabha Unnithan, Asha Vivek Unnithan, Aneesh Unnithan
Music: Sanand George
Lyrics and voice: Prameela
Cinematography: Krishna Kodanadu
Editing: Aneesh Unnithan, Arundev
Art Direction: Manoj Thottappalli
Makeup: Santhosh Venpakal
Costumes: Rajeev Kamukilkode

Legacy

Manjurukum Kaalam stands out for its compelling storytelling and powerful performances; the show's focus on societal norms and personal resilience touched the hearts of the audience and, thus, assumed an unforgettable position in Malayalam Television history.