Malayalam television has witnessed the debut of a touching family drama starring Chandrikayil Aliyunnu Chandrakantham (also composed Chandrikayilaliyunna Chandrakantham). The show is broadcast on Asianet as well as watching via JioHotstar / Hotstar.
Cast & Key Actors
As per Nettv4u the show is an ensemble of famous Malayalam Television actors. The principal names of the cast include:
- 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
Additionally, the media coverage also mentions Mansi Joshi as the heroine Alakananda and Sajesh Nambiar in the leading masculine role (Gautham) as well as Lakshmi Prayag as a central character.
A veteran of the industry, Ranjini was able to make an impressive debut on 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 streaming: Available via Disney+ Hotstar / Hotstar
At the time of the current season the show has lasted for a number of seasons (e.g., “Episode 449” is available).
Story / Synopsis
In its core Chandrikayil Aliyunnu Chandrakantham is a mix of duty, ambition and family ties, romance and emotional conflict.
The story revolves around Alakananda -an 18-year-old girl with the desire to be a doctor. However, her father has a different ambition that is as an IPS officer. The conflict of dreams is a significant issue in her daily life.
A turn of events, Gautham, an IPS officer, is introduced to her. A series of circumstances forces a union between them, which makes matters more complicated particularly because Gautham is a former lover, Priyamvada / Pinky, who is a barrier to their relationship.
The show examines the tension between obligation and ambition as well as the emotional bonds between family members (particularly father-daughter and mother-son) as well as the struggles of love that are entangled in the responsibilities of.
Recently, in a show, Nanda (another character) confides the care of her child Nandhu to Pinky and Pinky, which could indicate the ongoing drama of the family.

