The popular Malayalam television serial Kanyadanam has achieved a remarkable milestone by crossing 1700 episodes, making it the longest-running daily soap opera in Malayalam television history.
Premiering on 23 August 2021 on Surya TV, now rebranded as Sun Surya TV, the family drama continues to enjoy strong viewership across Kerala. The serial has successfully completed nearly five years on air and remains one of the channel’s biggest success stories.
About Kanyadanam
Kanyadanam is the official Malayalam remake of the Bengali television series Kanyadaan, which itself is based on the popular Sun TV serial Metti Oli. The serial follows the emotional journey of a family and has won audiences with its relatable characters, family-oriented storytelling, and dramatic twists.
Manichithrathazhu Serial Coming Soon on Sun Surya
Sun Surya is bringing Manichithrathazhu to television with a completely new chapter that takes the legendary story forward. The series centres around Pallavi, the daughter of Nakulan and Ganga, and her husband Kiran, whose arrival at Madampally once again opens the door to mystery. Nagavalli’s untold life, tragic love and history gradually unfold through Pallavi’s dreams, leading the story to Thanjavur. The series combines romance, history, psychology, mystery and supernatural elements. Asha Sarath, Meera Nair and Kottayam Ramesh are among the prominent actors in the cast.
Kanyadanam Telecast Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial | Kanyadanam |
| Channel | Sun Surya TV |
| Launch Date | 23 August 2021 |
| Telecast Time | Everyday at 7:30 PM |
| Streaming Platform | Sun NXT |
| Episodes | 1700+ |
Lead Cast of Kanyadanam
The serial features veteran actor Devan along with several popular television faces.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Devan | Anandan |
| Aswathy U Pillai | Ambili |
| Anna Dona/Lakshmi Balagopal | Anupama (Originally) |
| Aiswarya Suresh | Chilanka |
| Silpa Sivadas | Daya |
| Gopu Padaveedan | Raghuvaran |
| Krishnakumar Nair | Indrajith |
| Merlin Reena | Susheela |
Apart from Devan, the serial introduced several newcomers including Anna Dona, Aiswarya Suresh, Aswathy Pillai, Silpa Sivadas, and Soufiya Zakhir in important roles.
Current Line-Up of Sun Surya TV
Sun Surya TV currently airs a diverse range of Malayalam serials and devotional programs.
| Program |
|---|
| Punnaram (Dubbed Serial) |
| Anju Sundarikal |
| Nagamani |
| Amme Mookambike |
| Peythozhiyathe |
| Chattambipaaru |
| Swayamvarapanthal |
| Mangalyam Thanthunanenaa |
| Hridayam |
| Kanyadanam |
Upcoming on Sun Surya TV
The channel is preparing to launch a brand-new Malayalam serial, Thenmavin Kombathu, featuring Prayaan Vishnu, Vidhya Manoharan, and Aiswarya Suresh in the lead roles.
Thenmavin Kombathu Launch Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial | Thenmavin Kombathu |
| Channel | Sun Surya TV |
| Launch Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Telecast Time | 9:00 PM |
| Lead Cast | Prayaan Vishnu, Vidhya Manoharan, Aiswarya Suresh |
As Kanyadanam crosses the 1700-episode mark, the serial continues to be one of the strongest pillars of Sun Surya TV’s Malayalam entertainment line-up. Its longevity reflects the continued popularity of family dramas among Malayalam television audiences and cements its place in the history of Malayalam television.
