Asianet launched the Malayalam television serial Kathod Kathoram on 3 July 2023. The serial originally aired every Monday to Friday at 10:00 PM, alongside another new Asianet serial, Gaurisankaram, which premiered in the 9:30 PM slot.
John Jacob and Krishnendhu Unnikrishnan played the lead roles of Aadi and Meenu respectively. Kathod Kathoram revolves around their relationship and the unexpected circumstances that change Meenu’s life.
Kathod Kathoram Serial Story
The story of Kathod Kathoram follows Aadi and Meenu, two people whose lives become connected through love. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Meenu is forced to enter a marriage she never desired.
The serial explores the emotional consequences of this situation and the twists and turns that follow in the lives of Aadi and Meenu.
Kathod Kathoram Serial Cast and Crew
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial | Kathod Kathoram |
| Channel | Asianet |
| Launch Date | 3 July 2023 |
| Original Telecast Time | Monday to Friday at 10:00 PM |
| Later Telecast Time | 6:30 PM |
| Lead Actors | Krishnendhu Unnikrishnan, John Jacob |
| Krishnendhu Unnikrishnan | Meenu |
| John Jacob | Aadi |
| Other Cast | Malavika, Anand Kumar Thrissur, Thara Kalyan |
| Director | Praveen Kadakkavoor |
| Writer | Gireesh Gramika |
| Producer | Chitra Shenoy |
| Production Banner | Good Company Productions |
Actors and Characters
Krishnendhu Unnikrishnan plays Meenu, the central female character, while John Jacob appears as Aadi. Their relationship forms the core of the storyline.
The supporting cast includes Malavika, Anand Kumar Thrissur and Thara Kalyan.
Praveen Kadakkavoor, known for his work on Malayalam television serials including Ammayariyathe and Karutha Muthu, directed Kathod Kathoram. Gireesh Gramika is the writer of the serial.
Chitra Shenoy produced the series under Good Company Productions. The production banner has also been associated with Asianet serials such as Pournami Thinkal and Kudumbavilakku.
Kathod Kathoram Timing Change
Kathod Kathoram originally premiered in Asianet’s 10:00 PM slot. Following subsequent changes to the Asianet program schedule, the serial was shifted to 6:30 PM, while Muttathe Mulla moved to the 10:00 PM slot.
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Gaurisankaram Also Launched on 3 July
Asianet also launched Gaurisankaram on 3 July 2023 at 9:30 PM. The serial tells the love story of Gauri and Shankar Mahadevan and follows the events resulting from their unexpected meeting.
The lead cast included Veena as Gauri and Harisanker as Shankar Mahadevan. Other actors included Nishaa Mathew as Nandhini, Ravikrishnan as Professor Shyamaprasad, Kripa as Arathi, Kannan as Adarsh, Subha Sumithran as Ambika Devi, Athira Praveen as Deepa, Nitheesh Purushotham as Dhruvan, Sylaja as Radhamani Thankachi and Thomas Belgin as Shekar Mahadevan.
