Krithyam was a Malayalam television serial that premiered on Kairali TV on 21 October, airing Monday to Friday at 8:00 PM. Directed by Santhosh Kuttamath and produced by Manthra Vision in association with PM Entertainments, the serial drew attention for its storyline, which was inspired by the infamous Koodathayi Cyanide Case.
The series was introduced as a prime-time thriller and fictionalised the real-life investigation by changing the names of the characters and events. Instead of directly portraying the Koodathayi murders, the lead character was named Solly, while the narrative explored themes of family, deception and murder.
📋 Krithyam Serial – Quick Info
| 📺 Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 📺 Channel | Kairali TV |
| 📅 Launch Date | 21 October |
| ⏰ Original Telecast | Monday – Friday, 8:00 PM |
| 🎭 Genre | Crime Thriller |
| 🎬 Director | Santhosh Kuttamath |
| 🏢 Production | Manthra Vision in association with PM Entertainments |
| 📖 Story Inspiration | Koodathayi Cyanide Case |
📖 Story
Krithyam is a fictional crime thriller inspired by the widely discussed Koodathayi Cyanide Case. Rather than recreating the actual investigation, the serial presents an original narrative centred around Solly, a woman whose mysterious life becomes intertwined with a series of suspicious deaths.
The makers adapted the psychological and investigative aspects of the real-life case while presenting the story through fictional characters and situations.
⭐ Cast
The serial featured several well-known Malayalam television actors, including:
- 🎭 Rajesh Hebbar
- 🎭 Adithyan Jayan
- 🎭 Yamuna Mahesh
- 🎭 Sangeetha Rajendren
- 🎭 Sreepadma
- 🎭 Supporting ensemble cast
🎬 Crew
| 🎬 Department | Credit |
|---|---|
| 🎥 Director | Santhosh Kuttamath |
| 🏢 Producer | Manthra Vision |
| 🤝 Production Partner | PM Entertainments |
📺 About the Telecast
Krithyam premiered on Kairali TV in the channel’s prime-time slot at 8:00 PM, replacing the Malayalam-dubbed version of CID. The launch reflected Kairali TV’s attempt to introduce an original Malayalam fiction series alongside its existing mix of dubbed films, serials and entertainment programmes.
The serial remained on air for a limited period before concluding its run.
🔍 Koodathayi Case on Television
Krithyam was among the earliest Malayalam television serials inspired by the Koodathayi murders. It was later followed by Flowers TV’s Koodathayi, which took a different approach to adapting the infamous case for television.
Today, the Koodathayi Cyanide Case has inspired multiple screen adaptations, including television serials, documentaries and web series such as Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case on Netflix and the upcoming Anali on JioHotstar.
⭐ Sree Padma Serials
Sree Padma (Sreepadma) is a prominent Indian television actress, dancer, and presenter who primarily works in the Malayalam television industry. Over the years, she has appeared in several popular serials, earning recognition for portraying a variety of memorable characters.
📺 Popular Serials
| 📺 Serial | 🎭 Character |
|---|---|
| Chembarathi | Vilasini |
| Mizhirandilum | Kavitha |
| Karuthamuthu | Anjana |
| Krithyam | Key Supporting Role |
Sree Padma has built a strong fan following through her performances in family dramas and social serials. Apart from acting, she is also known as a talented dancer and television presenter, making her one of the familiar faces on Malayalam television. Her appearance in Krithyam further strengthened the serial’s ensemble cast alongside Rajesh Hebbar, Adithyan Jayan, Yamuna Mahesh, and Sangeetha Rajendren.
