Manathe Kottaram is a Malayalam television family drama on Zee Keralam, featuring Sajitha Madathil and Anil Mohan in the central roles of Chandrika and Madhavan. The serial premiered on Monday, 12 August, and airs every day at 7:00 PM.
Manathe Kottaram is the Malayalam remake of the Zee Tamil serial Thavamai Thavamirundhu. The story primarily revolves around an ageing couple, Chandrika and Madhavan, their family responsibilities, their children and their long-held dreams. Lakshmi Nivasa on Zee Kannada is another successful adaptation of Thavamai Thavamirundhu.
Monisha as Vandhana, Lekshmi Binu as Varsha, Jai Karthik as Jagan, Shyam Jacob as Rajeev, Anoop as Praksh, Athira Madhav as Suchithra and Niranjan as Manoj are also part of the Manathe Kottaram cast.
Manathe Kottaram Serial – Launch Date, Telecast Time and Cast
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial Name | Manathe Kottaram – മാനത്തെ കൊട്ടാരം |
| Channel | Zee Keralam, Zee Keralam HD |
| Launch Date | Monday, 12 August |
| Telecast Time | Every Day at 7:00 PM |
| Repeat Telecast | 2:00 PM, 2:00 AM |
| Genre | Family Drama |
| Original Serial | Thavamai Thavamirundhu – Zee Tamil |
| Lead Actors | Sajitha Madathil, Anil Mohan |
| Online Streaming | ZEE5 |
Manathe Kottaram Star Cast and Characters
The serial brings together several familiar faces from Malayalam television and cinema. Sajitha Madathil plays Chandrika, while Anil Mohan appears as her husband Madhavan.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Sajitha Madathil | Chandrika |
| Anil Mohan | Madhavan |
| Monisha | Vandhana |
| Lekshmi Binu | Varsha |
| Jai Karthik | Jagan |
| Shyam Jacob | Rajeev |
| Anoop | Praksh |
| Athira Madhav | Suchithra |
| Niranjan | Manoj |
Story of Manathe Kottaram
Manathe Kottaram primarily focuses on Madhavan and Chandrika, a couple who have spent much of their lives taking care of their family and fulfilling their responsibilities as parents.
Like many middle-class parents, they have their own dreams that have been postponed while prioritising their children. Among their biggest aspirations are building a house of their own and seeing their daughters married and settled.
The serial follows the couple as their personal dreams, financial responsibilities and the expectations of their children begin to intersect. Through Madhavan and Chandrika, the story explores parental sacrifice, family relationships and the question of whether parents ever truly get an opportunity to live for themselves.
Sajitha Madathil as Chandrika
Sajitha Madathil plays the central character Chandrika in Manathe Kottaram.
Chandrika is the wife of Madhavan and one of the principal characters around whom the family story develops. The equivalent character in the original Tamil serial Thavamai Thavamirundhu is Seetha, played by Anitha Nair.
In the Kannada adaptation Lakshmi Nivasa, Shweta plays Lakshmi, the corresponding central female character.
Anil Mohan as Madhavan
Anil Mohan plays Madhavan, Chandrika’s husband, in the Zee Keralam serial.
Madhavan and Chandrika form the emotional centre of Manathe Kottaram. Their dream of building their own house and fulfilling their responsibilities towards their daughters provides an important foundation for the storyline.
The challenges surrounding the couple and their children gradually shape the family drama.
Monisha as Vandhana
Monisha plays Vandhana in Manathe Kottaram.
Monisha is familiar to Malayalam television audiences through her appearance as Neelambari in Chackoyum Maryyum on Mazhavil Manorama. She has also appeared in television serials including Manjurukum Kalam and Malarvadi.
With Manathe Kottaram, Monisha joins the Zee Keralam fiction lineup as Vandhana.
Lekshmi Binu as Varsha
Lekshmi Binu plays Varsha in the serial and is an important member of the supporting cast.
The ensemble also includes Jai Karthik as Jagan, Shyam Jacob as Rajeev, Anoop as Praksh, Athira Madhav as Suchithra and Niranjan as Manoj.
Manathe Kottaram is the Malayalam Remake of Thavamai Thavamirundhu
Yes. Manathe Kottaram is the Malayalam adaptation of Thavamai Thavamirundhu, which originally aired on Zee Tamil.
The Tamil original features Sivakumar as Markandeyan and Anitha Nair as Seetha. Sandhya Ramachandran as Malar, Mahesh G as Raja, Pandi Kamal as Ravi and Karuna Vilasini as Revathi are among the actors playing their children.
The same central family concept has subsequently been adapted for other ZEE television channels.
| Language | Serial | Channel | Central Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Thavamai Thavamirundhu | Zee Tamil | Sivakumar, Anitha Nair |
| Kannada | Lakshmi Nivasa | Zee Kannada | Shweta, Ashok Jambe |
| Malayalam | Manathe Kottaram | Zee Keralam | Sajitha Madathil, Anil Mohan |
| Hindi | Lakshmi Niwas | Zee TV | Manasi Joshi Roy, Rajendra Chawla |
| Marathi | Lakshmi Niwas | Zee Marathi | Tushar Dalvi, Harshada Khanvilkar |
Lakshmi Nivasa – Kannada Adaptation
Lakshmi Nivasa on Zee Kannada is another adaptation of Thavamai Thavamirundhu.
Shweta plays Lakshmi, while Ashok Jambe appears as Srinivasa. The Kannada serial also features Lakshmi Devamma, Lakshmi Hegade, Madhu Hegade, Divyashree, Ajay Raj, Disha Madan, Dhananjay, Chandana and Deepak.
Like Manathe Kottaram, the Kannada version deals with the dreams and responsibilities of parents as they approach a new stage of their lives.
Manathe Kottaram Telecast and Repeat Timing
Manathe Kottaram premiered on Monday, 12 August on Zee Keralam. The original episode is scheduled every day at 7:00 PM.
Repeat telecasts are scheduled at 2:00 PM and 2:00 AM, giving television viewers additional opportunities to follow the episodes.
Watch Manathe Kottaram Episodes Online
ZEE5 streams the episodes of Manathe Kottaram online. The platform also carries episodes of other Zee Keralam television shows.
Madhura Nombara Kattu, Parvathy, Kudumbashree Sharada, Mizhirandilum, Valsalyam, Shyamambaram, Mangalyam and Mayamayooram are among the other Zee Keralam shows associated with the channel’s lineup.
Zee Keralam Serial TRP Ratings
Kudumbashree Sharada was the highest-rated Zee Keralam serial in the supplied television rating report, followed by Mangalyam, Shyamabharam, Madhura Nombara Kaattu and Valsalyam.
| Zee Keralam Serial | TRP |
|---|---|
| Kudumbashree Sharada | 3.57 |
| Mangalyam | 2.59 |
| Shyamabharam | 2.52 |
| Madhura Nombara Kaattu | 2.52 |
| Valsalyam | 2.49 |
| Mayamayooram | 1.78 |
| Mizhi Randilum | 1.64 |
| Parvathy | 1.15 |
| Megharagam | 0.76 |
| Sita Ramam | 0.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Manathe Kottaram start on Zee Keralam?
Monday, 12 August is the premiere date of Manathe Kottaram.
What is the telecast time of Manathe Kottaram?
The serial airs every day at 7:00 PM on Zee Keralam.
Who plays Chandrika in Manathe Kottaram?
Sajitha Madathil plays Chandrika.
Who plays Madhavan in Manathe Kottaram?
Anil Mohan plays Madhavan, the husband of Chandrika.
Who plays Vandhana?
Monisha plays the character Vandhana.
Who are the main actors in Manathe Kottaram?
The cast includes Sajitha Madathil, Anil Mohan, Monisha, Lekshmi Binu, Jai Karthik, Shyam Jacob, Anoop, Athira Madhav and Niranjan.
Is Manathe Kottaram a remake?
Yes. Manathe Kottaram is the Malayalam remake of Zee Tamil’s Thavamai Thavamirundhu. Lakshmi Nivasa on Zee Kannada is another adaptation of the same serial.
Where can viewers watch Manathe Kottaram online?
Episodes of Manathe Kottaram are available through ZEE5.
What are the repeat telecast timings?
The supplied Zee Keralam schedule lists repeat telecasts at 2:00 PM and 2:00 AM.
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