After bringing original ZEE5 productions like Inspection Bungalow to television audiences, Zee Keralam is once again presenting one of the platform’s most acclaimed Malayalam originals. The award-winning anthology series Manorathangal will have its television premiere on Sunday, 12 July, at 3:30 PM on Zee Keralam.
Based on the timeless short stories of legendary Malayalam writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair, Manorathangal brings together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema and Malayalam filmmaking. The anthology originally premiered on ZEE5 and received widespread appreciation for its storytelling, performances, and cinematic presentation. Now, television viewers can experience the celebrated collection on Zee Keralam.
Zee Keralam Continues Bringing ZEE5 Originals to Television
Zee Keralam has been gradually introducing popular ZEE5 originals to its television audience. The channel previously aired the Malayalam comedy-horror series Inspection Bungalow, and now follows it with Manorathangal, one of the most ambitious anthology projects ever produced in Malayalam.
The telecast offers viewers another opportunity to revisit the acclaimed anthology without requiring a streaming subscription, making the stories accessible to a wider television audience across Kerala.
A Tribute to the Literary Legacy of M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Manorathangal is a collection of nine independent stories, each adapted from the celebrated works of M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Every episode has its own cast, director, and visual style while preserving the emotional depth and literary richness of the original stories.
The anthology features an exceptional ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, Biju Menon, Asif Ali, Indrajith Sukumaran, Indrans, Siddique, Parvathy Thiruvothu and many more. The anthology was introduced by Kamal Haasan ahead of its digital premiere.
👉 Related Story
Patriot Now Streaming on ZEE5 – Expected to Premiere on Zee Keralam During Onam
Written and directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Patriot features an outstanding ensemble cast including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy. The film is now streaming on ZEE5 and is widely expected to make its television premiere on Zee Keralam during the Onam festive season.
Manorathangal – Episodes and Directors
| Story | Director | Lead Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Olavum Theeravum | Priyadarshan | Mohanlal |
| Shilalikhatam | Priyadarshan | Biju Menon |
| Kadugannava Oru Yathra | Ranjith | Mammootty |
| Kazhcha | Shyamaprasad | Ensemble Cast |
| Vilpana | Aswathy V. Nair | Asif Ali, Madhoo |
| Sherlock | Mahesh Narayanan | Fahadh Faasil |
| Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam | Jayaraj Nair | Indrans |
| Abhyam Thedi Veendum | Santosh Sivan | Siddique |
| Kadalkkattu | Rathish Ambat | Indrajith Sukumaran |
Major Characters in Manorathangal
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Vaappootty | Mohanlal |
| Venugopal | Mammootty |
| Sudha | Parvathy Thiruvothu |
| Vishwanathan | Harish Uthaman |
| Gopalankutty | Biju Menon |
| Maluvamma | Shanthi Krishna |
| Raghavan Mama | Joy Mathew |
| Sunil Das | Asif Ali |
| Gita Parekh | Madhoo |
| Balu | Fahadh Faasil |
| Balu’s Chechi | Nadiya Moidu |
| Achu | Kailash |
| Kuttinarayanan | Indrans |
| Madhavan Mash | Nedumudi Venu |
| Pathmanabhan | Renji Panicker |
| Seetha Lakshmi | Surabhi Lakshmi |
| The Man | Siddique |
| The Woman | Ishit Yamini |
| Karyasthan | Naseer Sankranthy |
| Keshav | Indrajith Sukumaran |
| Bharathi | Aparna Balamurali |
When and Where to Watch
- Telecast Date: Sunday, 12 July
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Channel: Zee Keralam
Originally released as a ZEE5 Original anthology, Manorathangal now reaches television audiences through Zee Keralam, continuing the channel’s initiative of bringing premium digital Malayalam content to linear TV viewers. For those who missed its streaming debut or wish to revisit these memorable adaptations of M. T. Vasudevan Nair’s stories, the Sunday afternoon telecast offers an excellent opportunity.
