Popular Malayalam sitcom Uppum Mulakum completed 1000 episodes on Flowers TV, marking a major milestone in the show’s television journey. Launched on 14 December 2015, the sitcom quickly became popular among Malayalam television audiences with its simple family setting, natural humour and relatable everyday situations.
Uppum Mulakum revolves around Balachandran Thampi, popularly known as Balu, his wife Neelima and their five children. Instead of depending on conventional television melodrama, the series follows the everyday incidents, arguments, celebrations and humorous situations within the family.
Biju Sopanam as Balu and Nisha Sarang as Neelu became closely associated with the success of the show, while Rishi S. Kumar, Juhi Rustagi, Al Sabith, Shivani Menon and Baby Ameya became familiar faces among viewers through their roles as Balu and Neelu’s children.
Uppum Mulakum 1000 Episodes – Key Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Uppum Mulakum |
| Channel | Flowers TV |
| Launch Date | 14 December 2015 |
| Milestone | 1000 Episodes |
| Genre | Family Sitcom, Comedy |
| Balu | Biju Sopanam |
| Neelu | Nisha Sarang |
| Vishnu / Mudiyan | Rishi S. Kumar |
| Lakshmi / Lechu | Juhi Rustagi |
| Keshavan / Keshu | Al Sabith |
| Shivani / Shiva | Shivani Menon |
| Parvathy / Parukutty | Baby Ameya |
| Director | Satheesh Kumar |
| Writers | Afsal Karunagapally, Sarji Vijayan |
| DOP | Anoop Kattakkada |
Uppum Mulakum Reaches the 1000-Episode Milestone
Completing 1000 episodes was an important achievement for Uppum Mulakum and Flowers TV. The program had been entertaining viewers since its launch in December 2015 and developed a loyal audience during its television run.
One of the strengths of Uppum Mulakum was its uncomplicated concept. The series focused on a family and the small incidents happening around them, allowing humour to develop naturally from the interaction between its characters.
The initial episodes of Uppum Mulakum were directed by R. Unnikrishnan, while Satheesh Kumar later handled the direction.
Biju Sopanam as Balu
Biju Sopanam plays Balachandran Thampi, popularly known as Balu, the main male character of Uppum Mulakum.
Balu became one of the most recognizable Malayalam television comedy characters through the show, and Biju Sopanam’s performance was a major part of its popularity.
The success of Uppum Mulakum also increased Biju Sopanam’s popularity beyond television. He appeared in Malayalam films including Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri, C/O Saira Banu and Thattumpurath Achuthan.
Nisha Sarang as Neelu
Nisha Sarang plays Neelima Balachandran Thampi, better known as Neelu, Balu’s wife and another central character in the sitcom.
The relationship between Balu and Neelu and their interactions with the children provide the foundation for many of the show’s situations.
Together, Biju Sopanam and Nisha Sarang became one of the most familiar on-screen couples among Malayalam television viewers during the show’s run.
Balu and Neelu’s Children
The children are equally important to the world of Uppum Mulakum. Each character developed a distinct personality and became familiar to regular viewers of the sitcom.
Rishi S. Kumar plays Vishnu, popularly called Mudiyan, while Juhi Rustagi appears as Lakshmi, better known as Lechu.
Al Sabith plays Keshavan or Keshu, and Shivani Menon appears as Shivani, also called Shiva.
The youngest member of the family during this period was Parvathy, affectionately known as Parukutty, played by Baby Ameya.
The chemistry between Balu, Neelu and their five children became one of the defining elements of Uppum Mulakum.
Uppum Mulakum TRP Ratings
Uppum Mulakum continued to be an important program for Flowers TV when it celebrated the 1000-episode milestone. According to the ratings information available with the original update, the sitcom recorded 2.1 TRP points during the referenced week.
Flowers TV had moved to the paid-channel model with a monthly price of ₹10, and the channel’s overall performance had changed following the transition.
During the referenced BARC Week 48, Top Singer was the highest-rated Flowers TV program with 4.25 points. Star Magic registered 1.86, Rocking Uppum Mulakum recorded 1.72, Comedy Utsavam scored 1.27 and Classmates registered 0.83.
Flowers TV recorded an overall score of 250 points, compared with 255 points during the previous week.
Behind the Scenes of Uppum Mulakum
Satheesh Kumar handled the direction of Uppum Mulakum during this phase of the show, following the involvement of R. Unnikrishnan in its initial episodes.
The writing team included Afsal Karunagapally and Sarji Vijayan, while Anoop Kattakkada handled the cinematography. Satheesh Kumar B was associated with the editing.
The combination of writing, performances and a familiar household environment helped the program establish a distinctive identity among Malayalam television sitcoms.
Uppum Mulakum Episodes Became Popular Online
Uppum Mulakum also developed a substantial audience beyond its regular Flowers TV telecast. Online episodes and clips of the program attracted significant views, extending the show’s popularity among digital audiences.
Characters such as Balu, Neelu, Mudiyan, Lechu, Keshu, Shiva and Parukutty became closely associated with the Uppum Mulakum brand.
Reaching 1000 episodes reflected the long-running audience connection established by these characters and their everyday family stories.
1000 Episodes of Balu, Neelu and Family
From its launch on 14 December 2015 to its 1000th episode, Uppum Mulakum established itself as one of the recognizable family sitcoms on Malayalam television.
The show’s everyday humour and the performances of Biju Sopanam, Nisha Sarang, Rishi S. Kumar, Juhi Rustagi, Al Sabith, Shivani Menon and Baby Ameya played an important role in reaching the milestone.
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