Zee Keralam launches Valyettan, starring Jayakrishnan in the lead role, bringing an emotional family drama centered on sibling bonds and sacrifices.
📺 Zee Keralam Launches Family Drama Valyettan
Leading Malayalam General Entertainment Channel Zee Keralam has officially launched its heartwarming family drama Valyettan, starring popular actor Jayakrishnan in the lead role of Giri.
Valyettan is the official Malayalam adaptation of the hit Zee Tamil series Anna (originally starring Senthil Kumar and Nithya Ram, produced by Rajammal Creations). The original storyline has proven to be a massive success across India, inspiring remakes in Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and Bengali.
Having successfully completed over 100 episodes on Zee Keralam, the show continues to be a standout performer alongside popular network shows like Durga, Chembarathy, and Krishna Gadha.
🎭 Valyettan Serial Cast & Character Names
Here is the complete cast list extracted from the official credits:
| Actor / Actress Name | Character Name | Role / Description |
| Jayakrishnan | Giri | Lead Male Character (Valyettan) |
| Veena | Parvathi | Lead Female Character |
| Ranjitha Mukundan | Rathna | Key Supporting Character |
| Honey | Rashmi | Supporting Character |
| Aleena Sajan | Rani | Supporting Sister Role |
| Vaiga | Ranjini | Supporting Character |
| Santhosh Kesavan | Sankaran | Family Elder |
| Surjith | Nakulan | Key Character |
| Shailaja | Soubhagya | Supporting Character |
| Mahesh | Padmanaban | Supporting Role |
🌟 Spotlight: Jayakrishnan’s Acting Journey
Lead actor Jayakrishnan, who portrays the titular role of Giri, made his silver-screen debut in Kamal’s film Manjupoloru Penkutti. Over the years, he has established himself as a versatile performer in both Malayalam cinema and television.
Notable Career Highlights:
- Movies: Chandrolsavam, Subhadram, Sandwich, Ayal Sasi, Dalamarmarangal
- Surya TV Serials: Ammakai, Mazhayariyathe, Rudraveena, Kathayariyathe, Namukku Paarkkuvan Munthirithoppukal
- Asianet / Asianet Plus: Kumkumapoovu, Njgal Santhushtaranu
- Zee Keralam / Other Networks: Sumangali Bhava, Balamani (Mazhavil Manorama), Panchagni (Flowers TV), Decemberile Akasham & Jagratha (Amrita TV)
📱 How & Where to Watch Online
Viewers looking to catch up on daily episodes of Valyettan can stream them anytime on ZEE5, the official digital streaming platform for Zee Keralam.
- Platform: ZEE5 App & Web
- Cost: Free Streaming for Latest Episodes
🏁 Conclusion
With a touching narrative rooted in sibling affection, strong production values, and an experienced cast led by Jayakrishnan and Veena, Valyettan remains a major highlight of Zee Keralam’s prime-time schedule. Tune in to Zee Keralam or stream catch-up episodes for free on ZEE5.
