07/08/2025
പാറമട വീട്ടിലെ ബഷീറും പാത്തുമ്മയും.
Uppum Mulakum, the beloved Malayalam sitcom that’s captured viewers' hearts over the years:
Premise & Premiere
Uppum Mulakum (meaning Salt and Pepper) is a Malayalam-language sitcom airing on Flowers TV. It premiered on 14 December 2015 and follows the everyday life of Balachandran Thampi (Balu), his wife Neelima (Neelu), and their five children.
The show features:
Biju Sopanam as Balu
Nisha Sarangh as Neelu
Children: Rishi S. Kumar (Vishnu), Juhi Rustagi (Lechu), Al Sabith (Keshu), Shivani Menon, and Baby Ameya (Parukutty)
Production & Recognition
Created and initially directed by R. Unnikrishnan, it later saw contributions from directors like Pradeep Madhav and Suhil Raj A.S. The show has over 2000 episodes across multiple seasons and continues to run.
It even earned the Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedy Show in 2017.
Why It Resonated with Audiences
Relatable Storytelling
With its slice-of-life portrayal of a middle-class Kerala family, the show struck a chord with viewers through highly relatable and heartfelt humor.
Milestones & Popularity
It surpassed the 500-episode mark in 2017 and went on to cross the 1000-episode milestone by 2019—an impressive achievement for any TV series.
Even after concluding its initial run in January 2021, with episodes aired on TV and shared on YouTube, the show's popularity continues to endure.
Parukutty’s Viral Moment
Young actress Baby Ameya, known as Parukutty, delivered a deeply emotional scene that went viral. Her performance garnered praise from Malayalam stars like Unni Mukundan and Mamitha Baiju.
Shivani’s Engagement Plot Twist
Recent teasers hint at a major twist—Shivani (formerly the youngest member of the family) might be getting engaged, stirring excitement among fans.
Biju Sopanam’s Potential Return
Actor Biju Sopanam, who plays Balu, recently shared a photo from the show’s set with fellow cast members Alsabith and Shivani, fueling speculation about a possible return to the series.
