
15/10/2025
Uppum Mulakum
Uppum Mulakum (translating to Salt and Pepper) is an extremely popular and one of the longest-running Malayalam-language sitcoms in Indian television history.
Here is a breakdown of the serial:
Overview
* Genre: Sitcom, Family Drama, Slice-of-Life Comedy
* Original Network: Flowers TV
* Premiere Date: December 14, 2015
* Concept: The show is celebrated for its highly relatable, realistic, and unscripted feel. It uses natural dialogue and simple, everyday domestic situations for its humor, making it feel like a real-life family's antics.
Plot and Characters
The serial centers around the Thampi family (known as the Paramada Veedu family), an ordinary middle-class family residing in Kerala. The series follows the comedic and emotional daily interactions between the parents and their five children.
| Character Name (Nickname) | Actor | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Balachandran Thampi (Balu) | Biju Sopanam | The quirky, self-employed father and electronics technician. |
| Neelima (Neelu) | Nisha Sarangh | The grounded, working mother who manages the house and the chaos. |
| Vishnu (Mudiyan) | Rishi S. Kumar | The eldest son, known for his unique hairstyle and passion for dance. |
| Lakshmi (Lechu) | Juhi Rustagi | The eldest daughter, a central figure in the early seasons. |
| Keshav (Keshu) | Al Sabith | One of the younger, mischievous children, often known for being a big eater. |
| Shivani (Shiva) | Shivani Menon | The other mischievous younger child, Keshu's close partner in crime. |
| Parvathy (Parukutty) | Baby Ameya | The youngest child, who was born into the family on-screen and quickly became a fan favorite. |
Serial Seasons
The show has a complicated run history with multiple seasons and spin-offs:
* Season 1 (Uppum Mulakum): The original and longest-running season, which became a cultural phenomenon.
* Spin-offs/Reboots: An initial attempt at a spiritual reboot titled Erivum Puliyum was created with the same main cast but different character names and family setup.
* Season 2 and 3 (Uppum Mulakum): The show has continued with a second and third season, sometimes with cast members taking breaks or being replaced due to external factors. The latest season, Uppum Mulakum 3, continues the family's story and is still airing.
Awards and Popularity
* It won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedy Show in 2017.
* The episodes are highly popular on YouTube, with many videos garnering millions of views, demonstrating its huge fan following both in India and abroad.