Kabani (TV series)

Kabani
GenreSoap opera
Written byDinesh Pallath
Directed bySudheesh Sankar / Shiju Aroor
StarringGopika Anil
Prem Jacob
Theme music composerM. Jayachandran
Opening themeKilimakal Paadi
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of episodes303[1]
Production
CinematographyShijinjith / Vipin Paruvakkal
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companySpinwheel Production
Original release
NetworkZee Keralam
Release11 March 2019 (2019-03-11) –
27 March 2020 (2020-03-27)
Related
Mutyala Muggu

Kabani is an Indian Malayalam television series directed by Sudheesh Sankar. The show premiered from 11 March 2019 on the channel Zee Keralam. It stars Gopika Anil, Prem Jacob and Keerthana Anil in lead roles along with Mallika Sukumaran and Krishna.

The series is a remake of the Telugu language television show Mutyala Muggu which was broadcast on Zee Telugu. The show was taken off the air abruptly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India from March 2020. Later, it was announced that it will not be brought back after the lockdown bringing the show to an abrupt ending.

Plot

The serial revolves around a girl named Kabani. Her passion is to pursue higher education, but due to her family situation, she is unable to continue her studies. Still, luckily she takes part in a kabaddi competition and grabs the opportunity of a scholarship in a renowned college in the city. Initially, she faces hardships in the college as she comes from the village, it becomes difficult for her to adapt to modern culture.

The story heats up when she meets her half-sister Rambha, who despises her. She also happens to meet Rishi, and they both start to have feelings for each other. Rambha is envious to see them together as she has a crush on Rishi. Rambha plots numerous plans to create a rift in their relationship. The remaining episodes showcase how they succeed in love even after tackling countless conspiracies created by Rambha.[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

  • Mallika Sukumaran as Kottaramuttam Parvathyamma[6]
  • Swapna Treasa as Radhika/ Gouri [7]
  • Anjitha as Menaka
  • Niveditha S Menon as Devaranjini
  • Ranjith Raj as Varun[8]
  • Alice Christy as Nithya
  • Dhanya Chandralekha as Sanjana
  • Anoop MB Nair / Anu Gopi as Manikandan
  • Murali as Shekhar
  • Yamuna Mahesh as Urvashi
  • T. P. Madhavan as Kabani's grandfather
  • Angeline Mariya

Adaptations

Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Notes
Telugu Mutyala Muggu
ముత్యాల ముగ్గు 		7 March 2016 Zee Telugu 22 August 2019 Original
Tamil Azhagiya Tamil Magal
அழகிய தமிழ் மகள் 		28 August 2017 Zee Tamil 14 June 2019 Remake
Kannada Kamali
ಕಮಲಿ 		28 May 2018 Zee Kannada 7 October 2022
Malayalam Kabani
കബനി 		11 March 2019 Zee Keralam 27 March 2020

References

  1. ^ "Kabani completes 300 episodes, Actress Gopika Anil thanks the team". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Kabani completes 300 episodes, actress Gopika Anil thanks the team - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Kabani has given me the strength to handle stress in life: Gopika Anil - Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Mangalyam's Ranimol and Appu meet after 17 years, see post - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "'Serials are better at establishing you as a household name than films,' says Kabani actor Prem Jacob - Times of India". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Actress Mallika Sukumaran to make her TV comeback with Kabani - Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "Actress Swapna on 'Mandaram' rerun: It is exciting that I'm a part of fans' nostalgia - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ^ "From making Dalgona coffee to parotta, Kabani actor Ranjith is honing his culinary skills during the lockdown; take a look - Times of India". The Times of India.