Kudumbavilakku to Anuraga Ganam Pole: Malayalam TV soaps that had middle-aged characters as protagonists

Malayalam TV often leaves the audience entertained with a unique storyline. Not just the storyline, the makers are keen on experimenting with the main protagonists too. Gone are the days when the daughter-in-law and mother-in-law fights ruled the industry. Lately, Malayalam TV has introduced one of the new trends of showcasing the story of middle-aged women and it is well accepted by fans too. Here is a look at some of them.

Kudumbashree Sharada revolves around the life of Sharada, the single mother who runs a restaurant to meet the needs of her family. The mother of three daughters, played by Sreelakshmi is surely one of the strong protagonists in Malayalam TV.

Played by Anju Aravind, Sudhamani is also a strong bold lady who struggles to meet the needs of her family after the elopement of her husband. She runs a catering business to take care of her three children. Lately, Sudhamani has also decided to resume her education and the show is progressing through one of the interesting plots now.

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Sarath Das' and Sreekala's Balanum Ramayum also portray the love story of two people in their middle age. The serene beauty of a Kerala village, where love blooms between two known people, the story is indeed a soothing one.

The unique love story of Giri and Sumitha, Anuraga Ganam Pole, portrays the life of two middle-aged people. What if love blooms in their middle age? The serial is certainly a must-watch for every romantic.

The Malayalam remake of the popular Hindi show, 'Anupamaa', 'Kudumbavilakku' portrays the life of Sumithra. Played by Meera Vasudevan, Sumithra goes through the hardships of learning about her husband's extramarital affair, divorcing him, and gaining hatred even from her family. However, the character stays as a motivation for independent women as Sumithra becomes a successful entrepreneur after the divorce.