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Akkara Kazhchakal (transl. Sights of a foreign land) is an Indian Malayalam-language sitcom that aired on Kairali TV from 2008 to 2010. The series consisted of fifty episodes which chronicled the lives of a middle-class Malayali family settled in the United States of America. The show was created by Abi Varghese and Ajayan Venugopalan and starred relative newcomers as the leads.

The show is regarded as the first true Malayalam sitcom with real-life situations and witty dialogues. The series was considered a refreshing break for the Malayali audience. It broke broadcasting conventions when it was uploaded to YouTube in its entirety by the show's creators. Akkara Kazhchakal has enjoyed widespread popularity during its initial run as well as in the subsequent years. The series has been especially commended for its realistic portrayal of day-to-day Malayali life, social commentary and satirical humour. Josekutty Valiyakallumkal has been widely praised for his portrayal of George Thekkumoottil, the patriarch of the family.

The show's popularity lead to a film titled Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie.

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