Mazhathorum Munpe

Mazhathorum Munpe
GenreSoap opera
Based on
Mazha Thorum Munpe
by Joycee
[1]
Written byJoycee
Screenplay byJoycee
Story byJoycee
Directed by
  • Binu Vellathooval
  • Manu Joy C
Starring
Voices of
  • Anna Mariya
  • Divya Binu
Theme music composerArun Muraleedharan
Opening theme"Aakashakoodarathil" by Manu Manjith and Aavani Malhar
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of episodes350+
Production
ProducersSangeeth P. Rajan
Jerry Simon
Manu Joy C
Production locationKochi
CinematographyGessal Sebastian
Editors
  • Vishnu Harimukham
  • Binish Raj
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time20-22 minutes
Production companyDhuryodhana Entertainments
Original release
NetworkAsianet
Disney+ Hotstar
ReleaseJuly 7, 2025 (2025-07-07) –
present

Mazha Thorum Munpe (transl. Before the rain stops) is an Indian Malayalam-language television drama directed by Binu Vellathooval and written Joycee, based on his own novel of the same name.[2] The series aired on 7 July 2025 on Asianet. It series stars Nikitha Rajesh, Vaishnavi Saikumar, Kishore Peethambaran and Rahul Suresh in lead roles supported by Keziah Thomas, Veda Vyas, Roslin, K.S. Maneesha, Saju Kodiyan and Abhijith MK in supporting roles.[3][4][5]

Plot

The story revolves around three orphans in Snehaniketam orphanage headed by Brijithamma: Aleena, Revathykutty and Chinnukutty. Upon discovering she is terminally ill, Brijithamma decides to secure the futures of her wards. Chinnukutty is moved to another orphanage, while Revathykutty is taken in as a domestic help by a couple, Mamachan and Graceamma. Brijithamma travels to Pala to visit Kunjiramamenon, Aleena’s maternal grandfather, seeking a home for the girl. Burdened by past guilt, Kunjiramamenon travels to Kazhakoottam with his grandson, Manushankar. He instructs Manu to bring Aleena to their ancestral home under the guise of being a caretaker for his bedridden wife, Saudamini. Before her death, Brijithamma reveals to Aleena that Vyjayanthi, Kunjiramamenon's daughter, is Aleena's biological mother.

Following Kunjiramamenon's death due to old age, Manu fulfills his grandfather’s last wish by bringing Aleena to their home, accompanied by Balachandran, Vyjayanthi's husband. Aleena's arrival is met with immediate hostility from Vyjayanthi, who views the presence of a young, beautiful housemaid as a threat to her domestic peace. Her ego and a series of misunderstandings harden her dislike for Aleena. Meanwhile, Manu develop romantic feelings for Aleena. Parallelly, Revathykutty’s life takes a turn as Mamachan and Graceamma eventually accept her as their foster daughter. They discover that their late son Jomon had a child with his fiancée, Sherin. However, their search for the child hits a dead end when they find Sherin is mentally unstable and her family remains hostile.

The tension at the Menon household escalates when Aleena’s half-brother, Rohit and cousin Harishankar, attempt to assault Aleena. During the ensuing turmoil, Balachandran accidentally overhears a phone conversation between Aleena and Revathykutty, leading him to doubt Aleena’s origins. He secretly records her calls and is devastated to learn the truth about her parentage. Seeking answers, Balachandran visits Vyjayanthi's elder brother, Colonel Gangadhara Menon, in Nilgiri. Gangadharan reveals that years ago, while working as a teacher in Agra, Vyjayanthi had a live-in relationship with a colleague, Captain Stanley Joseph, and Aleena was the child born of that union. Shaken by the discovery and Vyjayanthi's past deception, Balachandran suffers a cardiac arrest. Upon recovery, he distances himself from Vyjayanthi but accepts Aleena, treating her with the affection of a father.

The bond between Balachandran and Aleena is misinterpreted by the rest of the family as an illicit affair. To protect Vyjayanthi’s reputation while keeping Aleena in the house, Balachandran tells a white lie that Aleena is his own illegitimate daughter born before his marriage to Vyjayanthi. An enraged Vyjayanthi leaves the house and meets with a severe road accident. Seeking vengeance for their sister's perceived dishonor, Vyjayanthi's brothers, Shivashankaran and Rajeevan, kidnap Aleena. Colonel Gangadharan intervenes, finally revealing the truth to the brothers that Aleena is Vyjayanthi's own daughter and their biological niece.

Harishankar devises a plan to assault his girlfriend Saranya with Rohit and two others. Rohit panics and withdraws at the last moment, taking no part in the physical act; however, all four are arrested for their involvement. Drawing on her history of supporting outcasts at the orphanage, Aleena becomes Saranya’s primary source of strength, helping her overcome her trauma and rebuild her life.

Following Saranya’s testimony, Rohit is granted bail. Overcome with guilt and self-loathing, he struggles to face society, but Aleena’s compassionate care and guidance help him overcome his trauma and integrate back into normal life. Meanwhile, a recovered Vyjayanthi demands Aleena’s eviction, threatening Balachandran to move out of the house. To restore peace and save the marriage, Aleena decides to leave the ancestral home, prompting Balachandran to track down her biological father, Retired Colonel Stanley Joseph, to reveal the truth and demand he finally accept his daughter.

Cast

Main

  • Nikitha Rajesh as Aleena Stanley Joseph: Vyjayanthi's & Stanley's daughter who grew up in Snehanikethanam orphanage unaware of her identity. In a turn of events, she eventually returns to her mother's house as a caretaker.
  • Vaishnavi Saikumar as Vyjayanthi Balachandra Menon: Aleena's biological mother who becomes bitter after losing her first-born. She develops a deep-seated dislike for Aleena unaware of their true relationship.[6]
  • Kishore Peethambaran as Nedumpurakkal Balachandra Menon: Vyjayanthi's husband who loved Vyjayanthi from childhood, eventually becoming her husband unaware of her past. After uncovering the truth of Aleena, he accepts Aleena as his own daughter while distancing himself from Vyjayanthi.[7][8]
  • Rahul Suresh as Manushankar Menon: Vyjayanthi's nephew who brings Aleena home as a caretaker for their grandmother respecting his late grandfather’s final wish. He develops romantic feelings for Aleena unware of her identity.[9]
  • Santhosh Keezhattoor as Kottaramattathil Stanley Joseph: Aleena's biological father, Elder son of Kottaramattathil Family, Vyjayanthi's Love Interest (Old)

Recurring

  • Keziah Thomas as Revathikutty: Aleena's foster-sister in Snehaniketanam orphanage who was taken by Graceamma and Mamachan as a housemaid. They eventually adopts and educates her.[10]
  • Veda Vyas as Rohit Balachandra Menon: Vyjayanthi and Balachandran's eldest son
  • Saju Kodiyan as Mammachan: Revathikutty's adoptive father. An ex-military man grieving the death of his only son.
  • K.S Maneesha as Mrs.Graceamma Mammachan : Revathikutty's adoptive mother[11][12]
  • Roslin as Soudamini Amma: Vyjayanthi's mother; Aleena and Manu's grandmother
  • Shehanas Husian as Babitha Balachandra Menon: Vyjayanthi and Balachandran's elder daughter
  • Janvi Muralidharan as Krishnaja Balachandra Menon: Vyjayanthi and Balachandran's younger daughter
  • Abhijith M. K. as Harishankar Menon: Manu's younger brother.
  • Anand Thrissur as Gangadhara Menon: Vyjayanthi's eldest brother
  • Badusha N.M. as Shivashankara Menon: Vyjayanthi's second eldest brother; Manushankar's father
  • Sumesh Surendran as Rajeevan Menon: Vyjayanthi's elder brother
  • Sumi Santhosh as Elsamma
  • Nitha Promy as Kamala: Shivashankaran's wife; Manu's mother[13]
  • Swara Shankar as Saranya: Harishankar's ex-girlfriend who was gang-raped by Hari and his friends.
  • Zaina Zakker as Ranjini: Manu's younger sister
  • Ashika Ashokan as Sherin: Jijo's ex-fiancee
  • Aadhish Sudhakaran
  • Balan Mannadiyar as Tony: Sherin's husband
  • Abigael Maria John as Chinnukutty: A 4 year old orphan in Snehaniketam
  • Jismy as Ancy: Sherin's sister-in-law
  • Shibin K. David as Josutty: Mamachan's driver
  • Ronnie Vincent as Dr Sharma: Balachandran's neighbour and Rinku's owner.[14]
  • Kalashala Ashokan as Kaithakkal Malikaveetil Kunjirama Menon: Vyjayanthi's father and Aleena’s grandfather who instruct Manu to take care of Aleena as his death wish.
  • Shobha Mohan as Brijithamma: Aleena's foster-mother in Snehaniketanam orphanage
  • Dini Daniel as Malathi: Gangadaran's wife
  • Gopika as Sulochana: Balachandran's sister
  • Jixil Phillip as Gopan: Saranya's eldet brother
  • Pravek Marar as Omanakuttan: Saranya's younger brother
  • Anu Aneesa as Saranya's mother
  • Abhilash/ Siddharth as Auto Shaji
  • Mohan Bala as SI Rameshan Nambiar
  • Gopu Padaveedan as CI Gopalakrishna Panicker
  • Blessy Kurien as Shailaja
  • Shafna Nizam as Urmila
  • Devi Ajith as Ritamma
  • Kalidasan as Young Balachandran (Photo appearance)
  • Noobin Johnny as Jijo: Mamachan and Graceamma's late son (Photo appearance)

Production

In January 2026, a behind-the-scenes video of a car accident sequence from the series gained significant traction on social media due to its realistic execution.[15][16][17]

Soundtrack

Original Songs
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aakashakoodarathil"Manu ManjithArun MuraleedharanAavani Malhar 
2."Vennilavaayi Nee"    
3."Nin Mizhiyinakal"    
4."Irulinte Aazhangalil"    

Reception

Following table is the TRP performance of Mazha Thorum Munpe according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) ratings.

Month / PeriodRankRef
July 20256[18]
September 20253[19]
October 20252[20]
November 20253[21]
January 20264[22]
February 20263[23]
March 20263[24]
April 20265[25]
May 20263[26]

TRP ratings have not been published since 2 July 2026, after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India) directed BARC to suspend the publication of television ratings across all genres until its licence is renewed under the Television Ratings Policy, 2026.[27]

Adaptation

Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Notes Ref.
Telugu Ye Devi Varamo Neevu
ఏ దేవీ వరమో నీవు		 July 6 2026 Star Maa Ongoing Remake [28]
Hindi Sayonee
सयोनी		 TBA Star Plus Upcoming Remake [29]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2026Asianet Television AwardsBest ActorKishore PeethambaranWon[30][31]
Best ActressNikitha RajeshNominated
Best Star PairNikitha Rajesh and Rahul SureshWon
Best New Face (Male)Veda VyasNominated
Best New Face (Female)Janvi MuralidharanNominated
Best Supporting Actor (Female)Vaishnavi SaikumarNominated
Best Supporting Actor (Male)Anand ThrissurNominated
Most Popular Character Actor (Female)Vaishnavi SaikumarWon
Most Popular Character Actor (Male)Anand ThrissurNominated
Best Actor in Negative role (Male)Abhijith M.KNominated
Best SerialMazha Thorum MunpeWon
Popular SerialMazha Thorum MunpeWon
Best CameramanGessal SebastianWon
Life Time AchievementRoslinWon
Best Scriptwriter (Original)JoyceeWon
Popular DirectorBinu VellathoovalWon
Best AudiographySreekuttanNominated
Best Dubbing Artist (Female)Anna MariyaNominated


References

  1. ↑ N.V.G. (28 January 2026). "'എഴുതുമ്പോൾ എന്റെ കണ്ണുകള്‍ നനഞ്ഞൊഴുകി, സന്തോഷത്താൽ കരഞ്ഞും ആനന്ദിച്ചുമാണ് ഓരോ അധ്യായവും തീർത്തത്': 'മഴ തോരും മുൻപേ' പുസ്തകരൂപത്തിൽ". Vanitha (in Malayalam). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Writer Joycee on Mazha Thorum Munpe: If you're after flashy sarees or trendy earrings of the heroine, this isn't the show for you; it's a slice-of-life story". The Times of India. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Joycee returns with a heart-touching story, Mazha Thorum Munpe set to premiere on 7/7 at 7". The Times of India. 6 July 2025.
  4. ↑ Web Desk (29 June 2025). "ജോയ്‍സിയുടെ രചനയില്‍ 'മഴ തോരും മുൻപേ', ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റില്‍ പുതിയ പരമ്പര" [Joycy's 'Mazha Thorum Munpe' in Asianet, a new series]. Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
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