The popular Malayalam family drama '
Kudumbashree Sharada,' starring
Mersheena Neenu and
Prabin, has achieved a major milestone, crossing 1,100 episodes recently. Running for three years, the show started with the life of Sharada, a single mother, and now focuses on her second daughter
Shalini and her husband Vishnu.
Premiering in April 2022, 'Kudumbashree Sharada' is the Malayalam adaptation of the Telugu series '
Radhamma Kuthuru.' The show is also popular in other languages, including Kannada ('Puttakkana Makkalu'), Odia ('Suna Jhia'), and Tamil ('Meenakshi Ponnunga'). As of May 14 2025, the show has aired 1,123 episodes.
Meet the cast
Veteran Malayalam actress Sreelekshmi plays the lead role of Sharada. Mersheena Neenu and Prabin, as Shalini and Vishnu, have won the audience’s hearts with their chemistry and emotional performances. Prabin's recent portrayal of a distraught Vishnu looking for Shalini has been especially praised. Haritha Nair and Poornima Anand have also gained recognition for their roles with grey shades, while child actors Baby Rukku and Baby Anna Else stand out as Sathya and Pappi.
The story so far
'Kudumbashree Sharada' began by focusing on Sharada's struggles as a single mother running a hotel to support her three daughters. The story then shifted to Shalini’s life, her marriage to Vishnu, and her journey to become a district collector. A year ago, the show took a six-year leap, introducing two children, Sathya and Pappi. Recently, Vishnu discovered that both kids are his, born to him and Shalini. However, new challenges await the family as
Sathyabhama has finally fallen prey to Rohit's revenge.
Where to watch?
The show airs on
Zee Keralam at 7:30 PM, maintaining a loyal viewership with its engaging narrative.