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From Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 getting terminated to movie stars making their TV debut; here's a quick rewind of what happened in Malayalam TV this year

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Dec 31, 2020, 20:08 IST
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​From Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 getting terminated to movie stars making their TV debut; here's a quick rewind of what happened in Malayalam TV this year

2020 was full of unexpected events in Malayalam TV. From Bigg Boss Malayalam season 2 getting terminated due to COVID-19 spread to the sad demise of actor Sabarinath, there were many unexpected events this year. On the other hand, there were many new shows and dashing comebacks which made the year memorable, too. Here is a quick roundup of the major events in Malayalam TV this year.

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​Vanambadi climax

'Vanambadi', one of the much-loved shows of Malayalam TV, got concluded last year. The three-year-long serial got concluded with an unexpected climax where Mohan, Thamburu and Anumol wait for Padmini's return.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Bigg Boss gets terminated

The second season of Bigg Boss Malayalam got terminated due to COVID-19 spread. On the 75th day of the show, host Mohanlal entered the show and declared the same to the housemates.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam

The popular music reality show, 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam' has crowned singer Libin Scaria as the winner of the first season.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Sabarinath's demise

Malayalam TV actor and producer Sabari Nath passed away due to cardiac arrest in September. The actor shot to fame with his characters in the shows, 'Minnukettu', 'Nilavilakku', 'Swami Ayyappan' and 'Seetha'. After a sabbatical, Sabari made his acting comeback with the new show, 'Padatha Painkili'. From Sabari's BFF Sajan Surya to Naveen Arakkal, who replaced him in 'Padatha Painkili', the industry is still mourning the loss.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Top Singer

Popular kids' reality show 'Top Singer' got concluded after declaring young singer Seethalakshmi as the winner. Along with the title winner trophy, the singer was also awarded a house worth Rs 50 lakh.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Aksharathettu and Suryakanthi

For the first time in the history of Malayalam TV, two serials were clubbed in 2020. 'Aksharathettu' and 'Suryakanthi' which started as two independent serials merged into one making it a unique fusion in the history of Malayalam TV.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Movie stars to TV

From Mollywood director Renji Panicker to actress Muktha, many actors were foraying into TV and some of them managed to gain much attention.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​The rerun of evergreen shows

As the TV shoots were stalled due to the pandemic, channels were seen rerunning some of the iconic shows on TV. 'Star Singer', 'Omanathinkal Pakshi' and other shows had a successful rerun during the pandemic.

(Photo: Instagram)

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​Comebacks

Malayalam TV has also witnessed some successful comebacks in 2020. From actress Chandra Lakshman to Thara Kalyan, many actors made their return to TV this year.

(Photo: Instagram)

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