In this segment, Aneesh Ravi looks back at the Minnukettu era and the powerful impact that serials of that time had on both audiences and actors. He recalls how his own character “Achu” became so iconic that people still recognise and call him by that name, just as many people continue to call Sudheer by his serial name “Unni”.​

Aneesh contrasts that period with today’s landscape, arguing that earlier serials were built on strong writing that explored real life and human psychology, not just episodes stretched out for the sake of filling slots. He highlights writers and directors like Vayalar Ramavarma’s son Vayalar Ramankutty, K K Rajeev, and Jnanasheelan, whose work created layered stories instead of superficial drama.​

He also points out that many leading actors of Malayalam cinema – including Biju Menon and Manoj K Jayan – first connected with viewers through serials before moving into mainstream films. For him, that classic TV ecosystem shaped both the industry and the audience in a way that is often overlooked today.

Watch the full interview on BTF Network for more Minnukettu memories, Sree Ayyappan insights, and candid industry analysis from Sudheer Sukumaran and Aneesh Ravi.​
Comment below if you grew up watching these classic serials and still remember the characters’ names more than the actors’ names.

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