Aanpirannol is an Indian Malayalam-language television series directed by Siva Mohan Thampi.[1] The show premiered on 1 November 2021 on Amrita TV.[2][3] It stars Riya Kuriyakose in the title role along with Parvathy, Mukundan and Devi Ajith in pivotal roles. It is the first show in the history of Indian television that portrays the life of the transgender community.[4][5]
Cast
- Riya Kuriyakose as Apoorva / Appu[6]
- Parvathy Iyer as Malavika
- Mukundan as Vijay Panicker
- Devi Ajith
- Krishnachandran
- Vanitha Krishnachandran as Daisy Teacher
- Divya M Nair as Aswathi
- Sanuraj / Ananthu Sheeja as Dr. Jobin Alex
- Rahul SR as Arun
- Resh Lakshna as Dr. Aleena
- Shihab as K Giriprasad IAS
- Ramy Nakshatra
Production
Casting
Debutant Riya Kuriyakose was cast as the protagonist, Apoorva. Parvathy, Mukundan and Devi Ajith were also cast in pivotal roles.[1]
Release
The title song video of Aanpirannol was released by Jayasurya in October 2021.[7] The show premiered on Amrita TV on 1 November 2021. It is telecasted daily at the 7:00 p.m. (IST) time slot.[3]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kannale Parayuvathivaloru" | Sreevasanth S.V | Balagopal R | Lekshmi S Nair | 1:29 |
| Total length: | 1:29 | ||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Television Series | Aanpirannol | Won | [8][9] |
| Best Actress | Riya Kuriakose | Won | |||
| Best Screenwriter | Ganga | Won | |||
| Best Dubbing Artist (Female) | Parvathy S. Prakash | Won |
References
- ^ a b "'Aanpirannol' to portray the struggling life of a transgender; director Siva Mohan Thampi says, 'I am both excited and anxious about the project'". The Times of India. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "ട്രാൻസ് ജീവിതം പറയുന്ന പുതിയ സീരിയൽ; 'ആൺപിറന്നോൾ' ഉടൻ എത്തുന്നു". Samayam (in Malayalam). The Times of India. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ a b "ആൺപിറന്നോൾ". Amrita TV (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Aanpirannol to discuss trans lives". The New Indian Express. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "ഇന്ത്യൻ മിനിസ്ക്രീനില് ചരിത്രം സൃഷ്ടിക്കാനൊരുങ്ങി മലയാളം സീരിയല്; ട്രാൻസ്ജെന്ഡര് സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ ജീവിതകഥയുമായി 'ആൺപിറന്നോൾ'". Janmabhumi (in Malayalam). 26 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Nair, Radhika (2 February 2023). "Riya on playing a trans man in 'Aanpirannol': Many parents contacted us and said that the show helped them to understand their kids more". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ ANPIRANNOL | TITLE SONG | SERIAL | AMRITA TV. Amrita TV. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Kerala State Television Awards 2023 Full Winners List: Aanpirannol, Kanmashi, Lilly Take Top Honors". Sharath Bose. Filmibeat. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Teleserial Aanpirannol wins top honors at State Television Awards 2023". Kerala Kaumudi. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
External links
- Official website (in Malayalam)