# Neelakkuyil (TV series)

Neelakkuyil (transl. Cuckoo) is an Indian Malayalam-language television soap opera drama directed by Biju Varghese. The show premiered on Asianet channel and streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on 26 February 2018. It is the remake of Star Jalsha's Ishti Kutum.
This serial was remade in Tamil under the name Neelakuyil which aired on Star Vijay. Neelakuyil is the love story of Adhi and Rani. On the other side, Kasthoori is another girl who is suffering with poverty who accidentally enters into their lives. Nithin Jake Joseph, Latha Sangaraju and Snisha Chandran play the lead roles. Telugu actress Latha replaced Pavani Reddy, making her debut in Malayalam television.

## Plot

The story revolves around the life of a tribal love-child Kasthuri from a secluded region called Poompara in rural Kerala. Kasthuri is brought up by her mother Cheeru and stepfather Massy who is also a tribal activist and leader.
A famous journalist, Aditya, visits Poompara to interview Massy. One stormy night Kasthuri is forced to spend the night in the Tourist Lodge in Aditya's room. Though both are innocent, the locals force Aditya to marry Kasthuri. Aditya, previously engaged to his girlfriend Rani in the city, refuses to recognise the ceremony and asks Kasthuri to decide what she wants to do. Kasthuri then comes to Kerala with Aditya as a maidservant. She begins to study in the city. Gradually, she becomes comfortable and happy in the city, living with the Aditya's family, who also begin to love her cheerful ways.
Initially, Aditya thinks of Kasthuri as a nuisance. He continues his engagement to Rani, a college professor, whose father Sharatchandra "Chandru", also happens to be Kasthuri's biological father. Aditya slowly falls in love with Kasthuri, realising he considers Rani merely a close friend. An unhappy Rani tries to commit suicide but eventually divorces Aditya and arranges for his wedding to Kasthuri. However, the plans are foiled.
Kasthuri continues her studies and performs brilliantly. Rani's mother, Radhamani attempts to murder Kasthuri out of rage, aware of the fact that her husband is Kasthuri's father. Rani forces Chandru to accept Kasthuri as his daughter. Chandru regrets his past behavior and tries to build a relationship with Kasthuri.
Sharan, a lawyer, falls in love with Rani. Rani takes his help in getting bail for Massy. Finding a good friend in Sharan. But Rani doesn't have an idea about Sharan's thought, because she still madly loves Adhitya. However, the alliance is broken.
Rani becomes disheartened. Aditya narrates his story of how Kasthuri's villagers forced him to marry. Rani dismisses him at first, however, she realises that she shouldn't have been too harsh with Aditya. She accepts Kasthuri as her own sister and happily marries Aditya. Radhamani too realise her mistake. The series ends with a happy note as Aditya and Rani's family plans to get Kasthuri married to a good person.

## Cast
### Main

* Nithin Jake Joseph as Jrn. Adhithyan (Adhi): Rani's husband, Kasthoori's brother in law and ex-husband.
* Pavani Reddy / Latha Sangaraju as Rani Adhithyan: Adhi's wife and Kasthoori's sister
* Snisha Chandran as Dr. Kasthoori: Adhi's sister in law and ex-wife, Rani's sister

### Recurring

* Anil Mohan as Arst. Sharath Chandran, Sharath: Rani's and Kasthoori's father
* Rashmi Hariprasad as Radhamani Sharath Chandran: Rani's mother
* KPAC Saji as Balanandhan, Balan: Adhi's father
* M. R. Gopakumar as Retired Captain Chandrasenan, Valyachan: Adhi's uncle
* Sabitha Nair as Vasandhi: Adhi's mother
* Raji.P.Menon as Chandramathi, Valyamma: Adhi's aunt
* Meenakshi Nair/Caroline Ancy as Swathi: Adhi's cousin
* Prabha Shankar as Dr Raveendran, Ravi: Adhi's uncle
* Bindu Krishna as Malini: Adhi's aunt
* Sangeetha Sivan as Shari: Rani's and Kasthoori's aunt
* Anandavally/ Geetha Nair as Muthassi: Rani's and Kasthoori's grandmother
* Hari as Adv.Saran: Shari's relative and Rani's friend
* Amal Rajdev as Maasi
* Ruthu as Cheeru: Kasthoori's mother

## Adaptations

| Language | Title | Original release | Network(s) | Last aired | Notes |
| Bengali | Ishti Kutum ইষ্টি কুটুম | 24 October 2011 | Star Jalsha | 13 December 2015 | Original |
| Hindi | Mohi मोही | 10 August 2015 | StarPlus | 27 February 2016 | Remake |
| Malayalam | Neelakkuyil നീലക്കുയിൽ | 26 February 2018 | Asianet | 6 April 2020 | Remake |
| Tamil | Neelakuyil நீல குயீல் | 17 December 2018 | Star Vijay | 24 August 2019 | Remake |
| Hindi | Imlie इमली | 16 November 2020 | StarPlus | 12 May 2024 | Remake |
| Telugu | Malli Nindu Jabili మల్లి నిండు జాబిలి | 28 February 2022 | Star Maa | Ongoing | Remake |
| Marathi | Kunya Rajachi Ga Tu Rani कुन्या राजाची गं तू राणी | 18 July 2023 | Star Pravah | 16 March 2024 | Remake |