Swami Ayyappan (TV series)

Producer Karthikeyan spotted Kaushik Babu in a magazine and invited him to the studio. After getting into a costume and makeup, Kaushik strongly resembled a painting of Swami Ayyappan and was signed for the show's leading role. Although Kaushik was a child actor in the Telugu film industry, this was his television debut. Later Devan, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, Sukanya, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Rajan P. Dev, and Nandu were signed for other lead roles, along with other prominent actors from the Malayalam film and television industries. == Seasons ==

In 2010, Merryland Studio aired Swami Ayyappan Saranam, a continuation of the series that portrayed additional experiences of Swami Ayyappan. Devan and Kaushik Babu reprised their roles, along with Meenakumari and several Malayali artists. The third season, Sabarimala Shri Dharmashasta, aired on Asianet in 2012 and continued the story of Ayyappa Bhaktha's (Devotees of Ayyappa). This season featured Kaushik Babu's return to the Malayalam television industry, performing with actors K. R. Vijaya, T. S. Raju, Praveena, Maya Vishwanath, Harsha Nair, Indulekha, and Baby Nayana in the other lead roles. The fourth season, Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan, aired on Asianet in 2019. It was a remake of season one with a different format. This season is noted for the debut of Kaushik Babuas an adult actor in Malayalam television. The fifth season, Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan aired on Asianet from 6 November 2023 to 22 February 2025. The show was the story of Ayyappa's devotees. The show stars K. R. Vijaya, Baby Eithal in lead roles and child artist Aarav Umesh plays role of Lord Ayyappa. == Cast ==

Season 1 - Swami Ayyappan Main • Kaushik Babu as Ayyappan / Manikandan • Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran as Mahishi • Rajan P. Dev as Pandalam Minister • Devan as Pandala Rajavu (Voice-over) by Shobhi Thilakkan • Nandu as Chakrapani • Sukanya as Pandalam Maharani Recurring Guest • Lakshmi Gopalaswamy as Mohini • Saranya Mohan as Malikapurathamma Season 2 - Swami Ayyappan Saranam Cast Season 3 - Sabarimala Sree Dharamashastha Cast • K.R.Vijaya as Savithri • Anand Bharathi as Vavaru • Praveena as Devi • Meenakumari • Maya Moushmi • Harsha Nair • Baby Nayana • T. S.Raju • Indulekha S • Manju Satheesh • Sonikha • Maya Vishwanath as Chitra Lekha • Saji Nair • Yathikumar Season 4 - Sabarimala Swami Ayyapan Cast ==Songs==

The television show featured recurring and original music, including: • "Sabarimamala Vazhum Ayyappa" (title song) • "Harivarasanam" (closing theme) • "Chandrakaladhara" (Song of Mohini and Bhasmasura) • "Siva-lasya" (Song of Mohini and Siva) • "Veeravirada" (Pandhalam celebration song) • "Padhakam Malam Thozhunne Murari" (devotional song) • "Mannilum Vinnilum" (Song at Gurukulam) from Swami Ayyappan (1975 film) • "Harinarayana Jayanarayana" (sung by Maharshi Naradar), from Swami Ayyappan (1975 film) • "Eshwaran Illathoru Idavumilaa" (Song at Gurukulam) == See also ==