Social media is abuzz with news regarding the conclusion of the popular serial ‘Santhwanam’ which started alluring television audiences since September 2020. The serial which ran for almost three years in Asianet decided to call it an end after a whopping 1002 episodes. The final episode of the serial saw a roller-coaster of emotion as the three brothers Hari, Shivan and Kannan learn the whereabouts of Balan and Devi who are now settled in the temple town of Suchindram. The brothers also discover that the couple have a daughter who they named after their mother, Lakshmi.
In the final episode, it is shown that Hari gets into a private firm, while Shivan has success by running a restaurant, and the reins of ‘Krishna stores' come into the hands of Kannan.
Balan and Devi now run a flower shop in Suchindram, and the episode is aplenty with emotional heart-to-heart conversations between the brothers and also marks the reunion of the ‘Santhwanam’ family. Instagram and other social media platforms got abuzz with the news of ‘Santhwanam’ ending its run after iconic three years.
It was during the pandemic time that the serial first started its premiere. With most people cloistered in homes, it took no difficulty for the serial to garner a base among television viewers. However, unlike the usual trend, the characters and the serial itself hit a chord with youngsters, who all added to the massive viewership of the serial. The hashtag #shivanjali which became popular at the start of 2021 is a testament to the acceptance the serial received among youngsters. Most people are now juxtaposing the climax of the serial with Mammootty's popular movie 'Valsalyam'.
The actors in the serial rose to instant fame for their exceptional portrayal and also became favourites among youngsters. The cast consisted of Chippy Renjith, Sajin, Rajeev Parameshwar, Apsara, and Gopika Anil.
‘Santhwanam’ will easily get into the annals of Malayalam television history for being one of the top-rated serials to happen in years. The family bond, the captivating narrative and the graceful performance from the cast will be forever etched in Malayali minds.