Saranya Anand to Karthik Surya: Celebs who struck gold with their TV debuts

Malayalam TV has a long list of talents who are leaving the audience awed with their work. From winning a state award to hosting a most watched comedy show, there are a bunch of talents who have already proved their prowess within their first outing. Here is a list of TV stars who made it big with their TV debuts lately.

Sreethu was a household name for the Tamil telly audiences earlier but she became the darling of Malayalam TV with her character Aleena in the show 'Annayariyathe'. She is one of the most desirable women on TV; due credits to her acting skill and gorgeous looks.

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Model-turned-actor Nikhil Nair became a household name with his character Ambadi Arjunan in 'Ammayariyathe'. The actor enjoys a huge fan following online; due credits to his appealing acting stint and striking chemistry with on-screen love interest Sreethu Krishnan.

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It is rare that a debutant could win a state award, however, Chakkappazham's Rafi made it possible. The actor has won this year's second Best Actor award. Social media sensation Rafi became a household name for the Malayalam telly audience after his stint in the sitcom 'Chakkappazham'. The youngster, who was struggling to help his family, makes ends meet by working at construction sites and several other odd jobs. He often shares that he did not have acting in his wildest dreams. However, his character Sumesh enjoys a huge fan following on social media now.

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Model Shruthi Rajanikath shot to fame with her character Painkili in 'Chakkappazham'. Within a brief time, the actress has managed to grab audiences' attention; due credit to her realistic acting and dynamic chemistry with co-stars.

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Actress Apsara, who is popular for her roles in Tamil shows namely 'Azhagi' and 'Ilavarasi', made her Malayalam debut with 'Rakkuyil'. Within a short time, the actress has managed to win hearts with her acting. Her striking chemistry with on-screen sister Devika is one of the main attractions of the show.

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Tamil actor Naleef Gea became a sensation on Malayalam TV with his character Kiran in 'Mounaragam'. His dynamic chemistry with Aishwarya Ramsai is much loved by fans.

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Just like for Naleef, Mounaragam was a game-changer for Aishwarya Ramsai, too. The actress has managed to grab attention with her debut show in Malayalam.

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Actress Maneesha Mahesh is one of the promising actors on the list. She is seen playing the titular character Kanmani in the show 'Padatha Painkili'.

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The social media sensation is winning heats as a TV host ever since his entry to 'Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri'. His hilarious interactions with judges and rib-tickling one-liners are the favorites of the audience.

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Undoubtedly, she is the popular gorgeous vamp of Malayalam TV. Ever since she joined 'Kudumbavilakku', she has been winning hearts with her acting stint. Even though she has done supporting roles in movies, this was indeed a turning point in her career.

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