PremiumBest 5 Malayalam comedy films to watch in Manorama Max – Udayananu Tharam, Thuruppugulan, and more
Mohanlal-Sreenivasan duo’s Udayananu Tharam, Mammootty’s Udayananu Tharam, and more – Here are the Best 5 Malayalam comedy movies to watch on Manorama Max and OTT Play Premium.
Last Updated: 09.58 PM, Apr 16, 2024
The audiences, who grew up watching Malayalam films, are very familiar with the iconic comedy films produced by the industry. Now, after a long series of intense films that won the love of audiences, Malayalam cinema is yet again trying hand in comedy genre with some notable projects, including Premalu and Aavesham. Now, have a look at the Malayalam comedies to watch on Manorama Max and OTT Play Premium, if you wish to explore the genre.
Top 5 Malayalam comedy films to watch on Manorama Max
Udayananu Tharam
Director: Rosshan Andrrews
Cast: Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Meena, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar
This blockbuster 2005-released comedy-drama, which featured Mohanlal in the titular role, is one of the best Malayalam films based on cinema. Sreenivasan penned the movie which marked the directorial debut of Rosshan Andrrews, and played the iconic character Rajappan aka superstar Saroj Kumar. Udayananu Tharam, which also featured Meena, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Salimkumar, and others in key roles, is now available for streaming on Manorama Max and OTT Play Premium.
Thuruppugulan
Director: Johny Antony
Cast: Mammootty, Innocent, Sneha, Jagathy Sreekumar
This 2006-released Mammootty starrer, which is helmed by Johny Antony, featured the megastar in a never-seen-before avatar. The movie narrates the story of Kunjumon, the son of Kochu Thomas, who runs a small mid-night restaurant. Mammootty played the role of Kunjumon in the film, which features Sneha, Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Devan, and others in the key roles. Thuruppugulan is currently available for streaming, on Manorama Max and OTT Play Premium.
Pulival Kalyanam
Director: Shafi
Cast: Jayasurya, Lal, Salimkumar, Kochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kavya Madhavan
This 2003-released romantic comedy, which features a massive star cast including Jayasurya and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles, earned immense love from the audiences over time. More than the story of the protagonist, it is the comedy track that involves Manavalan and Dharmendra, the characters played by Salimkumar and Kochin Haneefa respectively, that won the hearts of audiences. Pulival Kalyanam is now available for streaming, on Manorama Max and OTT Play Premium.
Salt N’ Pepper
Director: Aashiq Abu
Cast: Lal, Asif Ali, Shwetha Menon, Mythili, Baburaj
This 2011-released romantic comedy film narrates the love story of two drastically different couples and their common love for food. Salt N’ Pepper, which is helmed by Aashiq Abu, has been considered one of the most important Malayalam films of the last decade, that paved way for a new wave in the industry. Lal, Asif Ali, Shwetha Menon, Mythili, Baburaj, and others played key roles in the movie, which is now streaming on Manorama Max, and OTT Play Premium.
Kochi Rajavu
Director: Johny Antony
Cast: Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Ramba, Jagathy Sreekumar
This 2005-released comedy thriller, which featured Dileep in the lead role, marked the actor’s yet another successful outing with filmmaker Johny Antony. The movie revolves around the life of Soorya Narayana Varma, played by the popular actor, and narrates the story with a touch of humour. If you love the formula comedy entertainers that star Dileep, you can watch Kochi Rajavu in Manorama Max and OTT Play Premium.