Malayalam Comedy Films: The pandemic started more than a year ago and is still going on making people all across the world gloomy. At such a point, all of us could use some laugh to make out days just a little better. The Malayalam film industry has produced a number of great comedies among which several are available to watch on the OTT platforms.
Here are five Malayalam comedy films to watch on OTT platforms:
Mohan Kumar Fans
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Mohan Kumar Fans is a 2021 comedy film written and directed by Jis Joy. The film is about an actor who returns to the industry after a gap of 30 years, the challenges he faces, and how he copes with the new times. The feel-good movie shows how the friends and family members of the actor go to great lengths to keep him happy.
Saajan Bakery Since 1962
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Arun Chandu, the comedy film has traces of feminism throughout the film, which makes the film even interesting to watch. Siblings named Betsy and Bobin run their family's bakery along with their uncle. But as all of them have different personalities and goals, the trio often gets into petty squabbles.
The film was set to release in February last year but was postponed and premiered on February 12 this year.
Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The 2019 comedy film revolves around an old man named Bhaskara Poduval who is conservative, and reluctant to be accustomed to the new age lifestyles. He does not like the idea of his son relocating to Russia for a job, but when his son brings home an AI humanoid robot to care for him, the old man develops a bond with the robot.
My Boss
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The 2012 romantic comedy film is inspired by the Hollywood film The Proposal. Set in an IT industry, the film follows Manu Varma who gets hired as the executive assistant in a firm in Mumbai. Verma gets into a fake marriage with his boss, an Indian born Australian citizen to help her stay in the country without a visa.
Godha
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Basil Joseph, Godha is a sports comedy film. When a former wrestler sends his son to Punjab for higher studies, he falls in love with a champion wrestler Adithi and gets inspired to pursue the sport. The film stars Tovino Thomas and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles.