If you missed the chaotic energy of Kunjiramayanam , director Vipin Das brings that energy back. The plot is classic, absurd confusion: A man (Basil) is about to marry his sweetheart, but his soon-to-be brother-in-law (Prithviraj) turns out to be his ex-brother-in-law from a disastrous previous marriage. What works: Prithviraj shedding his star aura to play a petty, jealous, and utterly hilarious common man. Basil Joseph continues his reign as the king of frustrated, relatable comedy. The "Sundari Kandu" sequence and the wedding hall face-offs are comedy gold. Verdict: Strictly for the family audience. Loud, messy, and laugh-out-loud funny. 2. Aavesham (Humor: Dark & Chaotic) Starring: Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Cult Classic)
Don't let the police station setting fool you—this is a dark comedy about two incompetent cops trying to solve a suicide case while blaming each other. The humor comes from bureaucratic red tape, ego clashes, and "honest" corruption. What works: Biju Menon’s deadpan delivery of insults and Asif Ali’s frustrated rants. The interrogation scenes where they accidentally gaslight the witness are brilliantly written. Verdict: If you like Nadodikkattu -style cynical humor, this works. Slow in the middle, but the climax is a laugh riot. Final Recommendation Table | Movie | Best for... | Skip if... | Where to watch (as of 2024/25) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Aavesham | Meme-worthy chaos, Fahadh Faasil fans | You dislike violence + comedy mix | Prime Video | | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Family watch, wedding season | You hate loud, slapstick comedy | Disney+ Hotstar | | Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | Feel-good, quirky road trips | You need fast-paced jokes | Disney+ Hotstar | | Varshangalkku Shesham | Nostalgia for 80s/90s films | You dislike emotional second halves | Netflix | malayalam new comedy movies 2024
Is it an action film? Yes. Is it a comedy? Absolutely. Director Jithu Madhavan created a genre-defying monster. Three college freshers in Bangalore hire a local goon (Ranga) to fight their bullies, only to realize their "bodyguard" is 10x more dangerous and embarrassing than the bullies. What works: Fahadh Faasil’s Ranga —with his gold chains, mangalsutra, and bizarre paternal affection for the boys—is the comedic performance of the year. The "Illuminati" scene and the phone call where he tries to sound cool are iconic. Verdict: Not a pure "family comedy" (has violence and language), but for adults, it’s the funniest theater experience of 2024. Ranga memes dominated social media for months. 3. Varshangalkku Shesham (Humor: Nostalgic & Bromance) Starring: Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly (cameo) Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐ (Mixed, but funny) If you missed the chaotic energy of Kunjiramayanam
Director Vineeth Sreenivasan takes us back to the 80s/90s film industry. The first half, following two struggling friends in Madras, is peak comedy—silent film gags, mistaken identities, and Dhyan Sreenivasan stealing the show as a perpetually drunk, failed scriptwriter. What works: The "Maanathe Maarikurumbi" song picturization and the Nivin Pauly cameo (playing a caricature of a superstar) are side-splitting. The catch: The second half shifts to melodrama, which frustrated comedy lovers. Verdict: Watch the first half for the laughs; stay for the nostalgia. 4. Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum (Humor: Feel-good & Quirky) Starring: Fahadh Faasil, Anjana Jayaprakash Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Underrated Gem) Basil Joseph continues his reign as the king
Aavesham is the must-watch comedy of the year, but for pure, clean family fun, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is your safest bet. Malayalam cinema proved that comedy is alive and experimental—moving beyond just "punch dialogues" into genuine situational humor.
Note: Release dates are based on the theatrical calendar; some films may have hit OTT platforms in early 2025. (Humor: Slapstick & Family) Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Nikhila Vimal Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Theatrical Laugh Riot)
From the director of June (Akhil Sathyan). This is a road movie about a medical representative (Pachu) who gets stuck with a mysterious glowing lamp. The humor is gentle, observational, and deeply rooted in middle-class Malayali life. What works: Fahadh doing a second comedy of the year—this time a soft, stammering, romantic fool. The scenes involving Mumbai Malayalis and a bizarre stolen kidney plot are wonderfully absurd. Verdict: Perfect for OTT viewing (streaming on Disney+ Hotstar). A warm hug of a comedy without loud fights. 5. Thalavan (Humor: Satire/Police) Starring: Biju Menon, Asif Ali Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐½ (Sharp Wit)