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)
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) 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) Director Vineeth Sreenivasan takes us back to the