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)
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
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) Director Vineeth Sreenivasan takes us back to the