Laughter, they say, is the best medicine, and no one delivers it quite like Malayalam cinema. Renowned for its unique storytelling and innovative filmmaking, the Malayalam film industry has carved a niche for itself in the field of comedy. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, Malayalam comedy movies have been serving doses of hilarity, wit, and social commentary. In this article, let’s go through our top pics of malayalam feel good movies from the cinematic landscape of Malayalam comedy, exploring the evolution of the genre and celebrating some unforgettable gems.
Akkare Akkare Akkare – 1990
CID officers Ramdas and Vijayan go on a mission to the USA to recover a priceless gold crown stolen from India. In the course of their investigation, they successfully solve the case, relying on a pseudonym and a torn piece of cloth as crucial clues. The dynamic comic duo, Ramdas and Vijayan, ultimately achieve success in their quest as well as they make you laugh with their best comic timing.
The cast included Mohanlal as Ramdas, Sreenivasan as Vijayan, and Parvathi as Sethulakshmi.
Godfather – 1991
Godfather released in 1991 is an another gread malayalam comedy movie by the legendary Priyadarshan. The movies revolve around Anjooran who’s aversion to women results in his sons staying unmarried. The dynamics shift dramatically when Anjooran’s youngest son, Ramabhadran, defies the family norm by falling in love with Malu. Complicating matters further, Malu happens to be the granddaughter of their family’s arch-nemesis. A longstanding history of mutual animosity between the rival clans, led by Anjooran and Achamma, adds complexity to the situation. The stage is set for a intricate tug-of-war as the younger generation challenges the deep-seated enmity between the families. The movies has an Hindi adaptation too which was released in 2004 as Hulchul.
Punjabi House – 1998
Unnikrishnan, an unemployed young man, finds himself in a web of financial obligations, having borrowed money from various known people and friends with no means to repay. Overwhelmed by harassment, he contemplates suicide and takes out an insurance policy to settle his debts. However, his fate takes an unexpected turn when he leaps into the sea to committe suicide but gets caught in the fishing nets of Gangadharan and Ramanan, ending up in a distant location. Mistakenly believing Unni to be deaf and mute, Gangadharan decides to shelter him at ‘Punjabi House,’ a place where he himself had borrowed money. Unni encounters Pooja, who initially perceives him as a deceitful individual pretending to be mute and deaf. Yet, as circumstances unfold, she discovers the truth and eventually sympathizes with him and… I am not spoiling the movie just go an watch it.
The cast of the Punjabi House included Dileep as Unni, Cochin Haneefa as Gangadharan and Mohini as Pooja.
The movie has a remake in bollywood with name Chup Chup Ke. The movie stars are: Shahid Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav and Kareena Kapoor.
Nadodikkattu – 1987
The movie was directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by famous actor Sreenivasan, The movie is all about two friends Ramdas and Vijayan. Ramdas, known as Dasan, and Vijayan toil as underpaid peons in a company. Dasan, a proud ‘B-Com First Class’ graduate, consistently voices his discontent about serving under less qualified superiors and settling for less than what he believes he deserves in life. Vijayan, his only friend and less-educated roommate, bears the brunt of Dasan’s superior attitude, fueled by his education and good looks, causing frequent irritation. The duo’s friendship is marked by comedic tension, with Dasan often assigning all household chores to Vijayan.
Their anticipation heightens when a new managing director joins the organization, as Dasan and Vijayan hope for better opportunities under his leadership. However, as they leave for work one day, unexpected events unfold.
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