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Best Malayalam comedies on OTT that are unmissable

From Mohanlal-Sreenivasan duo’s Udayananu Tharam to Mammootty’s Udayananu Tharam, and more – Here are the best Malayalam comedy movies to watch on on OTT and OTT Play Premium.

Best Malayalam comedies on OTT that are unmissable
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Last Updated: 06.32 PM, Mar 15, 2025

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Malayalam films in general are very popular among fans. Numerous great projects were produced and fans showered love. In the Malayalam industry, comedy genre is equally loved by fans like other genres. Have a look at the Malayalam comedies to watch on OTT and OTT Play Premium, if you wish to explore the genre.

Best Malayalam comedies on OTT

Udayananu Tharam (Manorama Max)

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Udayananu Tharam is a 2005 Malayalam film that follows Udayabhanu, a talented assistant director, who dreams of writing and directing his own movie, amidst a film industry rife with dubious filmmakers, and his crooked friend Rajappan Thengummoodu, an aspiring actor. The cast features Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Meena, Mukesh, and Jagathy Sreekumar.

Thuruppugulan (Manorama Max)

Thuruppu Gulan (2006) is a Malayalam action-comedy film starring Mammootty and Sneha, where a street-rowdy helps the daughter of his father's friend, who arrives seeking help, while also managing his own problems. The film casts Mammootty, Innocent, Sneha, Jagathy Sreekumar, and others. 

Oru Jaathi Jathakam (Prime Video)

Oru Jaathi Jathakam is a Malayalam family drama following Jayesh's life, predicted to be turbulent by a palmist, with Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead, directed by M Mohanan, and written by Rakesh Mantodi. The film casts Vineeth Sreenivasan as Mambrath Jayesh, and Nikhila Vimal as Sinitha.

Pulival Kalyanam (Manorama Max)

A family drama set to be a unique love story, the story revolves around two star-crossed lovers, Harikrishnan (Jayasurya) and Ganga (Kavya Madhavan), who are from a poor and rich family respectively, and the problems they face due to their family's disapproval of their relationship.

Jo and Jo (Prime Video)

Jo and Jo is directed by Arun D Jose, following the lives of Jomol (Nikhila Vimal) and her younger brother Jomon (Mathew Thomas) during lockdown, exploring teenage life, family dynamics, and personal struggles. The film centers around the lives of Jomol and Jomon, a sibling duo, and their experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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