Malayalam films are known for hitting it out of the park with great stories and greater performances – the prime ingredients that make up a good comedy. So if you are looking for films that tickle your funny bones, look no further. Whether you are in the mood for some horror comedy or a little old-school slap-stick or biting political satire, we have got it all and more in this list of comedies on Disney+ Hotstar.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022)
Shortly after a temple festival, an ex-thief Kozhummal Rajeevan (an endearing Kunchacko Boban) is accused of theft at an MLA’s home while the latter’s dogs bite his rear end. In the ensuing legal procedural drama, we see Rajeevan leaving no stone unturned to bring the actual culprit to justice – the PWD minister himself whose negligence resulted in the pothole leading to a chain of events that culminated in Rajeevan’s injury and loss of dignity.
In this seemingly absurd David vs Goliath premise, writer-director Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval brings in an array of quirky characters and creates one of the strongest Malayalam political satires in recent times that make you laugh and think. When the magistrate (a casting brilliance – PP Kunjikrishnan) says, “To accept a case against the minister, cabinet approval is needed,” without missing a beat, Rajeevan retorts, “Did you take the approval of all the thieves before accepting a case against me?” This sharpness makes Nna Thaan Case Kodu a masterpiece in humour.