Arshaly Jose
Nna Than Case Kodu (2022)
When an ex-thief is arrested, he files a case against a Minister in the court. This seemingly absurd David vs Goliath premise and the film’s many quirky characters make for one of the strongest Malayalam political satires.
Romancham (2023)
Replete with situational comedy like the untidy house where European closets (thanks to their failed businesses) double up as rice containers, Romancham follows seven men in Bangalore who decide to play Ouija board and how it drastically changes their life.
Aadu (2015)
When Shaji Papan and his friends try to get rid of a female goat, a comedy of errors ensue as they antagonise powerful people including cops and drug peddlers. Interestingly, the wacky characters also get personal background music which makes this journey extra hilarious
Kunjiramayanam (2015)
Kunjiramayanam is Basil Joseph’s debut film and it has all the elements that went on to become his trademarks – an imaginary village, goofy weirdos you can’t help but love, and flimsiest problems that create rib-cracking humour that sends you ROFLing.
Vellimoonga (2014)
Mamachan (Biju Menon), an unsuccessful and unmarried politician in his 40s finally falls in love. But in a hilarious twist, Mamachan and the girl’s mother turn out to be childhood sweethearts. He then sets out to beat his political rivals while winning over the girl of his dreams.