The story revolves around the life of Ayyappan (played by a renowned Malayalam comedian), a 35-year-old unemployed youth who lives with his mother, Saraswathy, in a small apartment in Kochi. Ayyappan, fondly known as "Pappu" among his friends, has been struggling to find a job despite his engineering degree.
In 2024, the Malayalam film industry—affectionately known as Mollywood—solidified its reputation for producing high-quality, content-driven films that resonate far beyond Kerala . This year, comedy was a primary driver of this success, with several films achieving massive blockbuster status both domestically and internationally. The Blockbuster Comedy Hits of 2024 malayalam new comedy movies 2024
"Pappu 2.0"
Is it an action film? Yes. Is it a comedy? Absolutely. Director Jithu Madhavan created a genre-defying monster. Three college freshers in Bangalore hire a local goon (Ranga) to fight their bullies, only to realize their "bodyguard" is 10x more dangerous and embarrassing than the bullies. What works: Fahadh Faasil’s Ranga —with his gold chains, mangalsutra, and bizarre paternal affection for the boys—is the comedic performance of the year. The "Illuminati" scene and the phone call where he tries to sound cool are iconic. Verdict: Not a pure "family comedy" (has violence and language), but for adults, it’s the funniest theater experience of 2024. Ranga memes dominated social media for months. The story revolves around the life of Ayyappan
Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly (cameo) Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐ (Mixed, but funny) This year, comedy was a primary driver of
Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Cult Classic)