''Marimayam'' () is an Indian

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...

-language television

sitcom A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent settin ...

broadcast on

Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Malayalam language general entertainment Free-to-air television channel owned by Malayala Manorama. The channel’s headquarters is at Aroor, Alappuzha in Kerala, India. History The channel has been on air sin ...

since 5 November 2011. It showcases satirical sketches depicting typical scenarios observed at government institutions and societal trials faced by common man. The show stars

Manikandan Pattambi Manikandan Pattambi is an Indian television, stage, and film actor. He's best known for his roles in Malayalam television. He became famous for his character ''Sathyasheelan'' in the sitcom '' Marimayam'', a social satire in Mazhavil Manorama ...

Vinod Kovoor Vinod Kovoor is an Indian actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He gained attention in the comedy show ''Marimayam'', broadcast by Mazhavil Manorama, which conveys a satirical picture of public offices in Kerala. He is also known f ...

Sneha Sreekumar Sneha Sreekumar is an Indian actress and dancer who appears in Malayalam films, television serials and dramas. She is best known for playing the character of Mandodari in the TV sitcom '' Marimayam''. She is also a professionally trained dancer ...

, Niyas Backer, Riyas Narmakala, Mani Shornur, Unni Raj and Salim Hasan in regular roles. The show features two crossover episodes with '' Thatteem Mutteem'', a sitcom, in 2016 and 2021. These special episodes, titled ''Marithatteem Mayammutteem'' and ''Thatteem Mayam Mutteem Mayam'' respectively, aired on weekends on the same channel. All of them served as a festive backdrop to Onam celebrations.

Plot summary

The comedians present satirical sketches describing the encounters the common man faces while visiting government institutions. The comedians also represent social issues and how they affect commoners.

Cast

Main

as Sathyasheelan * Niyas Backer as Koya / Sheethalan * Riyas Narmakala as Manmadan *

as Moidu / Iype/ Aromal *

as Mandodari / Suhara * Mani Shornur as Sugathan * Salim Hassan as Pyarijathan * Unni Raja as Unni * Raghavan as Raghavettan * Prasad as Prasad

Recurring

* Aleena Thankachan as Nishagandhi * Lakshmi Dhanya Saju as Lakshmi * Anagha Maria Varghese as Chandini * Darshana Sudarshan as Charulatha(Charu) * Vedika Rajesh as Damayanti * Mintu Maria Vincent as Sugandhi * Parvathy Raveendran as Sumitra * Anagha Maruthora as Anagha * Sanuja *Sudhi

Former

Rachana Narayanankutty Rachana Narayanankutty is an Indian actress, Kuchipudi dancer, and television presenter who works prominently in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film and television. She became popular through the television series ''Marimayam'' aired in Mazhavil M ...

as Valsala *

Manju Pathrose Manju Pathrose is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films. Career Manju Pathrose's first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film ''Ch ...

as Shyamala * S. P. Sreekumar as Lolithan *

Sidhartha Siva Sidhartha Siva is an Indian film director, producer, actor, screenwriter and lyricist and who works in Malayalam cinema. Early life His hometown is Kaviyoor,Pathanamthitta in Kerala. He is the son of filmmaker Kaviyoor Sivaprasad. Film care ...

as Swayamvaran *

Anoop Chandran Anoop Chandran is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Malayalam films. He was a contestant in the reality show '' Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1'' in 2018. Career Mostly appearing in comic roles, he is best known for his roles in ''Clas ...

as Narayana Pisharody * V. P. Khalid as Sumesh ''(deceased)'' * Sarayu Mohan as Sumitra * Kshma Krishna as Sulochana * Meenakshi Raveendran as Meera/Kingini * Manju Vineesh as Mymuna * Shibila * Hareesh Kanaran

Awards

Marimayam is the only Malayalam television show to have won the 'Best Comedy Show' award at the Kerala State Television Awards for five consecutive years.

References

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