Marimayam () is an Indian Malayalam-language television sitcom broadcast on Mazhavil Manorama 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, Vinod Kovoor, Sneha Sreekumar, 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 Manikandan Pattambi as Sathyasheelan Niyas Backer as Koya / Sheethalan Riyas Narmakala as Manmadan Vinod Kovoor as Moidu / Iype/ Aromal Sneha Sreekumar as Mandodari / Suhara Salim Hassan as Pyarijathan Mani Shornur as Sugathan Unni Raja as Unni Raghavan as Raghavettan Prasad as Prasad
Recurring Aleena Thankachan as Nishagandhi Greeshma Ramachandran 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 Sanuja Sudhi
Former Rachana Narayanankutty as Valsala Manju Pathrose as Shyamala S. P. Sreekumar as Lolithan Sidhartha Siva as Swayamvaran Anoop Chandran as Narayana Pisharody V. P. Khalid as Sumesh (deceased) Sarayu Mohan as Sumitra Praveen Prem as Perakkutty Kshama 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. Award Year Category RecipientKerala State Television Award 2015Best Comedy ShowMarimayam 2016 2017 2018 20192020 Special Jury Award Salim Hassan2024 Best Entertainment Show Marimayam Kerala Vision Television Awards 2024 Best Actress in a Comedy Role Sneha Sreekumar 2026 Best Comedy Actor Niyaz Backer Popular TV Show Marimayam
References
External links
Marimayam at ManoramaMAX