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Marimayam (transl. Deceit) 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.[3][4][5][6][7]
Marimayam | |
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Malayalam | മറിമായം |
Genre | Comedy drama Sitcom |
Created by | R. Unnikrishnan[1] |
Written by | Shihab Karunagappally[2] N.P. Sajeesh Vaddakumthala Sreekumar Jeo Baby Rajeev Karumadi Jayaratnam Padyam |
Directed by | Midhun Chettoor Gopalan Manoj A. S. Vinod R. Unnikrishnan |
Starring | See full list |
Opening theme | Nerittum.. Porittum.. Verittum.. Marimayam |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Malayalam |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 780 |
Production | |
Running time | 25 minutes (approx.) |
Original release | |
Network | Mazhavil Manorama |
Release | 31 October 2011 – present |
Related | |
Thatteem Mutteem Uppum Mulakum |
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.
The comedians present satirical sketches describing the encounters the common man faces while visiting government institutions.[8][9][10] The comedians also represent social issues and how they affect commoners.[11]
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.[12]
Award | Year | Category | Recipient |
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Kerala State Television Award | 2015 | Best Comedy Show | Marimayam |
2016 | |||
2017 | |||
2018 | |||
2019 | |||
2020 | |||
Special Jury Award | Salim Hassan | ||
Keralavision Television Award | 2024 | Best Actress in a Comedy Role | Sneha Sreekumar |
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