Basil Joseph starrer, Maranamass gained a lot of attention with its theatrical release on April 10, 2025. Unlike its competitor, L2: Empuraan’s serious theme, Malayalam audiences got a refreshing experience through Maranamass with its unique and humorous storyline. So, it was unsurprising that the film emerged as a box office success and audiences were waiting for its OTT release. Well, the makers didn’t disappoint the audience and surprised fans with an early release of the film. Are you keen to watch Sivaprasad’s Maranamass this weekend? If so, we will tell you where you can find the dark comedy hit.
Maranamass OTT: Where to watch Basil Joseph’s dark comedy film
Maranamass is a dark comedy thriller film made by a debutant director, Sivaprasad. The film is now available to watch on Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium. Moreover, the film which is also available to watch in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages which has left fans impressed. The series has been released a day prior to its original release date and it’s safe to say that it’s a treat for the audience. Known for its unconventional story, quirky rumours, and unexpected twists, you will surely have a memorable experience watching Maranamass.
Maranamass plot: Basil Joseph’s dark comedy thriller takes you on a bus ride like no other
The film starts in Kerala, where a mysterious serial killer, whom the people refer to as a ‘Banana’ killer. He has a unique style of leaving the local poovan banana in the mouth of the elderly people who become his prey. Given the serious nature of his crime, the local police intensely started searching for him. On the other hand, the show’s protagonist, ‘Luke PP,’ is portrayed by Basil as a notorious person cum influencer who creates rucks in his village.
His antics vary from making the YouTube search history of village men public to listing nearby police stations on OLX. He considers himself a sigma male and justifies that he is cleaning the village, but things take a turn when he joins his ex-girlfriend and some people on a late-night bus. One of the passengers on the late-night bus is the ‘Banana Killer’, and next ensues chaos, suspense, comedy and a lot of fun.
Maranamass cast performances: Basil Joseph shines in an off-beat role
Maranamass has an extensive cast of actors, including Joseph, Rajesh Madhavan, Babu Antony, Suresh Krishna, Siju Sunny, and Anishma Anilkumar, and we can’t help but say that they all did a fantastic job. In his last few films, Basil has tried to push his limits and ‘Luke PP’ is another example of it. However, other actors like Rajesh Madhavan, Babu Antony, Suresh Krishna, Siju Sunny and Anishma outdid their previous performances, setting the stage for an interesting watch.
Netizens praise Sivaprasad’s Maranamass for its wonderful storyline and humour
When the news about Maranamass’s OTT release made headlines, audiences rushed to heap praises on its storyline, humour and cast performances. One netizen penned, “One of the strangest serial killer movies that I have seen that blends absurdism with black comedy to provide a unique experience with a lot of laughs. More than Basil Joseph as PP Luke, it is Rajesh Madhavan as SK who steals the show.” Another user admired its comedy and wrote, “A mental crazy stuff of story and characters, dark humour worked well at many scenes. The actors’ selection, making and music are nice. The second half will lag and the duration is minus. Comedy lovers will like it.”
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