ZEE5 Tickles Funny Bones This Onam with World Digital Premiere of ‘Nunakkhuzhi’

Gear up for a side-splitting Onam celebration with ZEE5, India’s leading homegrown streaming platform! Mark your calendars for September 13th as ZEE5 proudly presents the world digital premiere of the critically acclaimed Malayalam comedy-drama, “Nunakkhuzhi.”

Fresh off a successful theatrical run that grossed over ?20 crores worldwide (over ?8 crores in India), “Nunakkhuzhi” promises to tickle funny bones and warm hearts of viewers around the globe. Directed by the renowned Jeethu Joseph, the film boasts a dynamic comedic duo – Basil Joseph and Grace Antony.

A Hilarious Caper with Relatable Characters Joseph takes on the role of Eby, a man in a desperate scramble to retrieve his confiscated laptop containing compromising content from a relentless tax officer. His chaotic journey takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Resmitha (Antony), embroiled in a messy divorce. As fate intertwines their stories, a series of hilarious misunderstandings and bizarre coincidences unfold, involving a deceased dentist, a woman confined to her home, and an aspiring filmmaker.

“Nunakkhuzhi” transcends slapstick humor, delving into relatable situations with a dash of absurdity. Eby’s frantic attempts to recover his laptop lead him down a path of outrageous choices and hilarious lies, showcasing how everyday people can find themselves in extraordinary predicaments. This relatable humor, coupled with the impeccable comedic timing of Joseph and Antony, is sure to resonate with audiences across cultures.

Director Jeethu Joseph says “”Nunakkhuzhi” is a celebration of life’s unexpected turns, all wrapped in laughter. Our aim was to bring families together through the power of humor. The incredible cast breathed life into relatable characters, creating a journey that’s both entertaining and heartwarming. We’re thrilled for viewers worldwide to experience the joy ‘Nunakkhuzhi’ brought to theaters when it premieres on ZEE5 this Onam.”

ZEE5, India’s leading multilingual streaming platform, offers a diverse library of over 3,500 movies, 1,750 TV shows, and a staggering 700 originals, delivering over 5 lakh hours of on-demand content. Catering to a global audience, the platform is available in 12 languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and Punjabi.