Get ready to laugh your way through Onam with ZEE5, India’s leading homegrown video streaming platform! The platform is thrilled to announce the world digital premiere of the critically acclaimed Malayalam comedy-drama, ‘Nunakkhuzhi,’ on September 13th. Fresh off its successful theatrical run, where it garnered over 20 crores in worldwide gross and more than 8 crores gross in India, ‘Nunakkhuzhi’ promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming treat for viewers globally.
Directed by the renowned Jeethu Joseph, ‘Nunakkhuzhi’ features the dynamic duo of Basil Joseph and Grace Antony, delivering a rollercoaster of comedic chaos and relatable situations. The film follows Eby (Basil Joseph), desperately trying to recover his seized laptop, filled with compromising content, from a relentless income tax officer. His path crosses with Resmitha (Grace Antony), caught in the midst of a messy divorce drama. As their stories collide, a web of bizarre coincidences and hilarious misunderstandings unfolds, involving a deceased dentist, a confined woman, and an aspiring filmmaker.
“‘Nunakkhuzhi’ is a celebration of life’s unexpected twists and turns, wrapped in laughter,” says Director Jeetu Joseph. “We aimed to bring families together through humor and the incredible cast breathed life into relatable characters, creating a journey that’s both entertaining and heartwarming. We’re excited for viewers worldwide to enjoy ‘Nunakkhuzhi’ on ZEE5 this Onam and experience the joy that resonated in theaters.”
Basil Joseph adds, “I’ve always strived to portray characters that resonate with young Malayalis – often a little clueless, sometimes reckless, but always relatable. In ‘Nunakkhuzhi’, Eby’s desperate situations lead him to make outrageous choices and tell hilarious lies, showcasing how ordinary people can find themselves in extraordinary situations. The love we received in theaters was overwhelming and we’re thrilled to share this laughter with a global audience on ZEE5.”
ZEE5 is India’s leading multilingual entertainment platform, offering a diverse library of over 3,500 films, 1,750 TV shows, 700 originals, and 5 lakh+ hours of on-demand content. Available in 12 languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and Punjabi, ZEE5 offers a diverse range of content, including originals, Indian and International Movies, TV Shows, Music, Kids shows, Edtech, Cineplays, News, Live TV, and Health & Lifestyle. With a deep-tech stack, ZEE5 provides a seamless and hyper-personalized viewing experience across multiple devices and operating systems.
Get ready for a laugh riot this Onam. Stream ‘Nunakkhuzhi’ in Malayalam, along with Kannada and Telugu dubs, exclusively on ZEE5 starting September 13th!
