Maranamass | SonyLIV Black-Comedy Thriller

Prepare for a wildly dark and hilarious journey with Maranamass, a Malayalam black comedy that masterfully blends satire, suspense, and biting social commentary. Directed by rising talent Anoop S. Kumar, this film follows the misadventures of Luke P.P., a self-styled “sigma male” influencer whose outlandish pranks and schemes make him both the bane and unlikely champion of his village.

Synopsis

Luke P.P. (Basil Joseph) has made a career out of provocative antics—from listing his local police station for sale on OLX to staging absurd publicity stunts—earning him internet fame and local ire. But when a mysterious serial killer known only as the “Banana Killer” begins targeting elderly men in the region, Luke’s notoriety turns dangerous: he suddenly finds himself the prime suspect in a string of grisly murders.

On the night of May 15, Luke boards an overnight bus, hoping to escape the mounting tension. Along the way, he crosses paths with Jessie (Anishma Anilkumar), his ex-girlfriend still nursing old wounds; Krishna, a bus conductor determined to find his long-lost father; and, unbeknownst to them all, the real Banana Killer. As suspicion, secrets, and slapstick chaos collide, the ride evolves into a roller-coaster of dark humor, twisty revelations, and a sharp critique of our obsession with fame and sensationalism.

Cast & Characters

• Basil Joseph as Luke P.P.: A flamboyant influencer whose reckless stunts mask deeper insecurities.
  
• Anishma Anilkumar as Jessie: Luke’s ex, torn between anger and lingering affection as she unravels the mystery alongside him.
  
• Supporting Ensemble:
  
  • Vineeth Sreenivasan as Krishna, the bus conductor on a quest for family closure
    
  • Kalabhavan Shajohn as the Banter-loving local police inspector
    
  • Saniya Iyappan in a cameo as the Banana Killer’s enigmatic accomplice
    

Themes & Tone

1. Satire of Social Media Fame: Maranamass skewers our culture’s glorification of online notoriety, showing how viral stunts can spiral out of control.
   
2. Suspense Meets Comedy: The film expertly balances edge-of-your-seat tension with absurdist humor, ensuring laughs even as the body count rises.
   
3. Social Commentary: Beneath its comedic veneer, Maranamass critiques generational divides, the erosion of community trust, and the price of digital obsession.
   

Why You Should Watch

• Standout Performance: Basil Joseph shines in a role that demands both manic energy and surprising vulnerability.
  
• Genre-Bending Storytelling: Few films dare to merge slapstick pranks with serial-killer thrills—and pull it off so deftly.
  
• Engaging Ensemble: The supporting cast adds depth and warmth, turning what could be mere caricature into fully realized personalities.
  
• Cinematic Style: Moody nighttime cinematography and punchy editing heighten both fear and laughter in equal measure.
  

Conclusion

Stream Maranamass on SonyLIV starting May 15, 2025, and buckle up for a cinematic ride where every laugh could be your last—and every scream might just be funny.