Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri is an Indian comedy reality show which premiered on Mazhavil Manorama channel and ManoramaMAX OTT platform. The show is hosted by vlogger-turned host, Karthik Surya and has a 3-member permanent judging panel, Manju Pillai, Naseer Sankranthi and Sabumon Abdusamad.[1][2]
The show has two seasons.[3] The first season aired from 19 April 2021 to 14 April 2023 for 516 episodes. The second season started airing from 12 June 2023.[4] It is one of the longest running television reality show in Malayalam.
Series overview
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 516 | 19 April 2021 | 14 April 2023 | |
| 2 | 550+ | 12 June 2023 | present | |
Overview
Participants must entertain the judges and the audience with their sense of humour in order to win various cash prizes and rewards. The contestants are judged on their ability to make the judges laugh. The judges award each contestant with one, two, or three laughs, depending on how funny they find the contestant's performance. The contestant who receives the most laughs at the end of the show wins the maximum prize money.
Cast
Permanent judges
Recurring judges
- Mallika Sukumaran
- Kottayam Naseer
- Ramesh Pisharody
- Miya George
- Dharmajan Bolgatty
- Bibin George
- Janardhanan
- Ambika
Hosts
Recurring Hosts
- Devika Nambiar
- Arya
Reception
The show is one of the most popular reality show since its start.[5] The first season successfully completed 516 episodes.[6] Due to its high popularity second season was started just two months after first season's finale.[7] Teaser of the show reminding Avatar became viral on social media.[8]
Spin-off
A spin-off comedy reality show Bumper Chiri Aaghosham is aired on Mazhavil Manorama from 23 October 2021 to 21 August 2022 for 84 episodes.[9] Manju Pillai, Naseer Sankranthi and Sabumon Abdusamad reprised as judges. It is hosted by Karthik Surya and later replaced by Devika Nambiar. Apart from comedy skits, this show also provides a platform for dancers and other special talents to showcase their talents.[10]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Comedy Program | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri (Season 2) | Won | [11] |
References
- ^ "Oruchiri Iruchiri Bumper Chiri Mazhavil Manorama (2021): Contestants, Start Date, Timing, Host". indiantalents.in. 16 April 2021.
- ^ "'Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri' panelists in Pandora? Season 2 promo video goes viral". onmanorama.com.
- ^ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri 2 Completes 100 Episodes Milestone". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Oru Chiri Eru Chiri Bumper Chiri 2 Launch Date is 12 June, Every Monday to Friday at 09:00 PM". Kerala TV.
- ^ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri Airing At 8:30 Now, Most Popular Mazhavil Program". Kerala TV.
- ^ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri clocks 500 episodes; the epic combo of Mollywood, Jagadeesh and Sreenivasan to grace the show". The Times Of India.
- ^ "'ഒരു ചിരി ഇരു ചിരി ബംപര് ചിരി' രണ്ടാം സീസൺ ഇന്ന് മുതൽ". Manorama News.
- ^ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri is back, the Avatar-themed teaser gains attention". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Indrajith's mass entry to Meeshamadhavan spoof: Here is what to expect from Bumber Chiri Aaghosham this weekend". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Team Bumper Chiri Celebration to celebrate the '75 days' milestone". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Kerala State Television Awards 2023 Full Winners List: Aanpirannol, Kanmashi, Lilly Take Top Honors". Sharath Bose. Filmibeat. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
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