Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri

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Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri
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Also known asBumper Chiri
Genre Comedy Reality
Developed by Mazhavil Manorama
Creative directorSruthi Pillai
Presented by Karthik Surya
Judges
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes1290+
Production
ProducerSatheesh Kumar
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running timeApprox. 52 minutes
Original release
Network Mazhavil Manorama
Release19 April 2021 (2021-04-19) –
present

Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri (widely known as 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]

Contents

The show has three seasons. [3] The first season aired from 19 April 2021 to 14 April 2023 for 516 episodes. The second season aired from 12 June 2023 to 30 November 2025 for 774 episodes. [4] The third season started airing from 26 January 2026. [5] It is one of the longest running television reality show in Malayalam.

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
151619 April 2021 (2021-04-19)14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
277412 June 2023 (2023-06-12)30 November 2025 (2025-11-30)
31+26 January 2026 (2026-01-26)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

Hosts

Recurring Hosts

Reception

The show is one of the most popular reality show since its start. [6] The first season successfully completed 516 episodes. [7] Due to its high popularity second season was started just two months after first season's finale. [8] Teaser of the show reminding Avatar became viral on social media. [9]

Spin-offs

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. [10] 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. [11]

Another spin-off, titled Bumper Chiri Unlimited Chiri aired on Mazhavil Manorama from 1 December 2025 to 25 January 2026 for 55 episodes. The show had two judging panels: Arya, Noby Marcose and Bibin George on weekdays, and Kottayam Naseer, Ramesh Pisharody and Manju Pillai on weekends. It is hosted by Karthik Surya and Meenakshi Sudheer. Contestants perform comedy acts that are judged using a “Chiri Meter.” Weekday winners advance to the weekend episode, where they compete for a ₹2.5 lakh prize. [12]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.
2025Kerala State Television AwardsBest Comedy ProgramOru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri (Season 2)Won [13]
3rd Kerala Vision Television AwardsBest Non Fiction ShowWon [14]

References

  1. ↑ "Oruchiri Iruchiri Bumper Chiri Mazhavil Manorama (2021): Contestants, Start Date, Timing, Host". indiantalents.in. 16 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "'Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri' panelists in Pandora? Season 2 promo video goes viral". onmanorama.com.
  3. ↑ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri 2 Completes 100 Episodes Milestone". The Times Of India .
  4. ↑ "Oru Chiri Eru Chiri Bumper Chiri 2 Launch Date is 12 June, Every Monday to Friday at 09:00 PM". Kerala TV.
  5. ↑ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri is back; Jayaram and Kalidas to grace the premiere episode". The Times Of India .
  6. ↑ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri Airing At 8:30 Now, Most Popular Mazhavil Program". Kerala TV.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "'ഒരു ചിരി ഇരു ചിരി ബംപര്‍ ചിരി' രണ്ടാം സീസൺ ഇന്ന് മുതൽ". Manorama News .
  9. ↑ "Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri is back, the Avatar-themed teaser gains attention". The Times Of India.
  10. ↑ "Indrajith's mass entry to Meeshamadhavan spoof: Here is what to expect from Bumber Chiri Aaghosham this weekend". The Times Of India.
  11. ↑ "Team Bumper Chiri Celebration to celebrate the '75 days' milestone". The Times Of India.
  12. ↑ "ഇനി ചിരിയുടെ പൊടിപൂരം; അടിമുടി പുതുമകളുമായി 'ബംബർ ചിരി'". Manorama News.
  13. ↑ "Kerala State Television Awards 2023 Full Winners List: Aanpirannol, Kanmashi, Lilly Take Top Honors". Sharath Bose. Filmibeat. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "മൂന്നാമത് കേരളവിഷൻ ടെലിവിഷൻ അവാർഡുകൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; കേരളവിഷൻ പബ്ലിക്കേഷൻസിന്റെ മൂന്ന് പുസ്തകങ്ങളുടെ കവർ പ്രകാശനവും നടന്നു". Kerala Vision News (in Malayalam).
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