{{Short description|Malayalam comedy reality show}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}} {{Infobox television | image =Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri.jpeg | caption = | genre = [[Reality television|Comedy Reality]] | creator = | developer = [[Mazhavil Manorama]] | writer = | director = | creative_director = Sruthi Pillai | presenter = [[Karthik Surya]] | judges = {{Hlist|[[Manju Pillai]]|[[Kottayam Naseer]]|[[Ramesh Pisharody]]}} | theme_music_composer = | opentheme = | country = India | language = Malayalam | num_seasons = 3 | num_episodes = 1400+ | producer = Satheesh Kumar | location = | cinematography = | camera = [[Multi-camera]] | network = [[Mazhavil Manorama]] | runtime = Approx. 52 minutes | company = | first_aired = {{Start date|2021|04|19|df=y}} | last_aired = present | alt_name = Bumper Chiri }}
'''''Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri''''' (widely known as '''''Bumper Chiri''''') is an [[Indian cinema|Indian]] [[Reality television|comedy reality show]] which premiered on [[Mazhavil Manorama]] channel and [[ManoramaMAX]] OTT platform. The show is hosted by [[Vlog|vlogger-turned host]], [[Karthik Surya]] and has a 3-member permanent judging panel, [[Manju Pillai]], [[Naseer Sankranthi]] and [[Sabumon Abdusamad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiantalents.in/oruchiri-iruchiri-bumper-chiri-show-mazhavil-manorama-contestants-host-timing-start-date/|title=Oruchiri Iruchiri Bumper Chiri Mazhavil Manorama (2021): Contestants, Start Date, Timing, Host|work=indiantalents.in|date=16 April 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/06/07/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-promo-video-season-2-panelists-avatar.html|title='Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri' panelists in Pandora? Season 2 promo video goes viral|work=onmanorama.com}}</ref>
The show has three seasons.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-2-completes-100-episodes-milestone/articleshow/104750820.cms|title=Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri 2 Completes 100 Episodes Milestone|website=[[The Times Of India]]}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.keralatv.in/oru-chiri-eru-chiri-bumper-chiri-2/|title=Oru Chiri Eru Chiri Bumper Chiri 2 Launch Date is 12 June, Every Monday to Friday at 09:00 PM|website=Kerala TV}}</ref> The third season started airing from 26 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-is-back-jayaram-and-kalidas-to-grace-the-premiere-episode/articleshow/127282001.cms|title=Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri is back; Jayaram and Kalidas to grace the premiere episode|website=[[The Times Of India]]}}</ref> It is [[List of longest-running Indian television series#Malayalam|one of the longest running television reality show in Malayalam]].
==Series overview== {{Series overview | caption = | color1 = #FF8C00 | episodes1 = 516 | start1 = {{start date|df=yes|2021|04|19}} | end1 = {{end date|df=yes|2023|04|14}} | color2 = #008B8B | episodes2 = 774 | start2 = {{start date|df=yes|2023|06|12}} | end2 = {{end date|df=yes|2025|11|30}} | color3 = #C11C84 | episodes3 = 110+ | start3 = {{start date|df=yes|2026|01|26}} | end3 = 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=== * [[Manju Pillai]] * [[Bibin George]] * [[Ramesh Pisharody]] ===Recurring judges=== * [[Mallika Sukumaran]] * [[Miya George]] * [[Bibin George]] * [[Kottayam Naseer]] * [[Ramesh Pisharody]] * [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] * [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] * [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] * [[Guiness Pakru]] * [[Kalabhavan Navas]] * [[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]] ===Hosts=== * [[Karthik Surya]] ===Recurring Hosts=== * Devika Nambiar * [[Arya (actress)|Arya]]
==Reception== The show is one of the most popular reality show since its start.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralatv.in/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-mazhavil/|title=Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri Airing At 8:30 Now, Most Popular Mazhavil Program|website=Kerala TV}}</ref> The first season successfully completed 516 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-clocks-500-episodes-the-epic-combo-of-mollywood-jagadeesh-and-sreenivasan-to-grace-the-show/articleshow/98934738.cms|title=Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri clocks 500 episodes; the epic combo of Mollywood, Jagadeesh and Sreenivasan to grace the show|website=The Times Of India}}</ref> Due to its high popularity second season was started just two months after first season's finale.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/spotlight/2023/06/12/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-season-2.html|title='ഒരു ചിരി ഇരു ചിരി ബംപര് ചിരി' രണ്ടാം സീസൺ ഇന്ന് മുതൽ|website=[[Manorama News]]}}</ref> Teaser of the show reminding ''[[Avatar (2009 film)|Avatar]]'' became viral on social media.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-is-back-the-avatar-themed-teaser-gains-attention/articleshow/100916963.cms|title=Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri is back, the Avatar-themed teaser gains attention|website=The Times Of India}}</ref>
==Spin-offs== A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] [[comedy show|comedy]] [[reality show]] '''''Bumper Chiri Aaghosham''''' is aired on [[Mazhavil Manorama]] from 23 October 2021 to 21 August 2022 for 84 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indrajith's mass entry to Meeshamadhavan spoof: Here is what to expect from Bumber Chiri Aaghosham this weekend|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/indrajiths-mass-entry-to-meeshamadhavan-spoof-heres-what-to-expect-from-bumper-chiri-aghosham-this-weekend/articleshow/91415289.cms|website=The Times Of India}}</ref> [[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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Team Bumper Chiri Celebration to celebrate the '75 days' milestone|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/team-bumper-chiri-aghosham-to-celebrate-75-days-milestone/articleshow/92873078.cms|website=The Times Of India}}</ref>
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 (actress)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/entertainment/latest/2025/12/15/bumper-chiri-mazhavil-manorama.html|title=ഇനി ചിരിയുടെ പൊടിപൂരം; അടിമുടി പുതുമകളുമായി ‘ബംബർ ചിരി’|publisher=Manorama News}}</ref>
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Nominee !! Result !! Ref. |- |Rowspan =2|2025 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Comedy Program |Rowspan =2| ''Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri (Season 2)'' | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2025/kerala-state-television-awards-2023-full-winners-list-aanpirannol-kanmashi-lilly-take-top-honors-439713.html | title=Kerala State Television Awards 2023 Full Winners List: Aanpirannol, Kanmashi, Lilly Take Top Honors | publisher=[[Filmibeat]] | work=Sharath Bose | date=22 January 2025 | accessdate=23 January 2025}}</ref> |- | 3rd Kerala Vision Television Awards | Best Non Fiction Show | {{win}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralavisionnews.com/2025/12/12/keralavision-television-awards-2025-26018|title=മൂന്നാമത് കേരളവിഷൻ ടെലിവിഷൻ അവാർഡുകൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; കേരളവിഷൻ പബ്ലിക്കേഷൻസിന്റെ മൂന്ന് പുസ്തകങ്ങളുടെ കവർ പ്രകാശനവും നടന്നു|website=Kerala Vision News|language=ml}}</ref> |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://www.manoramamax.com/programs/detail/125090/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri Season 1- ManoramaMAX] * [https://www.manoramamax.com/programs/detail/153677/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-2 Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri Season 2- ManoramaMAX] *[https://www.manoramamax.com/programs/detail/182211/oru-chiri-iru-chiri-bumper-chiri-3 Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri Season 3- ManoramaMAX] *[https://www.manoramamax.com/programs/detail/137051/bumper-chiri-aaghosham Bumper Chiri Aaghosham- ManoramaMAX] * [https://www.manoramamax.com/programs/detail/180688/bumper-chiri-unlimited-chiri Bumper Chiri Unlimited Chiri- ManoramaMAX] *{{IMDb title|tt38458555}} [[Category:Indian reality television series]] [[Category:2021 Indian television series debuts]] [[Category:Malayalam-language television shows]] [[Category:Mazhavil Manorama original programming]]