Series synopsis
Cooku with Comali is a reality comedy television series that premiered on STAR Vijay on November 16, 2019. It was created by Parthiv Mani. It stars Chef Damodharan, Chef Venkatesh Bhat, Koushik S and Roja Selvamani.
Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar where the contestants are paired each week with comedians (comalis) who are amateur cooks. The first season premiered on 16 November 2019 and ended on 23 February 2020. The second season was premiered on 14 November 2020 and ended on 14 April 2021. The third season was premiered on 22 January 2022 and ended on 24 July 2022. The con ...
Premise
Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar where the contestants are paired each week with comedians (comalis) who are amateur cooks. The first season premiered on 16 November 2019 and ended on 23 February 2020. The second season was premiered on 14 November 2020 and ended on 14 April 2021. The third season was premiered on 22 January 2022 and ended on 24 July 2022. The contestants along with their comalis are challenged every week and judged by Chef Damu and Chef Venkatesh Bhat.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chef Damodharan as Self - Judge
- Chef Venkatesh Bhat as Self - Judge
- Koushik S as Self - Judge
- Roja Selvamani as Self - Judge
- Ma Ka Pa Anand as Self - Host
- Roshini Haripriyan as Self - Contestant
- Rakshan as Self - Host
- Aranthangi Nisha as Self - Host
Supporting cast
- Ashwin Kumar as Self - Contestant
- Anthony Daasan as Self - Contestant
- Manobala as Self - Contestant
- KPY Ramar as Comali
- Baba Baskar as Self - Contestant
- Santhosh Prathap as Self - Contestant
- Mohamed Kuraishi as Comali
- Vidyullekha Raman as Self - Contestant
- Shakeela as Self - Contestant
- Shrutika Arjun as Self - Contestant
- G. Gnanasambandam as Self - Contestant
- Rahul Thatha as Self - Contestant
Guest cast
- Raju Jeyamohan as Cook
- Rithika Tamil Selvi as Self - Contestant
- Jangiri Madhumitha as Cook
- Soundariya Nanjundan as Comali
- Soundarya Chillukuri as Cook
- Sundari Akka as Cook
- Tiger Thangadurai as Self - Comali
- Nanda Kumar as Cook
- Pappu as Self - Comali
- Sai Sakthi as Self - Comali
- VJ Parvathy as Self - Comali
- Sakthi Raj as Self - Comali
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 298 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 27 | November 16, 2019 | February 23, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 41 | November 14, 2020 | April 15, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 54 | January 22, 2022 | July 24, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 53 | January 28, 2023 | July 30, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 46 | April 27, 2024 | September 29, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 43 | May 4, 2025 | September 28, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 34 | April 4, 2026 | July 26, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chaos in the Kitchen Your favorite Star Vijay celebrities get ready for a cooking competition with their clown partners. Let's see how they carry out their first-ever task. |
November 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Potato Recipe Task Our clown cooks try to make a delicious potato dish with the help of the real cooks. Will they be able to impress the judges? |
November 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Special Advantage Task Our cooks carry out an interesting task to gain a 'special advantage'. Will the clown partners be helpful to them? |
November 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deepavali Cooking Special Celebrity Chef Venkatesh greets the contestants, eager to showcase their culinary skills. Don't miss the festive special recipes. |
November 14, 2020 |
| 2 |
Honing the Art of Culinary The cooking duos prepare lip-smacking dishes following the guidelines of the game. Chef Venkatesh tastes their recipes to choose the winner. |
November 15, 2020 |
| 3 |
Cook and Play Comalis are back with another fun-filled episode to drive you crazy. Don't miss it. |
November 21, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Grand Opening The much-awaited cookery show of the year is now here with all new contestants and celebrity cooks. Dive into another year of fun recipes with comical Comalis. |
January 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Complete Entertainer This season begins with a really fun and challenging task. Relax and enjoy the laughter and recipes. |
January 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
An Innovative Fun Task Five of the top contestants face each other on stage for the cooking challenge. Relax and enjoy the fun. |
January 29, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Grand Opening Anchor Rakshan kick-starts the new season with a bunch of new celebrity cooks and comalis. Later, actor RJ Balaji also joins the show. |
January 28, 2023 |
| 2 |
Cooking with Fun The celebrity cooking duos are all set to face the exciting challenges. Tune in for the laughter and interesting recipes. |
January 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Fun-filled Cooking Task Here is yet another hilarious week with your beloved entertainers. Tune in as the cooks and Komalis face an exciting challenge in the advantage task. |
February 4, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Get Ready for Unlimited Fun Chefs Damu and Madhampatty Rangaraj join as the judges of this much-awaited show. Stay tuned for more fun-filled pairs of cooks with comalis. |
April 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Floral Cooking Challenge Excitement peaks as Vidyulekha and Vanitha task the cooks with incorporating flowers into their recipes. Tune in to know who will be crowned Chef of the Week. |
April 28, 2024 |
| 3 | Seafood Challenge | May 4, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fresh Start to the Feast The most beloved cooking show returns with new contestants, fresh challenges, and exciting surprises. Don't miss the fun and flavour this season! |
May 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Advantage Round The fun escalates when the Comalis turn up as legendary film characters. Later, Rakshan briefs the cooks on the rules of the advantage task in detail. |
May 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Ultimate Tamil Cuisine Challenge The cooks and Comalis gear up to stun the judges with authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine. Stay tuned to see who takes the lead on the scoreboard. |
May 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ultimate Cooking Challenge Begins The favourite cooking show is back with pairs of cooks and comalis turning the kitchen into hilarious chaos. Get ready for the ultimate comedic kitchen battle to start! |
April 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Stories Behind Every Plate Cooks prepare dishes with love in a non-competitive challenge. Their heartfelt stories behind each creation delight and impress the judges. |
April 5, 2026 |
| 3 |
Siddharth, Shreya Stir Up the Game The culinary battle intensifies when Siddharth and Shreya step into the show. Cooks and Comalis face a blind taste test to identify hidden dishes as the excitement builds. |
April 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STAR Vijay |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 16, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 14, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |