Best Indian Comedy Movies

882 films · 471 with 3+ critic reviews

From screwball farce to satire with teeth. Comedy is where Indian cinema is at its most regionally distinct, and where critics disagree most.

The best Indian comedy movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01QueenHindi · 2014“Ultimately Queen is Kangana's triumph. I left the theater thinking about Rani and how the…” — Anupama Chopra

7.8

30 criticsExceptional02PKHindi · 2014“Hirani's PK is no doubt a very important and relevant film for all of us who have…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.4

49 criticsRecommended03Dedh IshqiyaHindi · 2014“Abhishek Chaubey's 'Dedh Ishqiya' is entertaining, intriguing and humourous. He sure…” — Rummana Ahmed

7.4

35 criticsRecommended04Bethlehem Kudumba UnitMalayalam · 2026“Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is a continuation of that world and yet a more mature and resonant…” — Santanu Das

7.4

16 criticsRecommended05Superboys of MalegaonHindi · 2025“Despite an efficient ensemble of actors and honest moments of camaraderie, Reema's…” — Anuj Kumar

7.4

15 criticsRecommended06Harishchandrachi FactoryMarathi · 2009“Mokashi does a wonderful job of making this a light peek into the hard work without…” — Meeta Kabra

7.4

10 criticsRecommended07PikuHindi · 2015“Piku speaks its truth with simplicity and heart. It made me laugh and cry. And I can get…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

45 criticsRecommended08NewtonHindi · 2017“Newton is one of the finest political satires we have seen in the last couple of years.…” — Rohit Vats

7.3

23 criticsRecommended09Love Sex aur DhokhaHindi · 2010“The ensemble is just brilliant, and at no point in the film do you see them as actors.…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.3

11 criticsRecommended10Lubber PandhuTamil · 2024“Lubber Pandhu is a breath of fresh air and a refreshing addition to the ever-growing list…” — Gopinath Rajendran

7.3

7 criticsRecommended11Kapoor & SonsHindi · 2016“Like Piku, Batra brings the family, parent-child relationship under the scanner in Kapoor…” — Namrata Joshi

7.2

37 criticsRecommended12Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsHindi · 2015“The strong writing is complimented by equally strong performances. Deepak Dobriyal is…” — Anupama Chopra

7.1

43 criticsRecommended13Delhi BellyHindi · 2011“There's refreshing honesty in a smart madcap movie that never holds itself back.” — Mayank Shekhar

7.1

9 criticsRecommended14Barfi!Hindi · 2012“This is a film made with love, bolstered by wonderfully etched vignettes, Ranbir Kapoor's…” — Anupama Chopra

7.0

15 criticsRecommended15Stanley Ka DabbaHindi · 2011“The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

12 criticsRecommended16The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

11 criticsRecommended17Jab We MetHindi · 2007“Of the cast, none of the supporting performances is worth a wow. Shahid Kapur is boyish…” — Khalid Mohamed

7.0

8 criticsRecommended18RomanchamMalayalam · 2023“To Jithu's credit, almost everything works like a charm here. Horror-comedy is a genre…” — S.R. Praveen

7.0

5 criticsRecommended19SceneTamil · 2026“Jithu Madhavan excels at pulling off his trademark humour in an almost-perfect marriage…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

6.9

17 criticsRecommended20MaaveeranTamil · 2023“Not every Friday do you get the satisfaction of stepping out of a through-and-through…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.9

11 criticsRecommended21PonmanMalayalam · 2025“Director Jotish Shankar's film Ponman is extremely different, and Basil has broken out of…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.9

12 criticsRecommended22IshqiyaHindi · 2010“In Ishqiya lingo, the film is a sutli bomb (firecracker) that tickles and explodes. But…” — Nikhat Kazmi

6.9

7 criticsRecommended23Dum Laga Ke HaishaHindi · 2015“If you belong to post-90s generation, you may still find Dum Laga Ke Haisha worth a dekko…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.8

40 criticsRecommended24Vicky DonorHindi · 2012“What doesn't work as well is the love story (though the Bengali-Punjabi parental clash is…” — Anupama Chopra

6.8

12 criticsRecommended25ThiruchitrambalamTamil · 2022“This is a film that has a charming innocence at its core. Mithran R Jawahar puts a…” — Srivatsan S

6.8

13 criticsRecommended26DabanggHindi · 2010“Dabangg is not a movie for non-Salman fans. But for those who worship him it's a film you…” — Abhishek Mande

6.8

7 criticsRecommended27Ankhon DekhiHindi · 2014“Ankhon Dekhi is a lovely respite from the formulaic fare that clutters our multiplexes…” — Anupama Chopra

6.7

26 criticsRecommended28Badhaai HoHindi · 2018“Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra's film is a fine, funny film about family and…” — Raja Sen

6.7

21 criticsRecommended29DunkiHindi · 2023“Laced with director Rajkumar Hirani's signature style, Dunki rides high on emotions, with…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

6.7

16 criticsRecommended30Vaazha 2Malayalam · 2026“Vaazha 2 improves upon the flawed original, managing to pack in a lot that a young crowd…” — S.R. Praveen

6.7

17 criticsRecommended31Rocket Singh: Salesman of the YearHindi · 2009“You'd much rather stick with this rare Rocket, than an yearlong racket that goes on in…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.7

9 criticsRecommended32Tumhari SuluHindi · 2017“Despite painting a very realistic canvas of issues that plague people's domestic life…” — Hindustan Times

6.6

21 criticsRecommended33DarlingsHindi · 2022“Darlings wobbles, especially in the somewhat flabby second hour but eventually, Reen…” — Anupama Chopra

6.6

17 criticsRecommended34Sitaare Zameen ParHindi · 2025“Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartwarming film that stumbles in places but ultimately soars,…” — Rishabh Suri

6.6

23 criticsRecommended35Jolly LLB 3Hindi · 2025“This is a franchise that has never leaned on song and dance routines, macho swagger, or…” — Rishabh Suri

6.6

14 criticsRecommended36Hanu-ManTelugu · 2024“A masala-fied superhero origin story where ambition dominates limitations.” — Ram Venkat Srikar

6.6

10 criticsRecommended373 IdiotsHindi · 2009“Book your tickets for consecutive shows because one viewing isn't enough to savour 3…” — Sarita Tanwar

6.6

6 criticsRecommended38AaveshamMalayalam · 2024“The all-pervading presence of this character and Sushin Shyam's pulsating score somewhat…” — S.R. Praveen

6.6

8 criticsRecommended39DragonTamil · 2025“Dragon is a thoroughly entertaining dramedy about a boy-next-door, and it also features…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.6

8 criticsRecommended40Bale Bale MagadivoyTelugu · 2015“Bhale Bhale Magadivoi puts logic aside but there's plenty of situational humour where…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.6

6 criticsRecommended41PremaluMalayalam · 2024“He has upped the game in his third outing, as Premalu is a winner with its fresh,…” — S.R. Praveen

6.6

5 criticsRecommended42Hindi MediumHindi · 2017“A little preachy and over-dramatic towards the end, Hindi Medium strongly drives its…” — Rohit Vats

6.5

22 criticsRecommended43I Am KalamHindi · 2011“While many Indian youth (like Pitobash as Luvtund) grow up idolising film stars, we are…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.5

21 criticsRecommended44PataakhaHindi · 2018“he rustic tale of sibling enmity provides an abundance of wisecracks Pataakha has…” — Kennith Rosario

6.5

16 criticsRecommended45Stree 2Hindi · 2024“Stree 2, directed by Amar Kaushik, coasts along on the charms of the original. Yet it…” — Shilajit Mitra

6.5

11 criticsRecommended46OMG 2Hindi · 2023“OMG 2 is a better film than Ram Setu— it has the candour and charm of fantasy — but it…” — Shilajit Mitra

6.5

12 criticsRecommended47Wake Up SidHindi · 2009“Given the clichéd subject, most importantly, the coolness isn't fake: something most…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.5

8 criticsRecommended48Om Shanti OmHindi · 2007“Want to celebrate the crunch-popcorn-Manmohan Desai movies of yore? Then you've come to…” — Khalid Mohamed

6.5

7 criticsRecommended49Minnal MuraliMalayalam · 2021“India's first great superhero movie” — Devarsi Ghosh

6.5

9 criticsRecommended50CrewHindi · 2024“Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon's heist comedy keeps things funny throughout, makes…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

6.5

8 criticsRecommended

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