Best Indian Comedy Movies

807 films · 389 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 criticsExceptional03Dedh IshqiyaHindi · 2014“Abhishek Chaubey's 'Dedh Ishqiya' is entertaining, intriguing and humourous. He sure…” — Rummana Ahmed

7.4

35 criticsExceptional04Bethlehem Kudumba UnitMalayalam · 2026“Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is a continuation of that world and yet a more mature and resonant…” — Santanu Das

7.4

15 criticsExceptional05Superboys of MalegaonHindi · 2025“Superboys of Malegaon is a delightful ride—a rare one without any boring moments. Reema…” — Rishabh Suri

7.4

15 criticsExceptional06Harishchandrachi FactoryMarathi · 2009“It's a wonderful voyage captured adeptly by Paresh Mokashi. You don't want to miss the…” — Sonia Chopra

7.4

10 criticsExceptional07PikuHindi · 2015“Piku speaks its truth with simplicity and heart. It made me laugh and cry. And I can get…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

45 criticsExceptional08NewtonHindi · 2017“Newton is one of the finest political satires we have seen in the last couple of years.…” — Rohit Vats

7.3

23 criticsExceptional09Love 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 criticsExceptional10Lubber PandhuTamil · 2024“Lubber Pandhu is a breath of fresh air and a refreshing addition to the ever-growing list…” — Gopinath Rajendran

7.3

7 criticsExceptional11Kapoor & SonsHindi · 2016“Like Piku, Batra brings the family, parent-child relationship under the scanner in Kapoor…” — Namrata Joshi

7.2

37 criticsExceptional12Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsHindi · 2015“The strong writing is complimented by equally strong performances. Deepak Dobriyal is…” — Anupama Chopra

7.1

43 criticsExceptional13Delhi BellyHindi · 2011“There's refreshing honesty in a smart madcap movie that never holds itself back.” — Mayank Shekhar

7.1

9 criticsExceptional14Barfi!Hindi · 2012“This is a film made with love, bolstered by wonderfully etched vignettes, Ranbir Kapoor's…” — Anupama Chopra

7.0

15 criticsExceptional15Stanley Ka DabbaHindi · 2011“The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

12 criticsExceptional16The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

11 criticsExceptional17Jab We MetHindi · 2007“Of the cast, none of the supporting performances is worth a wow. Shahid Kapur is boyish…” — Khalid Mohamed

7.0

8 criticsExceptional18IshqiyaHindi · 2010“Rarely are grace and profanity cited in the same breath. Debutant filmmaker Abhishek…” — Sukanya Verma

6.9

7 criticsRecommended19Dum Laga Ke HaishaHindi · 2015“A welcome reminder of simple joys and sorrows of life, watch it with somebody you love.” — Anuj Kumar

6.8

40 criticsRecommended20Vicky DonorHindi · 2012“What doesn't work as well is the love story (though the Bengali-Punjabi parental clash is…” — Anupama Chopra

6.8

12 criticsRecommended21DabanggHindi · 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 criticsRecommended22PonmanMalayalam · 2025“Ponman could have easily turned into another film with a progressive message against…” — S.R. Praveen

6.8

11 criticsRecommended23Ankhon DekhiHindi · 2014“Ankhon Dekhi is a lovely respite from the formulaic fare that clutters our multiplexes…” — Anupama Chopra

6.7

26 criticsRecommended24Badhaai HoHindi · 2018“Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra's film is a fine, funny film about family and…” — Raja Sen

6.7

21 criticsRecommended25Rocket 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 criticsRecommended26Tumhari SuluHindi · 2017“Despite painting a very realistic canvas of issues that plague people's domestic life…” — Hindustan Times

6.6

21 criticsRecommended27Sitaare Zameen ParHindi · 2025“Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartwarming film that stumbles in places but ultimately soars,…” — Rishabh Suri

6.6

23 criticsRecommended28Jolly LLB 3Hindi · 2025“This is a franchise that has never leaned on song and dance routines, macho swagger, or…” — Rishabh Suri

6.6

14 criticsRecommended29Vaazha 2Malayalam · 2026“Vaazha 2 improves upon the flawed original, managing to pack in a lot that a young crowd…” — S.R. Praveen

6.6

15 criticsRecommended303 IdiotsHindi · 2009“Book your tickets for consecutive shows because one viewing isn't enough to savour 3…” — Sarita Tanwar

6.6

6 criticsRecommended31AaveshamMalayalam · 2024“The all-pervading presence of this character and Sushin Shyam's pulsating score somewhat…” — S.R. Praveen

6.6

8 criticsRecommended32DragonTamil · 2025“Dragon is a thoroughly entertaining dramedy about a boy-next-door, and it also features…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.6

8 criticsRecommended33Bale Bale MagadivoyTelugu · 2015“Bhale Bhale Magadivoi puts logic aside but there's plenty of situational humour where…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

6.6

6 criticsRecommended34PremaluMalayalam · 2024“He has upped the game in his third outing, as Premalu is a winner with its fresh,…” — S.R. Praveen

6.6

5 criticsRecommended35Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2Hindi · 2025“Kapil Sharma is once again a man with many wives in this belated sequel; it's satire…” — Shilajit Mitra

6.6

5 criticsRecommended36Hindi MediumHindi · 2017“A little preachy and over-dramatic towards the end, Hindi Medium strongly drives its…” — Rohit Vats

6.5

22 criticsRecommended37I Am KalamHindi · 2011“While many Indian youth (like Pitobash as Luvtund) grow up idolising film stars, we are…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.5

21 criticsRecommended38PataakhaHindi · 2018“The new Vishal Bhardwaj film is colourful, noisy and dazzling...Vishal Bhardwaj turns the…” — Raja Sen

6.5

16 criticsRecommended39Wake Up SidHindi · 2009“Everything about the film is so fresh (Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy contribute a lot to this) that…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.5

8 criticsRecommended40Om Shanti OmHindi · 2007“Want to celebrate the crunch-popcorn-Manmohan Desai movies of yore? Then you've come to…” — Khalid Mohamed

6.5

7 criticsRecommended41Minnal MuraliMalayalam · 2021“India's first great superhero movie” — Devarsi Ghosh

6.5

9 criticsRecommended42CrewHindi · 2024“Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon's heist comedy keeps things funny throughout, makes…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

6.5

8 criticsRecommended43Judgementall Hai KyaHindi · 2019“Judgementall Hai Kya dips and soars. Like Bobby, the film can be exhausting. But like…” — Anupama Chopra

6.4

26 criticsRecommended44PadmanHindi · 2018“Pad Man is an example of how good causes may not always make great cinema.” — Namrata Joshi

6.4

28 criticsRecommended45Ek Main Aur Ekk TuHindi · 2012“The narrator, who's also the hero, suggests there are three kinds of kids in the world:…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.4

12 criticsRecommended46Uttama VillainTamil · 2015“Kamal Haasan's writing is so dense and allusive and overstuffed and layered and indulgent…” — Baradwaj Rangan

6.4

13 criticsRecommended47Bharathanatyam 2 MohiniyattamMalayalam · 2026“A bolder, funnier sequel that dances into dark spaces with aplomb” — Vivek Santhosh

6.4

3 criticsRecommended48StreeHindi · 2018“...a horror-comedy, which turns out to be subversive commentary on the position and…” — Anupama Chopra

6.3

30 criticsRecommended49Angry Indian GoddessesHindi · 2015“Ultimately, Angry Indian Goddesses is a decent watch as long as the fun lasts but tumbles…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.3

27 criticsRecommended50Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraHindi · 2011“While entertaining her audiences throughout, the writer-director, with a firm voice of…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.3

13 criticsRecommended

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