Best Tamil Comedy Movies

96 films · 33 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 Tamil comedy movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01Lubber PandhuTamil · 2024“Lubber Pandhu is a breath of fresh air and a refreshing addition to the ever-growing list…” — Gopinath Rajendran

7.3

7 criticsExceptional02DragonTamil · 2025“Dragon is a thoroughly entertaining dramedy about a boy-next-door, and it also features…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.6

8 criticsRecommended03Uttama VillainTamil · 2015“Kamal Haasan's writing is so dense and allusive and overstuffed and layered and indulgent…” — Baradwaj Rangan

6.4

13 criticsRecommended04O Kadhal KanmaniTamil · 2015“It is one of those films in which everything seems to have come together: music, acting,…” — Udhav Naig

6.3

11 criticsRecommended05Velaiyilla PattathariTamil · 2014“On the whole, if you can forget few flaws Vellai Illaa Pattadhari is a must watch movie.” — ILuvCinema Team

6.3

5 criticsRecommended06Tourist FamilyTamil · 2025“The film presents the audience with a normal, loving family that struggles to survive in…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.3

7 criticsRecommended07KudumbasthanTamil · 2025“Manikandan with back-to-back hits — Good Night and Lover — seems to have the Midas touch…” — Gopinath Rajendran

6.0

8 criticsRecommended08Pasanga 2Tamil · 2015“Pasanga 2 is a neat family entertainer and is a must watch for both parents and current…” — MovieBuzz Reviewer

6.0

5 criticsRecommended09144Tamil · 2015“The bottom-line is, '144' starts off in a promising manner but what doesn't work so well…” — MovieBuzz Reviewer

6.0

4 criticsRecommended10With LoveTamil · 2026“With Love, directed by Madhan, is a straightforward rom-com that is aware of the…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.0

7 criticsRecommended11Modha RathiriTamil · 2026“Modha Rathiri blends wedding chaos, comedy and emotions with strong performances and…” — Only Kollywood

5.9

3 criticsMixed12Idhayam MuraliTamil · 2026“Idhayam Murali charms you with an extremely likeable premise to tell a coming-of-age…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

5.8

11 criticsMixed13Naanum RowdydhaanTamil · 2015“Almost all the jokes, both subtle and loud, work. And they're everywhere, and often…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.8

5 criticsMixed14Naaigal JaakirathaiTamil · 2014“However, despite these inspirations, there are quite a few genuinely enjoyable moments in…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.7

11 criticsMixed15Kadhalikka NeramillaiTamil · 2025“Despite its fair share of shortcomings, Kadhalikka Neramillai is a sweet breath of fresh…” — Gopinath Rajendran

5.7

7 criticsMixed16Good Bad UglyTamil · 2025“Arguably, the biggest trick Adhik pulls off is how he stacks easter eggs and references…” — Gopinath Rajendran

5.6

10 criticsMixed17Rajini MuruganTamil · 2016“There's pretty much nothing in Rajini Murugan that will even startle you, let alone blow…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.6

6 criticsMixed18Size Zero (Inji Iduppazhagi)Tamil · 2015“The film has its heart at the right place in terms of what it wants to convey, but if…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

5.5

12 criticsMixed19ManithanTamil · 2016“Manithan generally hovers in the hmmm-not-all-that-bad-zone because it's such a…” — Baradwaj Rangan

5.5

10 criticsMixed20Kanchana 2Tamil · 2015“Kanchana 3 is hinted at the end, and let's hope it isn't as bad as Kanchana 2, which is…” — Hindustan Times

5.5

8 criticsMixed21Uppu KaruvaaduTamil · 2015“One wonders what these ideas could have been with better execution, with a bit of craft.…” — Vishal Menon

5.5

7 criticsMixed22Once MoreTamil · 2026“Despite some of these sluggish moments, especially in the second half, this Arjun…” — Srinivasa Ramanujam

5.5

7 criticsMixed23Thirudan PoliceTamil · 2014“As you walk out, you can't but wonder if the director, after noting all the laughter at…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

5.4

6 criticsMixed24DudeTamil · 2025“Their chemistry is what makes Dude tick. While Pradeep scores not only in the humour part…” — Srinivasa Ramanujam

5.4

9 criticsMixed25Anbe DianaTamil · 2026“The film is at once familiar, flawed and pleasantly fuzzy, embracing a fairytale-like…” — Akshay Kumar

5.4

4 criticsMixed26HeartinTamil · 2026“Heartin makes no grand impression as it plays, but it is sincere and unfussy, the kind of…” — The Times Of India

5.3

4 criticsMixed27Thalaivan ThalaiviiTamil · 2025“Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's film is loud and regressive, with noise dominating…” — Anusha Sundar

5.1

5 criticsMixed28Con CityTamil · 2026“Con City is the latest addition to the long list of Tamil mid-budget flicks that rely too…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

5.1

7 criticsMixed29Idli KadaiTamil · 2025“The film has the right messaging, but melodrama and predictability weigh it down.” — Janani K.

5.1

5 criticsMixed30MaariTamil · 2015“Yes, Dhanush has to guts to play a man with many shades of grey, his looks blending with…” — Gautaman Bhaskaran

5.0

8 criticsMixed31Gatta Kusthi 2Tamil · 2026“Gatta Kusthi 2 not only betters its predecessor but also comes close — just about — to…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

4.8

5 criticsMixed32Ram and LeelaTamil · 2026“Ram And Leela blends romance, comedy and emotions with an intriguing twist, led by Rio…” — Only Kollywood

4.8

3 criticsMixed33Katham KathamTamil · 2015“If the director had avoided the temptation of including 'necessary commercial elements',…” — Sudhir Srinivasan

4.5

5 criticsMixed

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Recent Tamil Comedy releases

5.5

Once More

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5.9

Modha Rathiri

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4.8

Ram and Leela

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5.4

Anbe Diana

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5.8

Idhayam Murali

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4.8

Gatta Kusthi 2

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