Best Bollywood Comedy Movies
The best Bollywood comedy movies, ranked by our own MastScore. Hindi comedies from satire to horror-comedy, with synopses, critic reviews, critic consensus, and cast. Every film here scored 60, or higher on MastScore.
Laapataa Ladies (2024)
88%Synopsis: Laapataa Ladies, released internationally as Lost Ladies, is a 2024 Indian Hindi language comedy-drama film directed by Kiran Rao. The movie is about the misadventures of two young brides who get lost… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics overwhelmingly praised Laapataa Ladies for combining gentle humour, feminist commentary and emotional warmth without becoming excessively preachy. Minor criticisms concerned a few contrived situations, broad messaging and the two hour runtime.
Starring: Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan
Directed By: Kiran Rao
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OMG 2 (2023)
86%Synopsis: OMG 2 is the story of Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, whose son Vivek is blamed for immoral conduct and thrown out of school. After learning Vivek was… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics praised the film’s progressive subject, Pankaj Tripathi’s performance, courtroom scenes and accessible treatment of sex education. The main criticisms concerned its preachy dialogue, convenient writing and uneven second half.
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, Arun Govil
Directed By: Amit Rai
#2Bala (2019)
83%Synopsis: Bala is a satirical comedy movie about a young man named Balmukund Shukla, who struggles with premature baldness and the societal pressures that come with it. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics praised Bala for its sharp humor, Ayushmann Khurrana’s strong performance, Yami Gautam’s comic turn, and its message of self acceptance. Some felt the second half became preachy and criticized the decision to darken Bhumi Pednekar’s skin. The broadly positive reviews were matched by strong box-office success.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam
Directed By: Amar Kaushik
#3Sitaare Zameen Par (2025)
83%Synopsis: Sitaare Zameen Par is a 2025 Indian Hindi language sports comedy-drama film directed by R. S. Prasanna, written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, and produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Sitaare Zameen Par received a mostly positive response, with critics praising its warmth, humour, inclusive message and heartfelt performances.
Starring: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh
Directed By: R. S. Prasanna
#4Khel Khel Mein (2024)
81%Synopsis: Khel Khel Mein is a 2024 Indian Hindi language comedy drama film written and directed by Mudassar Aziz. This movie revolves around a group of friends who gather for a dinner and… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Overall, reviewers found it a smart, funny and sensitive relationship comedy whose strong performances compensate for its minor pacing and writing flaws.
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Pragya Jaiswal, Ammy Virk
Directed By: Mudassar Aziz
#5Madgaon Express (2024)
80%Synopsis: Madgaon Express is a 2024 Hindi language crime comedy film, which follows childhood friends Dodo, Ayush, and Pinku as they embark on a chaotic trip to Goa that spirals out of control… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: A lively, unapologetically silly comedy elevated by excellent comic performances and Kunal Kemmu’s debut, despite occasional narrative clutter.
Starring: Avinash Tiwary, Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu Sharma, Nora Fatehi
Directed By: Kunal Kemmu
#6Bhediya (2022)
79%Synopsis: Bhediya is a comedy horror film of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a wolf, and begins to transform into a werewolf. The movie features Bhaskar's journey as he grapples with… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Bhediya wins praise for its polished VFX, lively comedy, atmospheric Arunachal setting and performances, particularly Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Banerjee. Its slow setup, long runtime and uneven environmental messaging prevent it from matching the sharper impact of Stree.
Starring: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Deepak Dobriyal, Abhishek Banerjee
Directed By: Amar Kaushik
#7Badhaai Ho (2018)
78%Synopsis: Badhaai Ho follows a young man whose life is turned upside down when his middle aged parents unexpectedly announce they are expecting another child. Embarrassment soon gives way to a funny, warm… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Badhaai Ho wins critics over with its warm humour, clever writing and excellent performances, particularly from Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao and Surekha Sikri. A few reviewers feel the film loses some momentum in the second half. Strong word of mouth also turned it into a major box office success.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sanya Malhotra, Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta
Directed By: Amit Ravindernath Sharma
#8Dream Girl (2019)
78%Synopsis: Dream Girl is a comedy-drama movie about Karam, a young stage actor who uses his talent for impersonating female voices to work at a call center, where he adopts the persona of… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics widely praised Ayushmann Khurrana, Annu Kapoor, the supporting cast and the funny dialogue, while some felt the story was thin and did not make enough of its interesting idea. Strong audience response helped the film become a Super Hit at the box office.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Manjot Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Vijay Raaz, Riteish Deshmukh
Directed By: Raaj Shaandilyaa
#9Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
78%Synopsis: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is an Indian Hindi language comedy horror film directed by Anees Bazmee, starring Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu, and follows travel vlogger Ruhaan Randhawa who poses as a… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 succeeds as an accessible crowd pleasing horror-comedy, driven by Kartik Aaryan's comic energy, lively supporting actors and an acclaimed dual performance from Tabu. Critics were less impressed by its insensitive jokes, weak romance, forgettable music, limited scares and stretched climax.
Starring: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra
Directed By: Anees Bazmee
#10Stree (2018)
77%Synopsis: Stree is a horror-comedy film about a young man who befriends a mysterious girl in a village, only to discover that she visits once a year and has a secret that his… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Stree wins critics over with its clever mix of horror, comedy and social commentary, led by Rajkummar Rao and a strong supporting cast. A few feel the plotting and climax could have been stronger. Strong word of mouth also turned the film into a major box office blockbuster.
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, Nora Fatehi, Vijay Raaz
Directed By: Amar Kaushik
#11Good Newwz (2019)
77%Synopsis: Good Newwz is a comedy film that follows two couples, Varun and Deepti Batra, and Honey and Monika Batra, whose lives become intertwined due to a mixup at a fertility clinic, resulting… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Good Newwz received positive reviews, with critics praising its fresh premise, humour and the performances of Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani. A smaller group felt the film became preachy or simplified its serious subject. The positive response translated strongly commercially, and the film became a Super Hit at the box office.
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Tisca Chopra
Directed By: Raj Mehta
#12Dunki (2023)
77%Synopsis: Dunki is a 2023 Indian Hindi language comedy drama film that follows Manu and friends as they attempt to immigrate from India to the United Kingdom using the dangerous "donkey flight" route. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics generally agreed that Shah Rukh Khan brings sincerity, charm and emotional weight, while Vicky Kaushal is the near unanimous scene stealer despite limited screen time. Reviewers appreciated the film’s humane focus on illegal migration, homesickness and friendship.
Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal
Directed By: Rajkumar Hirani
#13Jolly LLB 3 (2025)
77%Synopsis: Jolly LLB 3 is a 2025 Indian Hindi language legal comedy drama film written and directed by Subhash Kapoor. It is the third installment in the Jolly LLB series and the sequel… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Jolly LLB 3 received a mostly positive response, with critics praising its humour, courtroom drama, social message and the face off between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. Saurabh Shukla was widely singled out as a scene stealer.
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla
Directed By: Subhash Kapoor
#14Crew (2024)
76%Synopsis: Crew is a 2024 Indian Hindi language heist comedy that follows three air hostesses, Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya, who work for the struggling Kohinoor Airlines. Faced with financial difficulties and unpaid salaries,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Crew received a mostly positive critical response, with the strongest praise going to the chemistry of Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon, the breezy heist comedy tone, the glamour, the one liners and the female led mainstream packaging. Overall, critics treated it as a fun, light, female led entertainer that succeeds mainly because of its three leads.
Starring: Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma
Directed By: Rajesh Krishnan
#15Hichki (2018)
75%Synopsis: Hichki is a comedy-drama film starring Rani Mukerji as Naina Mathur, an aspiring teacher who is repeatedly rejected because of Tourette syndrome. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Hichki received mostly positive reviews. Rani Mukerji was the most praised part of the film, with critics also liking its hopeful message, student performances and emotional warmth. The main criticism was that the story was predictable and sometimes relied too heavily on sentiment.
Starring: Rani Mukerji
Directed By: Siddharth P. Malhotra
#16Stree 2 (2024)
74%Synopsis: Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank, a horror comedy, follows the town of Chanderi, which is haunted by a headless demon named Sarkata who abducts women. Vicky and his friends must confront this… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Stree 2 received a mostly positive critical response, with a few reservations. The strongest praise went to Rajkummar Rao’s comic timing, Abhishek Banerjee’s Jana, Pankaj Tripathi’s one liners, the Chanderi gang chemistry. The common criticism: several reviewers felt the sequel becomes too loud, too stretched in the second half, too dependent on cameos.
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Tamannaah Bhatia, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan
Directed By: Amar Kaushik
#17Chhichhore (2019)
73%Synopsis: Chhichhore is a 2019 coming of age comedy-drama movie that follows Aniruddh "Anni" Pathak, a divorced middle aged man who recounts his college days to his son following his failed engineering entrance… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics praised the movie's friendship, college nostalgia, humour, supporting cast and strong message about dealing with failure, although a few critics found the story familiar or too close to earlier college films. Strong word of mouth turned the film into a major commercial success.
Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma
Directed By: Nitesh Tiwari
#18Thamma (2025)
72%Synopsis: Thamma is a supernatural romantic comedy from Maddock’s horror comedy universe. The film follows Alok Goyal, a journalist who meets the mysterious Tadaka and gets pulled into a world of ancient Betaals,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Thamma received a mixed to positive response, with most critics agreeing that the film works best as a fun, massy horror comedy entertainer. Reviewers praised its comic energy, supernatural setup, performances and crowd pleasing moments
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Varun Dhawan
Directed By: Aditya Sarpotdar
#19Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019)
71%Synopsis: Pati Patni Aur Woh is a romantic comedy movie about a middle class government engineer from Kanpur whose marriage is tested by his controlling parents and his wife's desire to move to… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics were mixed to positive on Pati Patni Aur Woh. The cast, breezy humour and comic dialogue drew praise, but several reviewers criticised its sexism, stereotypes and shallow handling of infidelity. Audience response was stronger, and the film became a box office hit.
Starring: Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar, Ananya Panday, Aparshakti Khurana, Sunny Singh
Directed By: Mudassar Aziz
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