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.
Queen (2014)
90%Synopsis: After her fiance cancels their wedding, a shy Delhi woman decides to travel alone on her planned honeymoon to Paris and Amsterdam. Along the way, she discovers friendship, independence and newfound confidence. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics overwhelmingly praised Kangana Ranaut's exceptional performance, Vikas Bahl's sensitive direction and the film's heartwarming story of independence.
Starring: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao, Lisa Haydon
Directed By: Vikas Bahl
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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
#2Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015)
86%Synopsis: Tanu and Manu's marriage collapses. Tanu returns to India, where she rekindles old relationships, while Manu becomes infatuated with a lookalike of Tanu, leading to comedic and romantic entanglements. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics strongly praised Kangana Ranaut's double role performance, the dialogue, humour and supporting cast, with only some concerns about the second half and climax.
Starring: Kangana Ranaut, R Madhavan, Swara Bhaskar, Deepak Dobriyal, Jimmy Sheirgill
Directed By: Aanand L. Rai
#3OMG 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
#4Piku (2015)
83%Synopsis: Piku is about an architect, Piku Banerjee, who cares for her hypochondriac father, Bhashkor, while navigating her own life and a reluctant road trip to Kolkata. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Piku won critics over with its natural performances, sharp writing and warm, funny portrayal of an ageing father and his daughter. A few critics found the repeated arguments, or toilet humour excessive, but the reception was overwhelmingly positive.
Starring: Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Akshay Oberoi, Raghubir Yadav
Directed By: Shoojit Sircar
#5Bala (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
#6Sitaare 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
#7PK (2014)
82%Synopsis: A stranded alien loses the device that can take him home and begins searching for God after people tell him divine help is his only answer. His innocent questions soon expose contradictions… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics widely praised Aamir Khan's performance, Rajkumar Hirani's direction, the humour and the film's bold questions about religion and superstition. The main criticism was that the second half becomes more preachy, sentimental and conventional than the stronger first half.
Starring: Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Sushant Singh Rajput, Boman Irani, Saurabh Shukla
Directed By: Rajkumar Hirani
#8Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
82%Synopsis: An Indian man with a magnanimous heart takes a young mute Pakistani girl back to her homeland to reunite her with her family. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics praised the emotional story, Salman Khan's restrained performance, Harshaali Malhotra and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, while some found the film too long and sentimental.
Starring: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Harshaali Malhotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Om Puri, Meher Vij
Directed By: Kabir Khan
#9Khel 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
#10Madgaon 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
#11Bhediya (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
#12Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
78%Synopsis: Prem is pressured into marrying Sandhya, an educated woman he rejects because of her weight. Their troubled arranged marriage changes as they begin to understand and respect each other. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Dum Laga Ke Haisha was widely praised for its honest writing, warm humour, realistic small town setting and strong performances, especially Bhumi Pednekar.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra
Directed By: Sharat Katariya
#13Badhaai 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
#14Dream 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
#15Bhool 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
#16Tumhari Sulu (2017)
77%Synopsis: Sulu is a cheerful Mumbai housewife who unexpectedly becomes a late night radio jockey. Her new career brings excitement and independence, but also creates pressure at home. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics praised Vidya Balan's warm, natural performance, Manav Kaul's support and the film's relatable humour and middle class setting. The main complaints were its length, slower second half and added family drama.
Starring: Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul, Neha Dhupia
Directed By: Suresh Triveni
#17Hindi Medium (2017)
77%Synopsis: Hindi Medium follows a wealthy couple from Chandni Chowk who strive to secure their daughter Pia's admission into a prestigious English medium school, believing it will elevate their social status. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics broadly praised Hindi Medium for Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar and Deepak Dobriyal's performances, its sharp humour and its relatable look at school admissions, class divisions. Overall, most critics felt the strong cast, humour and important subject made it a warm and worthwhile social comedy.
Starring: Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Amrita Singh, Deepak Dobriyal, Neha Dhupia
Directed By: Saket Chaudhary
#18Stree (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
#19Good 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
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