Best comedy Kannada movies in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated 23 October 2026 · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

71 movies in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.7. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

1. 777 Charlie (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 46m · UA · Drama, Adventure · IMDb 8.6 (49.0K votes)

HeartwarmingLow-stakesSlow-burn

Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.

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2. The Devil (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 47m · U/A 13+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (6.0K votes)

Rajashekar (Chief Minister of Karnataka) is framed, so his secretary recruits Krishna, a kindhearted lookalike, to impersonate the violent heir Dhanush. When the real Dhanush returns, both men clash for political power and Rukmini’s love. Krishna must protect Rukmini from Dhanush while also rising as a leader the peopl

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3. Kirik Party (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (8.7K votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakes

Karna from a small town has joined this engineering college and he gangs up with his hostel mates Loki, Alexander, Manja and others to fuel a lot of mischief in the college.

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4. Mungaru Male (2006)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 23m · U · Music, Comedy · IMDb 8.4 (4.4K votes)

HeartwarmingLight-heartedFamily-friendlyFunny

Preetham loves Nandhini, whose marriage is already fixed. He feels bad and leaves the place. Nandini challenges him to win her heart. Preetham accepts the challenge.

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5. Avane Srimannarayana (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 3h 3m · UA · Fantasy, Action · IMDb 7.8 (9.6K votes)

Visually stunningEdge-of-seatTwistyFast-paced

In the pursuit of solving an ancient mystery of Amaravati, Narayana, a corrupt cop, must battle the dangerous clan of dacoits and it's fierce leader.

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6. Rathnan Prapancha (2021)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (4.5K votes)

HeartwarmingDialogue-drivenLow-stakes

Rathnakara is an insurance agent living a mundane life with his unapologetically loud mother Saroja. An uncomfortable truth about his life leads him to go on a trail to find his world. What does he learn eventually?

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7. Su from So (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 15m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Horror · IMDb 7.6 (8.1K votes)

Funny

In a peaceful village full of joy, laughter, and vibrant life, everything seems perfect—until one day, the devil arrives. What follows is a hilarious chain of events that flips the entire village upside down!

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8. Bell Bottom (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (3.3K votes)

FunnyTwisty

A fun ride to the 80s where a detective solves the mystery of serial police station robbery.

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9. Googly (2013)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 24m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.6 (3.7K votes)

FunnyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes

Sharath and Swathi meet in Bangalore and fall in love but due to misunderstandings, they drift apart. Two years later, destiny brings them face-to-face at a friend's wedding.Less

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10. Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 11m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.9 (1.8K votes)

Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes

Janardhan a 28 year old Kannada Lecturer from Mangalore who is quite an introvert comes to know from an astrologer that he would attain sanyasa (embrace asceticism) if he doesn't get married within a year. Hearing this Janardhan is now in a situation of trouble & desperation as he has never had a decent conversation wi

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11. Brat (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · U/A 16+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (2.1K votes)

Edge-of-seat

A son’s rebellion against his father’s strict moral code leads to a tense adventure. Kristy challenges Constable Mahadevaiah’s unwavering honesty as he pursues his own path.

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12. Gatha Vaibhava (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · U/A 16+ · Fantasy, Romance · IMDb 8.1 (1.1K votes)

TwistyVisually stunningHeartwarming

Gatha Vaibhava is a fantasy drama that weaves together history, mythology, and destiny. When Purathan and Adhunika meet in the present, they embark on a mystical journey through their past lives from the divine realms of Devaloka to Vasco da Gama's voyage and the coastal lands of pre-independence Karnataka. As echoes o

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13. Kaatera (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 57m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (3.8K votes)

TwistyFast-pacedVisually stunningDark & gritty

Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1970s, unfolds the tale of farmers confronting challenges that intricately shape the course of their lives.

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14. Operation Alamelamma (2017)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 18m · U · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (1.3K votes)

TwistyFamily-friendly

Purmy's life turns upside down when gets framed for kidnapping John, the schoolgoing son of a businessman, after he picks up an abandoned luggage, lying on the street. With the ongoing investigation, a number of twists and turns make the police suspect everyone, including their own kin.

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15. Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 31m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (3.3K votes)

Family-friendlyFunnyHeartwarmingLight-hearted

On the day of Gandhi Jayanti, when meat sale is prohibited nationwide, an 11-year-old girl goes on a quirky adventure in pursuit of a forbidden chicken curry.

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16. Aachar & Co (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 43m · Family, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (1.2K votes)

Slow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakesFunny

Set against the backdrop of 1960s Bangalore, Aachar & Co. follows the journey of a traditional family as they navigate the challenges of embracing modernity while honouring their roots. The film brings together a delightful mix of nostalgia, humour, and drama, capturing the essence of that era.

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17. Badava Rascal (2021)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 13m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (1.8K votes)

Funny

Badava Rascal is the journey of Shankar who lives life on his own terms. When he gets kidnapped along with his friend over trivial issues by goons, how does he get out of the trouble and what is the motto of abduction unravels the theme of the story.

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18. Rama Rama Re (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 54m · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 8.2 (781 votes)

Edge-of-seatCold & detachedDark & grittyMature

Story of a convict on death row, who escapes from prison and accidentally ends up with a veteran who is called upon by the authorities to teach the process of hanging a convict to the new staff.

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19. Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 16m · U/A 13+ · Comedy · IMDb 7.2 (2.1K votes)

FunnyTwistyFast-pacedDialogue-driven

When the warden of their hostel takes his own life, a group of students conspire to make it look like an accident for fear that they will be blamed.

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20. Daredevil Musthafa (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 38m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (991 votes)

Light-heartedFunnyStraightforwardFamily-friendly

Ramanuja lyengari and his gang plan to get Musthafa expelled from the college. A series of fun-filled adventures lead to a riveting cricket match which will decide everybody's fate.It is based on K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi’s short story of the same name. In a first of its kind attempt, 100+ fans of the writer have come

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21. Paramathma (2011)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 12m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.4 (1.4K votes)

Family-friendlyLow-stakesHeartwarming

The story of Paramathma focus on the philosophy that those who are very close to heart leave us quickly. A section of the society believes this and longevity is cut short by destiny as villain.

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22. Katheyondu Shuruvagide (2018)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 25m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (1.6K votes)

HeartwarmingLow-stakesFamily-friendlySlow-burn

A young resort owner, Tarun, is going through a rough time and tries to deal with disappointments, failures, and struggles of his life. In the process of doing so, he strikes up a great bond with a resort guest, Tanya. Will this bond help them to find a new meaning of love and life?

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23. Hondisi Bareyiri (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 13m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (733 votes)

Slow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarmingStraightforward

A story of a bunch of college friends who reunite after many years. It focuses on their college life, leading to the responsibilities of adulthood and their struggle to find solace amidst their complex relationships.

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24. 1st Rank Raju (2015)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 28m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (715 votes)

Family-friendlyLow-stakesLight-heartedStraightforward

Raju is a quintessential geek, who aims at always securing the first place. His parents sacrifice everything to ensure he is a consistent topper. What happens when he has to face the real world on his own?

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25. Mayabazar 2016 (2020)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 13m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (1.0K votes)

Funny

An honest cop, a conman and a hopeless romantic form an unusual team during the days of demonetisation to pull off a scam. A scam that is bigger than demonetisation, but things go haywire.

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26. Kempe Gowda (2011)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (1.0K votes)

An enraged and influential gangster plans the ultimate vengeance against an honest police officer.

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27. Love OTP (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 20m · U/A 16+ · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.1 (1.1K votes)

Funny

Akshay finds himself in a hilarious mess when he falls in love with two girls at the same time, without either of them knowing. To make things worse, his strict father is completely against love. Now, Akshay must juggle both sides, hide the truth, and somehow escape the chaos hes created.

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28. My Autograph (2006)

Movie · Kannada · 3h 5m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (489 votes)

Low-stakesFamily-friendlySlow-burnHeartwarming

The story revolves around Shankar, working in an advertising agency who comes to his village to invite his friends to his marriage. He remembers the good old days and also sees how his friends are faring now. All this is told in flashback.

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29. Humble Politician Nograj (2018)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 24m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 6.9 (1.3K votes)

FunnyCold & detachedFamily-friendly

Nograj, a narcissistic crazy politician who exploits a city and its resources. The film is about Nograj's aspirations to becoming the MLA in the upcoming elections and the opposition he faces.

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30. Lucky Man (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (715 votes)

FunnyHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes

Arjun and Anu, best friends who are married, are on the verge getting a divorce. Arjun happens to meet God, who inquires about what went wrong with this couple. If Arjun gets a second chance to live his life without making the same mistakes, can he get a happily ever after?

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