Best comedy Malayalam movies on Netflix in India

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

18 movies on Netflix in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.3. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity.

1. Minnal Murali (2021)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 38m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (35.6K votes)

Visually stunningTwistyFunny

A tailor gains special powers after being struck by lightning but must take down an unexpected foe if he is to become the superhero his hometown in Kerala needs.

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2. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 47m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (5.9K votes)

TwistyFamily-friendlyFunny

A group of Malayali travellers, returning to Kerala by bus after their visit to Velankanni, all doze off in a lazy nap after lunch. One of the travelers, James, stops the bus in a village in Tamil Nadu. He starts behaving like a native of the place and speaking in Tamil, confusing his fellow passengers and the villager

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3. Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam (2026)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 25m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 7.6 (3.4K votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedFunny

The family's journey to Sreekandapuram to settle the late Bharathan Nair's second wife and son takes a dark turn when an issue from his past resurfaces, leading to an unexpected crime. Forced into a desperate cover-up to protect their future, the family must navigate a treacherous path of secrecy and mounting pressure,

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4. Vikruthi (2019)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 3m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (2.7K votes)

FunnyFamily-friendly

Mistaking the sleeping passenger on his train for a drunk, a young man posts a picture of him online, unaware of his impulsive act's ugly repercussions.

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5. Thallumaala (2022)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 26m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (8.3K votes)

Fast-pacedFunny

Wazim is young, carefree and often drawn to fights. But when love blooms with a star vlogger, the impact of his fists could have disastrous effects.

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6. Bharathanatyam (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 1m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (3.2K votes)

Family-friendlyTwistyDialogue-driven

A man makes a startling discovery following his father's sudden hospitalization and attempts to prevent his family's secret from reaching the local townsfolk.

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7. Padmini (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 6.4 (1.6K votes)

FunnyDialogue-drivenLow-stakes

Rameshan, a lecturer and part-time poet, becomes the laughing stock of the village after his wife runs away on the wedding night. When he tries to overcome these taunts and win a second chance at love, he faces an uphill legal battle and toxicity of the society.

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8. Thrishanku (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 52m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 6.3 (712 votes)

Light-heartedFunnyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming

A small town couple, Sethu and Megha, plan to elope, but complications arise when Sethu's sister also decides to elope. Sethu and his quarrelling uncles must bring her back while trying to elope with Megha without getting caught.

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9. Sesham Mike-il Fathima (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 16m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.0 (986 votes)

Family-friendlyLow-stakesLight-heartedStraightforward

The story revolves around Fathima and her inspiring journey of becoming a football commentator.

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10. Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies (2026)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 14m · U/A 13+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.3 (5.0K votes)

FunnyFast-pacedStraightforwardVisually stunning

In the heart of Fort Kochi, three brothers and their crew of unlikely misfits stumble into the wild world of WWE-style costumed wrestling. What begins as a scrappy hustle soon explodes into a riot of masks, egos, and full-blown madness, all set against the backdrop of a city that never plays by the rules. But can their

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11. Masthishka Maranam (2026)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 27m · U/A 16+ · Science Fiction, Comedy · IMDb 6.3 (7.1K votes)

TwistyVisually stunningFunny

Plunging into a virtual reminiscence challenge to assuage his sorrow, a heartbroken dad uncovers a shocking revelation about Frida Soman, his long-admired icon and globally beloved luminary.

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12. Dear Friend (2022)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 57m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 5.9 (1.3K votes)

Funny

Vinod, Shyam, Arjun, Sajith and Jannath are friends residing in Bengaluru. They live, eat and party together and share a beautiful bond. At times, they pull brutal pranks on their besties like that of making one wear a funny superhero costume on their birthday night and taking him to the pub. Will these pranks become s

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13. Ayalvaashi (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 47m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 5.7 (907 votes)

Family-friendlyFunny

A petty misunderstanding changes Thajudheen and Benny's relationship from friends to foes. Thajudheen goes above and beyond to prove his innocence but ends up making things worse for his loved ones.

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14. Pennum Porattum (2026)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.0 (2.4K votes)

Cold & detachedTwisty

When a woman and her dog face public hostility, a village's hidden tensions erupt. A stark examination of mob mentality, social judgment, and how communities can turn cruel when seeking to punish perceived wrongs.

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15. Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil (2026)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 15m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 6.0 (3.2K votes)

Edge-of-seatFunnyDialogue-driven

Humble health care worker Sethu lives a quiet life caring for his sick brother — until a mysterious armed fugitive seeks refuge in his home.

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16. Thundu (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 6m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 5.1 (1.0K votes)

Family-friendlyLow-stakesStraightforwardLight-hearted

A constable aiming for a promotion unexpectedly encounters many problems. Facing the issues with humor and compassion, he works to overcome them.

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17. Maniyarayile Ashokan (2020)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 50m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 4.7 (1.5K votes)

Family-friendlyFunnyLow-stakesHeartwarming

When his unlucky horoscope doesn't bode well for his future wife, an earnest bachelor goes to surprising lengths to get the family he's always wanted. Will the stars align?

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18. Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira (2025)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 33m · U/A 13+ · Drama, Romance · IMDb 5.2 (4.2K votes)

HeartwarmingLight-hearted

Jilted at his wedding, Aby encounters a reserved woman needing help. As they heal together, his ex returns with newfound insight into his dreams. A hidden truth leads Aby to find peace.

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