Best comedy movies on ZEE5 in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
359 movies on ZEE5 in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.8. Most are in Hindi (122), Tamil (76), Telugu (60). Newest addition: English Vinglish, added to Netflix on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 18m · U · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (13.7K votes)
FunnyTwistyFast-pacedCold & detached
Dass specialises in small time kidnapping and has his own set of rules. The primary and most important among them is not to get involved with influential people. Three jobless youngsters meet Dass and the four take up an assignment for a hefty sum that throws away this primary rule and end up being chased by a dreaded
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2. English Vinglish (2012)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 14m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (45.7K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnLow-stakes
In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.
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3. Pad Man (2018)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 20m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (33.2K votes)
HeartwarmingLow-stakesFunnyStraightforward
Upon realizing the extent to which women are affected by their menses, a man sets out to create a sanitary pad machine and to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to the women of rural India.
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4. Manam (2014)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 43m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (13.5K votes)
TwistyHeartwarming
A married couple die in an accident, leaving behind a son. As he grows up and becomes successful, he comes across reincarnations of his father and mother as youngsters, and vows to bring them back together.
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5. 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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6. Hanu-Man (2024)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 39m · UA · Fantasy, Action · IMDb 7.7 (30.9K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
In a small village, Hanumanthu, a petty thief, finds a mysterious gem, that gives him god-like powers. Will he succeed in keeping these powers from falling into the wrong hands and save his village?
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7. Dhamaal (2007)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 15m · UA · Comedy, Adventure · IMDb 7.6 (23.6K votes)
FunnyFast-pacedLight-hearted
Four friends meet an underworld don who, on his deathbed, clues them in on hidden treasure buried in Goa. The group race towards Goa, not knowing that their plans will soon be foiled, albeit hilariously, by a police officer, who is also after the money.
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8. Don (1978)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 46m · U · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.7 (13.7K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedCold & detached
A ruthless gangster named Don is killed during a scuffle with the police. Since only DSP D'Silva knows of this incident, he recruits Vijay, who is a spitting image of Don, to replace the original Don and infiltrate his gang. D'Silva plans to nab the entire gang, but when he dies during a raid, the secret that Vijay is
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9. Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 3m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (29.0K votes)
TwistyHeartwarmingFunnyLight-hearted
Bitti Mishra is a bohemian Bareilly girl who falls deeply in love with Pritam Vidrohi, an author because she admires his progressive way of thinking. Finding him though proves to be as hard as looking for a needle in the haystack. So Bitti seeks the help of the local printing press-owner, Chirag Dubey on her journey of
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10. Oh My Kadavule (2020)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 34m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 8.0 (6.3K votes)
FunnyTwistyLight-heartedDialogue-driven
Arjun is conveniently married to his best friend Anu and their marriage turns out to be a nightmare since he is not really in love with her. When things get tough Arjun gets a second chance in life that could change his path and perspective altogether.
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11. Tamasha (2015)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 19m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (37.2K votes)
TwistyLow-stakesHeartwarmingFunny
Meeting while on vacation, Ved and Tara sense a connection but vow to keep their real identities a secret. Years later, their paths cross again.
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12. Kaalidhar Laapata (2025)
Movie · Hindi · 1h 49m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (10.3K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnLow-stakes
An ageing Kaalidhar escapes his family after overhearing their plans to abandon him. He meets the free-spirited Ballu, and they embark on an adventure to tick things off Kaalidhar's bucket list.
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13. Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam (2026)
Movie · Marathi · 2h 29m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (2.6K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarmingStraightforwardSlow-burn
Students and teachers from a Marathi school come together to save their school from demolition, as an international school is set to be built in its place. Personal challenges merge with institutional struggles as they seek preservation of Marathi-medium schools and their local culture, while also acknowledging the nee
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14. Malliswari (2004)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · U · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.8 (4.5K votes)
Light-heartedFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
A man falls in love with a woman, unbeknownst to the fact that she is a princess in hiding.
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15. Toilet: A Love Story (2017)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 35m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (26.4K votes)
FunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
A woman threatens to leave her husband unless he installs a toilet in their home. To win back her love and respect, he heads out on a journey to fight against the backward society.
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16. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 12m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (14.2K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-hearted
After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.
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18. Shree 420 (1955)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 48m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (3.4K votes)
FunnyFamily-friendly
The story of a small-town man who comes to make it big in the city, where he is almost instantly relieved of all his possessions. Homeless and penniless, he is taken in by a woman who looks after him.
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19. Socha Na Tha (2005)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 25m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.4 (8.4K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLight-hearted
Viren and Aditi refuse an arranged marriage and that creates a rift between their families. But when their friendship turns into love, it leads to chaos!
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20. Atharintiki Daaredi (2013)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 49m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (10.8K votes)
HeartwarmingFast-pacedFunny
Goutham promises his grandfather that he will reunite him with his estranged daughter, Sunanda. Posing as a driver, Goutham enters Sunanda's house but trouble soon follows.
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21. Kaagaz (2021)
Movie · Hindi · 1h 49m · UA · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (10.0K votes)
Family-friendlyFunny
Kaagaz (transl. Paper) is a biographical drama about a farmer, Lal Bihari's 19-year struggle to make himself come alive again when he is declared dead in Government records by interests keen to take over his assets.
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22. Writer Padmabhushan (2023)
Movie · Telugu · 2h 3m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 7.5 (5.6K votes)
Family-friendlyLight-heartedHeartwarmingFunny
Padmabhushan, a 25-year-old aspiring writer based out of Vijayawada and his middle class family, hopes to achieve greatness one day, or at least fame. When he falls for someone who loves his work, there comes a twist in the tale.
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23. Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 5m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (11.9K votes)
FunnyLow-stakesHeartwarming
Yogi and Jaya, who have polar opposite personalities and sensibilities, meet via an online dating app. This encounter turns into so much more when the two travel to Rishikesh.
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24. Vinodhaya Sitham (2021)
Movie · Tamil · 1h 37m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.0 (2.4K votes)
HeartwarmingDialogue-driven
A 50-something man, who dies following an accident, gets a chance to fulfil his wishes when Time lets him have 90 more days to live.
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25. 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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26. Killa (2014)
Movie · Marathi · 1h 47m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (2.1K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
An 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with the death of his father while trying to make new friends in an unfamiliar place, after his mother gets a job transfer.
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27. Uttama Villain (2015)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 53m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.3 (4.2K votes)
HeartwarmingFunnyTwisty
Superstar Manoranjan learns that he has only a few days to live and approaches his mentor, director Margadarisi to direct his next project — a folklore-ish comedy about a man who keeps cheating death and his role in saving a kingdom. Meanwhile, he has to sort out his personal lives, which involves an estranged son and
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28. Kolamavu Kokila (2018)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 20m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 7.3 (4.1K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A young woman takes up drug peddling to make money for the treatment of her mom, who has cancer.
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29. Boys (2003)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 52m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.2 (4.5K votes)
Heartwarming
The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.
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30. Elizabeth Ekadashi (2014)
Movie · Marathi · 1h 30m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.4 (1.1K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnStraightforward
During a financial shortcoming, A boy and his friends try to raise money to prevent his bicycle (Elizabeth) from being pawned off.
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