“Looking for a good laugh? Check out our list of the top 10 Hindi comedy movies from Bollywood. From Andaz Apna Apna to Welcome, these films are sure to bring a smile to your face. Featuring popular actors like Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Amol Palekar, these classic comedies are must-see for any fan of Hindi cinema.”
Below is the list of Top 10 Hindi Comedy Movies – Bollywood
Table of Contents
- Andaz Apna Apna
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa
- Hera Pheri
- Hungama
- Golmaal
- Dhol
- Dhamaal
- Malamaal Weekly
- Welcome
- Hulchul
Andaz Apna Apna
Two daydreamers – Amar and Prem – are the center of the plot. The dream of these young people is to become rich as soon as possible and live a luxurious life.
They learn that millionire Ram Bajaj’s daughter Raveena is in Ooty to find a suitable groom. Amar & Prem decide to impress Raveena and get a share in her father’s wealth.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a 2007 Indian comedy horror film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, and Amisha Patel in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film, Manichitrathazhu.
The story follows Siddharth Chaturvedi (Akshay Kumar), a psychiatrist who is called to investigate strange occurrences in a mansion in Uttar Pradesh. The mansion is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a courtesan named Manjulika (Vidya Balan), who had killed herself in the house several years earlier. Siddharth is aided in his investigation by his wife Avni (Amisha Patel) and his friend Aditya (Shiney Ahuja).
Bhool Bhulaiyaa received positive reviews upon release and was a commercial success at the box office. The film’s music, composed by Pritam, was also well received.
Hera Pheri
Hera Pheri is a 2000 Indian comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by A.G. Nadiadwala. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles, with Tabu and Om Puri in supporting roles.
The story follows Raju (Akshay Kumar), a poor man who becomes involved in a scheme to kidnap a wealthy man’s dog. The plan goes awry, and Raju and his accomplices, Shyam (Sunil Shetty) and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal), end up kidnapping the man’s daughter instead. The trio then have to deal with the consequences of their actions, including the wrath of the wealthy man, a corrupt police inspector, and the man’s vengeful daughter.
Hera Pheri was a critical and commercial success upon release and spawned two sequels: Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and Hungama 2 (2021). The film’s dialogues, particularly those of Paresh Rawal’s character, have become popular and are often quoted in popular culture.
Hungama
Hungama is a 2003 Indian comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Ratan Jain. The film stars Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Rimi Sen, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles, with Shakti Kapoor and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles.
The film follows a man named Anjali (Rimi Sen) who is trying to get her husband (Aftab Shivdasani) to pay more attention to her. In an attempt to get his attention, she lies about being pregnant, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and complications.
Hungama was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances and comic timing. The film’s music, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, was also well received. Hungama spawned a sequel, Hungama 2, which was released in 2021.
Golmaal
Golmaal is a 2006 Indian comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Dhillin Mehta. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, and Tusshar Kapoor in the lead roles, with Rimi Sen, Paresh Rawal, and Mukesh Tiwari in supporting roles.
The film follows a group of friends who are constantly getting into comical misunderstandings and mischief. The plot revolves around their efforts to win a cricket match and the challenges they face along the way.
Golmaal was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances and comic timing. The film’s music, composed by Vishal-Shekhar, was also well received. Golmaal spawned several sequels, including Golmaal Returns (2008), Golmaal 3 (2010), and Golmaal Again (2017).
Dhol
Dhol is a 2007 Indian comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Dhilin Mehta. The film stars Tusshar Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Khemu, and Tanushree Dutta in the lead roles, with Om Puri, Rasika Joshi, and Asrani in supporting roles.
The film follows a group of friends who get into comical misunderstandings and mischief while on a road trip to a wedding. The plot revolves around their efforts to win a dhol competition and the challenges they face along the way.
Dhol was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances and comic timing. The film’s music, composed by Pritam, was also well received.
Dhamaal
Dhamaal is a 2007 Indian comedy film directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Ritesh Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Javed Jaffrey in the lead roles, with Aashish Chaudhary, Asrani, and Vijay Raaz in supporting roles.
The film follows a group of four friends who discover a hidden treasure and set out on a comical adventure to find it. The plot revolves around their efforts to outsmart each other and various other characters who are also after the treasure.
Dhamaal was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances and comic timing. The film spawned a sequel, Double Dhamaal (2011), and a spin-off, Total Dhamaal (2019).
Malamaal Weekly
Malamaal Weekly is a 2006 Indian comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Percept Picture Company. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, and Rajpal Yadav in the lead roles, with Reema Sen, Asrani, and Lilette Dubey in supporting roles.
The film follows a group of poor villagers who form a lottery group in the hope of winning a large cash prize. The plot revolves around their comical efforts to win the lottery and the challenges they face along the way.
Malamaal Weekly was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances and comic timing. The film’s music, composed by Sajid-Wajid, was also well received.
Welcome
Welcome is a 2007 Indian comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, and Nana Patekar in the lead roles, with Paresh Rawal, Mallika Sherawat, and Feroz Khan in supporting roles.
The film follows a man named Uday Shetty (Nana Patekar) who falls in love with a woman named Sanjana (Katrina Kaif). The plot revolves around the comical misunderstandings and antics that ensue as Uday and his gangster brother (Anil Kapoor) try to win Sanjana’s affection and the challenges they face along the way.
Welcome was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances and comic timing. The film’s music, composed by Anand Raj Anand and Himesh Reshammiya, was also well received. Welcome spawned a sequel, Welcome Back (2015).
Hulchul
Hulchul is a 2004 Indian comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Ratan Jain. The film stars Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, and Amrish Puri in the lead roles, with Paresh Rawal, Jackie Shroff, and Priyanka Chopra in supporting roles.
The film follows Karan and Anjali, two individuals from rival families who are forced to marry each other. Despite their initial animosity, the two eventually fall in love and must deal with the consequences of their actions, including the wrath of their respective families.
Hulchul was a commercial success upon release and was praised for its performances, particularly those of Akshaye Khanna and Kareena Kapoor. The film’s music, composed by Anu Malik, was also well received.
