The best comedy movies on OTT for catching fun and laughter at home.
Bollywood has always placed a premium on comedy—via timeless laugh riots or new-age comedy-dramas. In 2025, OTT makes it easier than ever to catch some of the funniest and wittiest yet heartwarming Hindi films. From cult classics to gems of comedy from the past two to three years, here is a curated list of 20 Bollywood comedies and comedy-dramas you can stream right now.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983): Available on Prime Video
This satirical film packs a punch when it comes to corruption. The story follows two photographers who, while photographing a marriage, happen to witness a murder. Their attempted but botched story leads them (and the audience) down an absurd road of dark humor and slapstick comedy, solidifying the film as one of Bollywood’s significant satires.
Hera Pheri (2000): Available on Prime Video, MX Player, and YouTube
Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal are at their comic best in this cult comedy. The story involves three men trying to solve their financial troubles, which involves a kidnapping. The laughs and memorable punchlines are endless in this film.
Andaz Apna Apna (1994): Available on Prime Video, YouTube
Two lazy youngsters dream of marrying a rich heiress but end up entangled in a series of blunders and mistaken identities. With memorable performances by Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, this comedy has grown into a cult classic loved across generations.
Padosan (1968): Available on Prime Video
This musical comedy is about two boys in endless competition for the love of their neighbor. They get into all sorts of hilarious situations involving a bunch of misunderstandings and funny songs.
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003): Available on Prime Video
A gangster enters medical school to fulfill his father’s wishes. Chaos ensues as he enters the world of medicine. Full of comedy, heart, and warmth, the film makes you laugh and will make you evaluate society and social norms.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006): Available on Prime Video
In this sequel to Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., our friend is back, running around Mumbai with Gandhigiri, inspired by the philosophy of Gandhi. However, humor is laced with incredible lessons to be learned in life as you flow through the movie.
Gol Maal (1979): Available on Prime Video
A young man tells a tiny little white lie and ends up getting a job, and then his tiny white lie gets bigger, and the hijinks never stop as the situations become fun and comical. Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s classic is one of the finest examples of situational comedy in Hindi cinema.
3 Idiots (2009): Streaming on Netflix
This blockbuster is not just a comedy but also a heartfelt take on India’s education system. With laugh-out-loud moments and emotional depth, 3 Idiots continues to connect with audiences everywhere.
Kaagaz (2021): Streaming on Zee5
Kaagaz is inspired by a true story about a man whom the government has declared dead. His battle to prove that he is alive is filled with moments of whimsical humor, along with some genuine emotion.
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017): Streaming on Zee5
A comic romance about arranged marriage and career ambition, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana has plenty of comedy to accompany its emotional storyline, making it lighthearted yet meaningful viewing.
Bhoot Police (2021): Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
An inauspicious pair of brothers known for running a fake ghost-busting service unexpectedly run into a real ghost. Despite the mysterious, supernatural elements of the film, it is filled with cackle-worthy one-liners and comic banter.
Pagglait (2021): Streaming on Netflix
This black comedy follows the young widow of the husband who unexpectedly died. Her journey of self-discovery after her husband’s death is filled with sharp humor and layered emotional context, making it funny and thought-provoking.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022): Streaming on Netflix
When a fake ghostbuster gets involved with the supernatural, it leads to the perfect horror/comedy sequel to a movie that mostly misses the mark with spooky thrills and laugh-worthy antics.
Babli Bouncer (2022): Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
This refreshing and eccentric comedy follows a young woman in her new role as a bouncer in a massive nightclub. Tamannah Bhatia’s exuberant performance and the overall quirkiness are highlights.
Kathal—A Jackfruit Mystery (2023): Streaming on Netflix
This satire begins with the bizarre theft of a jackfruit and quickly becomes a witty commentary on media, politics, and bureaucracy. A sharp mix of absurdity and humor.
Tumse Na Ho Payega (2023): Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
A slice-of-life comedy about a young man chasing big dreams while constantly failing. Its charm lies in everyday struggles and relatable, funny situations.
Phone Bhoot (2022): Streaming on Prime Video
Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter star in this wacky ghost-hunting comedy filled with over-the-top humor and quirky gags.
Govinda Naam Mera (2022): Available on Disney+ Hotstar
A comedic thriller that follows an aspiring choreographer as he juggles a wife, a lover, and a malicious conspiracy. It delivers tension-laden suspense with a basket of turns and a dash of dark humor.
Crew (2024): Available on Netflix
A comedic heist film with Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon as flight attendants who unknowingly enter into a gold smuggling operation. Expect a little backdrop of crime and a lot of glamour and laughter.
Dream Girl 2 (2023): Available on Netflix
Ayushmann Khurrana is back as Pooja in this sequel, which has dialed up humor with mistaken identities, rom-com plots, and absurd family drama.
From the sharp satire of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro to the quirky fun of Dream Girl 2, Bollywood has built a comedy lineup that spans generations and genres. OTT platforms have gifted us with mainstream comedic content in 2025. No matter your taste for slapstick, situational, or dark humor, or happy tears, this roster is for each of you.
