Comedy movies are the best way to rejuvenate after a long day at work by helping us laugh the exhaustion out and uplifting our spirits. Luckily for us, Bollywood has mastered the art of making good comedy movies. Whether it’s old Bollywood comedy classics like Ram aur Shyaam and Seeta aur Geeta or the modern Golmaal franchise, these movies have always won people’s hearts time and again. Let’s look at the recent Hindi Comedy movies of 2023 that you can watch to explore the genre of Bollywood comedy even better.
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1. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar is a rom-com and the latest addition to the Luv Ranjan Universe. Being a Luv Ranjan movie, you know it had to be packed with the best LOL moments. A cherry on top of the comedy was the addition of Anubhav Singh Bassi, an eminent Indian stand-up comedian to the star cast. The plot of the movie too is fresh, dealing with Mickey and Tinni who grapple with the crises of their new relationship. The realistic portrayal of Indian families and the complexities of Indian relationships is what makes the movie even more relatable and funny.
Streaming platform: Netflix
2. Kanjoos Makkhichoos
Starring Kunal Khemmu, Shweta Tripathi, Raju Srivastav and Piyush Mishra, Kanjoos Makkhichoos is a comedy-drama with a heart-touching plot. The movie deals with a common man and how he puts together his savings to send his parents on a pilgrimage. His life however shatters when they go missing in the floods. The scenes that follow are worth the watch. The movie sends a strong message while maintaining the entertainment levels.
Streaming platform: ZEE5
3. Trial period
Directed by Aleya Sen, Trial Period is a romantic comedy starring Genelia Deshmukh and Manav Kaul. A distressed single mother gives into her son’s demand for a father on a trial period and hires an unemployed man to play the role. The movie is a hilarious depiction of what happens later with a few yet strong emotionally stirring scenes. It is one of the best Hindi comedy movies of 2023 that you shouldn’t miss out on.
Streaming Platform: JioCinema
4. Chhatriwali
Chhatriwali is a comedy-drama with a playful yet didactic plot. The movie highlights a topic that is considered taboo in our country, the topic of sex and sex education. While the topic itself is a bit sensitive, the concept of a woman talking about it is even more controversial. Starring Rakul Preet Singh and Sumeet Vyas as the main leads, the movie’s humorous approach to spreading this important message won the audience’s hearts.
Streaming platform: ZEE5
5. Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Kathal is a satirical drama that sheds light on the various problems in the Indian administrative and judicial system. Starring Sanya Malhotra, Anant Joshi, Vijay Raaz, and Rajpal Yadav, the movie has several subtle references to everything wrong with our society. The plot revolves around a police officer who, to prove her capability, helps solve the mystery of a politician’s missing jackfruit. This case instead leads her to solve the disappearance of a few girls in the area. It is a movie that will make you laugh first and ponder later.
Streaming platform: Netflix
6. Fukrey 3
It is a successful comedy movie franchise about a bunch of Delhi-based friends who have a record of creating chaos and comedy of errors with their antiques. And, in the third movie, this gang will win over Delhi and win the upcoming local elections against Bholi Punjaban. Well, they also go on a sudden and adventurous Africa trip- so a lot of fun and laughter is what this movie has in store for you!
Streaming platform: Prime Video
7. OMG 2
It is the sequel to the 2012 hit comedy-drama movie ‘OMG’. The second movie revolves around the life of a small-town devout father and Shiva Bhakt who is living a normal life. But, his life turns upside down when an embarrassing video of his son goes viral and people start criticizing them. The mental challenges that his son faces compel him to start reconsidering his own moral values and society’s set standards.
Streaming platform: Netflix
8. Thank You For Coming
A comedy thriller film about a young food vlogger who arranges her engagement party and calls over her long-term friends. She chooses to get hitched for eternity instead of a genuine romance. However, on the night of her engagement, she gets into something embarrassing but also has to find out details about it. The whole group of friends get caught up in the web of their own lies resulting in a lot of laughter-filled moments for us.
Streaming platform: Netflix
9. Tumse Na Ho Payega
A comedy-drama movie that most young populous would relate to! The movie is about Gaurav and his best friends who decide to quit their boring 9-5 jobs and follow their dreams. They open a startup company but there are challenges such as judgmental aunties, society, investors, and making an earning out of their dream company. Everyone dreams of choosing their way of living life and these people showed us that it is not simple but worth trying.
Streaming platform: Disney+Hotstar
10. The Great Indian Family
A comic family entertainer movie about Ved Vyas Tripathi popularly known as Bhajan Kumar belongs to a respectable Hindu family and is happy with his life, family, values, and religion. When someone drops a bomb that he might be a Muslim by birth- he starts questioning his identity, beliefs, and how much his family loves him.
Streaming platform: Prime Video
These Hindi comedy movies of 2023 reflect the industry’s ability to integrate comedy into complex themes so that movies don’t become too heavy and preachy. The comedy helps people loosen up, while the hidden subtext remains ingrained in their minds. Let us know which one of these movies you liked the most!