1.KAAGAZ (2021)

Kaagaz is a biographical comedy directed by veteran film director Satish Kaushik. It stars Pankaj Tripathi in the lead role, playing a man who is falsely declared dead as per government records. It charts his journey through the annals of government, bureaucracy, and the judiciary. The movie is a typical small-town story and was released directly on Zee5. The performances of Pankaj Tripathi and Satish Kaushik, as well as the storyline, were praised by the critics.

2.CHINTU KA BIRTHDAY (2020)

Chintu Ka Birthday is the first film produced under the AIB First Draft banner. It stars Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome, and Seema Bhargava, and was written and directed by Devanshu Singh and Satyanshu Singh. The movie is the story of an Indian family that illegally migrated to Iraq and now wishes to get back home after the US invasion of the country. The story and the screenplay were praised by critics, alongside the performances of the main cast.

3.DREAM GIRL (2020)

Dream Girl stars Ayushmann Khurrana and is directed by debutante Raaj Shaandilyaa. The movie is the story of Karamveer, played by Khurrana, employed at a call centre due to his ability to talk in a woman’s voice. However, his unique talent soon spells trouble for him. The movie was a critical as well as a commercial success and is the latest in a string of low budget movies starring Khurrana to do well at the box office.

4.TOILET: EK PREM KATHA (2017)

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was a courageous film even for its time, and it is full of moments that will make you laugh out loud. It stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar and was directed by Shree Narayan Singh. The movie is the story of Keshav and Jaya, a newly married couple that has a fallout when Jaya complains of the lack of a toilet in Keshav’s house. The movie was a success with the critics and at the box office.

5.QARIB QARIB SINGLLE (2017)

Qarib Qarib Singlle stars Irrfan Khan in what might be conservatively called an unconventional role for him. It was directed by Tanuja Chandra. It charts the journey of two personalities that meet each other through a dating app and set out on a string of journeys to explore their past. The film received positive reviews from the critics and the audience and is flush with a generous serving of humorous moments.

6.SHUBH MANGAL SAAVDHAN (2017)

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is another Ayushmann Khurrana classic that easily makes its way into the list of best comedy movies on Zee5. It was directed by R.S. Prasanna and also stars Bhumi Pednekar. The film is the story of an engaged couple whose relationship is goes into a tailspin as erectile dysfunction is discovered. The movie wasn’t just a sleeper hit at the box office but also met with wide critical acclaim. The performances of the lead cast were especially appreciated.

7.ENGLISH VINGLISH (2012)

English Vinglish was the comeback of Sridevi into Hindi comedy movies after a hiatus of decades and was an instant hit. It ranks highly on any comedy movies list and is certainly among the best comedy movies on Zee5. The movie was also the directorial debut of Gauri Shinde. It follows the life of Shashi, a homemaker who visits the US for a marriage but does not know English. She starts taking English classes with an eccentric group of people.

8.NEBRASKA (2013)

Nebraska is among the top Hollywood comedy movies of the last decade and one of the best comedy movies on Zee5. It was directed by Alexander Payne and stars Bruce Dern in the lead role. It is the story of an aged alcoholic who discovers a $1 million prize in the sweepstakes and decides to undertake a journey to Lincoln, Nebraska, to redeem it. The movie was loved by the critics and also received three Academy Award nominations in 2013.

9.TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS (2015)

Tanu Weds Manu Returns earned its place in the Hindi comedy movies hall of fame, as well as the list of best comedy movies on Zee5. It is considered one of the best performances that Kangana Ranaut has given, that too in a double role. The movie is directed by Aanand L. Rai and follows the aftermath of the marriage of Tanu and Manu in the first movie, after which they have a falling out. In the film, Manu develops an affinity for a Tanu lookalike.

10.JUDGEMENTALL HAI KYA (2019)

Judgementall Hai Kya is yet another path-breaking performance by Kangana Ranaut. The movie also stars Rajkummar Rao, but Kangana truly takes the cake with her performance as a traumatised dubbing artist. The movie was directed by Prakash Kovelamudi and met with moderate box office success but pleased critics no end. Especially appreciated were the unconventional storyline with multiple twists and turns throughout and the performance of Kangana. The movie continues to have a cult following online.

11.HAPPY BHAG JAYEGI (2016)

Happy Bhag Jayegi is a directorial venture of Mudassar Aziz and stars Diana Penty, Abhay Deol, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Ali Fazal. It has gained quite a following since it released and has great watch value due to the wholesome entertainment it provides. The story follows a girl who elopes on the day of her marriage, but instead of meeting the intended boy, she ends up at the house of a Pakistani politician. The chaos that follows is the subject of the movie.

12.SURAJ PE MANGAL BHARI (2020)

Among the top comedy films on Zee5 is Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Sheikh, and Manoj Bajpai. It was released in late 2020 after the cinemas opened up and then released on Zee5. It was directed by Abhishek Sharma and is the story of Suraj, who finds his engagements getting broken off midway due to no real fault of his. He later discovers that a marriage detective named Mangal is the reason for his supposed bad luck.

13.KHOOBSURAT (2014)

Khoobsurat is a remake of a movie of the same name starring Rekha and stars Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan. It is a romantic comedy produced by Disney and styled in a very similar way to Disney princess movies. It follows the story of Milli, who is a physiologist and works for a royal family. She falls for the young prince, but his family doesn’t appreciate her warmth. The movie was a box office success and also met with positive reviews from the critics.

14.VEERE DI WEDDING (2018)

Veere Di Wedding is among the latest comedy movies on Zee5 and features an ensemble cast of Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Swara Bhasker, Shikha Talsania, and Neena Gupta. The movie is based on various other bachelorette party movies that we have seen over the years and is specifically aimed at the youth. The movie was a real success at the box office, and individual performances by Kareena Kapoor and Neena Gupta were praised by critics as well.

15.WELCOME BACK (2015)

Welcome Back is the second film of the Welcome franchise and is as much a laugh riot as the first one. It was directed by Aneez Bazmee and stars Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in the lead, with Paresh Rawal, Dimple Kapadia, Shruti Haasan, John Abraham, and Naseeruddin Shah in supporting roles. The ensemble cast is aided by excellent production value and loads of entertainment as well as laughs, making this one of the best comedy movies on Zee5.

16.HOUSEFULL (2010)

Housefull is considered one of the best Hindi comedy movies of the new millennium. The film was so successful that it spawned its franchise, and each movie of the franchise has been an immense success. The first movie was directed by Sajid Khan and starred Riteish Deshmukh and Akshay Kumar, with Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, and Chunkey Pandey. The movie was one of the highest-grossing movies of that year and turned out to be an absolute laugh riot that hasn’t stopped since.

17.GRAND MASTI (2013)

Much like the Housefull franchise, the Masti franchise has also been immensely successful at the box office. Grand Masti is the second movie of the franchise and was directed by the veteran director Indra Kumar. It stars Aftab Shivdasani, Vivek Oberoi, and Riteish Deshmukh as three friends who go tn a college reunion and get spiralled into loads of trouble. The movie was made on a small budget but turned into a huge box office success. It continues to be a popular movie with high rewatch value online.

18.THE FAKIR OF VENICE (2019)

The Fakir of Venice could never make it to the theatres, but for anyone who has watched it, it is one of the best comedy movies on Zee5. It stars Farhan Akhtar and Annu Kapoor as the two protagonists. It is the story of a young man who an art gallery hires to find a fakir from India. He tries to pull off a huge con in front of millions of visitors and the gallery owners.

19.YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA PHIR SE (2018)

Yamla Pagla Deewana is another franchise that has won the hearts of audiences across India. For older fans of Dharmendra, and not so old fans of Sunny and Bobby Deol, Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se is perhaps one of the best comedy movies on Zee5. The three protagonists play father and sons in the movie as well. The movie can often be pure slapstick, but more often is just a pure unabashed comedy that can bring tears of laughter to your eyes.

20.HAPPY ENDING (2014)

Happy Ending is an urban comedy starring Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D’Cruz, Kalki Koechlin, Govinda, and Ranveer Shorey. It is directed by Raj and D.K. and is the story of a writer who is suffering from writer’s block and encounters withdrawal of support from his publisher. To get back his mojo, he must do something fast. The movie has a feel-good factor and can bring a smile to your face. Govinda’s performance makes it one of the best comedy films on Zee5 India.