10 Recent Comedy Movies To Watch Online That'll Fill Your Days With Laughter & Joy

Once again, the bittersweet days of binge-watching are back. With us spending the weekends at home, we are always hungry for a good dose of entertainment & laughs, and a weekend movie binge-watch with us lazily sprawled on the couch and a bowl of popcorn and homemade cheesy fries is the way to go. The only thing missing, which comedy movie should we watch that will ease away our worries, if only for a few hours?

1. Roohi

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Roohi is the latest movie of the newly popular genre horror-comedy, starring our sweetheart actor Rajkumar Rao, Jhanvi Kapoor, and the beloved comic Varun Sharma AKA Choocha from Fukrey (now you know for sure it’s gonna be entertaining). The story is about how 2 bumbling pals are hired to kidnap a bride and find themselves in trouble when one falls for their abductee and the other for the spirit possessing her. Revolving around the theme of forced marriages but still managing to make us laugh with some interesting, funny and horror sequences, you can totally watch the movie for entertainment & laughs!

Watch Online Here | Roohi

2. Middle-Class Melodies 

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Middle-Class Melodies is an Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film, about Raghava, a young man who runs an eatery in his village but wishes to open a small hotel in a nearby town, and how he overcomes the number of challenges he faces in his quest. It’s a simple and heartwarming story that will have you smiling from the first scene to the last. The film never overplays the emotions, keeping the humour and anger both light and natural, making it an absolute delight to watch. 

Watch Online Here | Middle-Class Melodies

3. Thunder Force

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Thunder Force is a 2021 American superhero comedy film about two childhood best friends who reunite as an unlikely crime-fighting superhero duo when one invents a formula that gives ordinary people superpowers. It’s an enjoyable watch, with many moments where you laugh out loud and have fun. Thunder Force is a unique take on the viral superhero movie, where the lead ladies look like average, vibrant, everyday, real-life women. The hilarious team McCarthy and Falcone make will have you cracking up at each scene!

Watch Online Here | Thunder Force

4. Scoob!

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Our favourite childhood mystery detective team and Scooby-Dooby-Doo are back for action on Amazon Prime! Watch them as they solve their most challenging mystery ever - a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global dog-pocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone could have imagined. Zoinks! A perfect movie to enjoy with the whole fam, and spend time with your little kiddos. Scoob! is a fun & nostalgic watch that rains down a parade of memories, and is funny mixed with some good ol’ dose of mystery and friendship. You now know the answer to ‘Scooby-Dooby-Do, where are you?’

Watch Online Here | Scoob!

5. Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari 

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Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is a light, fun, romantic, family-comedy starring Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Manoj Bajpai. Goofy Suraj played by the charming Diljit Dosanjh makes you smile (obviously) with his slapstick comedy & charm. Of course, Manoj Bajpai is a show-stealer in his own right. A fun & simple, yet fresh story makes it a good watch. Suraj, an eligible bachelor, finds himself getting rejected by the families of many potential brides. Soon, he learns that a wedding detective named Madhu Mangal Rane is the reason. It’s a good movie to pass time at home, for it’s a light, enjoyable and fun watch!

Watch Online Here | Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari 

6. Coming 2 America

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Coming 2 America is a 2021 American comedy film that is a sequel to the 1988 film; Coming To America’ starring Eddie Murphy. The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son. The movie, like its predecessor, is heartfelt, visually appetizing with the story, effects, and clothes being top scale for a big-screen comedy. The range of characters from Murphy & Hall is a wonderful comic vehicle throughout the whole movie. Watch now for a good time & silliness overload.

Watch Online Here | Coming 2 America

7. Chhalaang

Another entertaining film by the gem Rajkumar Rao, who always leaves us amazed with his natural acting and smooth portrayal of versatile emotions, Chhalaang, wins us over with its positivity, which is a feeling we all need in these tough times. Montu is a lazy physical training instructor who does the bare minimum to stay employed. However, when a new teacher threatens to take his job and the woman he loves, he rises up to the challenge. Hence, taking us on the road of his self-improvement & discovery. The simple and realistic story is humorous yet heart-warming.

Watch Online Here | Chhalaang

8. Kaagaz

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Finally, the Pankaj Tripathi starrer Kaagaz. A biographical drama based on Lal Bihari ‘Mritak’, a poor farmer who was declared dead on official records (hence, the name Kaagaz), is a fresh, interesting & witty take on the life of a person with tragedy, emotion, comedy & a never-give-up attitude. The film has a mix of very funny & thoughtful moments alike. A must-watch for a fun and inspirational time!

Watch Online Here | Kaagaz

9. Ludo

Ludo is an Indian dark comedy, crime film written and directed by Anurag Basu. The old and quirky song ‘Arre O Beta Ji’ hijacked our social media with the cast of the film nodding their heads to it. This is just one of the reasons for the immense popularity of this film, which involves 4 seemingly wildly different stories which overlap at the whims of fate, chance, and one eccentric criminal. With a gem of a star cast, Ludo is a crazy & chaotic rollercoaster adventure with impressive performances. It's a brilliant dark comedy with spellbinding writing & masterful direction by Anurag Basu. Don’t miss this delightful watch!

Watch Online Here | Ludo

10. Inspector Vikram 

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Inspector Vikram is a cool, fun-filled, masala entertainer that’s colourful & pleasing to the eyes too. It’s a Kannada cop-comedy thriller, starring the much-loved Bhavana Prajwal jodi. Inspector Vikram is the typical do-gooder cop, who also entertains and ensures no crime is left unsolved. However, things take a turn when he encounters a criminal mastermind, who runs a drug racket. Inspector Vikram is definitely worth a watch for those who like typical commercial fare, as it has enough action, romance, and drama, while still remaining pleasing to the eyes. Hence, a few hours of pure entertainment!

Watch Online Here | Inspector Vikram

Which one are you gonna watch to lighten up the mood as we stay in our homes to stay safe?