Comedy has been a strong genre that has impacted people’s lives since the beginning of the film. With his larger-than-life comedic character, Charlie Chaplin popularized the genre. On the other hand, Indian cinema evolved its brand of humour, irony, and social satire. Tamil cinema, being an important component of Indian cinema, has long been known for its rich cultural diversity.
Tamil Comedy Movies, one of India’s most important businesses, has produced comedies that have survived the test of time and become classic comedies. Here is a list of the best Tamil comedy films ever made. Some of these Tamil comedy films with Hindi dubbing may be seen on YouTube, Netflix, or Amazon Prime.
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14. Ethir Neechal (2013)
Siva Karthikeyan is an actor whose fame has skyrocketed in a short period. The hilarious feast by Siva Karthikeyan, who never fails to amuse with his excellent comedic timing, is Ethir Neechal’s most valuable asset. Kunjithapadham is a guy who is self-conscious about his surname. He changes his name for a change in his life, only to run into a few more issues. He resolves to run a marathon to show his value to his lady love. The film includes 160 minutes of laugh-out-loud humour with vivid graphics.
13. Chennai 600028 II (2016)
The sequel to Vikram Prabhu’s cult hit Chennai 600028 in Chennai 600028 II. All of the cricketers from the first section have now reached retirement age, and their enthusiasm for the game has waned. The Sharks squad reunites to rescue one of their pals’ love lives. Chennai 600028 is a fun film that isn’t quite as spectacular as the first. The antics of Premgi Amaren are guaranteed to make the audience laugh out loud. It’s worth seeing for its edgy performances and rib-tickling humour.
12. Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)
Varutha Padathu Vaalibar Sangam was the film that made Siva Karthikeyan famous. Bosepandi and Kodi are two rambunctious kids that cause a lot of trouble for the locals. Bosepandi falls in love with the daughter of the local head and must now use his charm to marry her. The film’s most valuable asset is Siva Karthikeyan’s naughty charm, as well as Sathyaraj’s passionate action (Kattappa). The film was made on a shoestring budget of 7 crores and managed to gross 70 crores, making it a major hit. Keep an eye out for Siva Karthikeyan’s charisma and Soori’s one-liners.
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11. Micheal Madhan Kama Rajan (1990)
One of the best comedies ever produced in Tamil cinema! Kamal Hassan performed four distinct parts in this film directed by the great Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Micheal, Madhan, Kama, and Rajan are the members of the team. The film, which also stars Urvasim Khushboo and Nagesh, is a laugh riot from beginning to finish. Kamal Hassan’s genius was in adding minute subtleties to vary his roles, resulting in one of the most memorable performances in his illustrious career. His flexibility, along with the director’s brilliance, made a lasting impression on the audience. Apoorva Sodharangal, a cult favourite, was Kamal Hassan and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s prior collaboration.
10. Panchathanthiram (2002)
K.S. Ravi Kumar and Kamal Hassan collaborated on several notable comedies. Panchathanthiram is one of those unforgettable comic dramas. Panchathanthiram is a slapstick comedy with fantastic comedic timing and ticking humorous modulations that is often re-watched on television. Ram, the main character, is a philanderer who changes his ways after marrying Mythili. A sequence of rib-tickling events, however, causes chaos in his life. The film was acclaimed for its performances as well as its hearty dose of slapstick humour.
9. Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
Black comedies are frequently produced in an industry that is regarded as the forerunner of Indie cinema culture. However, few of them amuse in the same manner as Soodhu Kavvum does. Soodhu Kavvum, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is a film about the ridiculous chores that individuals face in their daily life. Das assembles a gang and kidnaps Arumai, the son of a politician, to demand a ransom for his release. A sequence of circumstances derails his whole plan, resulting in one of Tamil cinema’s greatest comic dramas in recent memory.
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8. Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
Arun is one of those men who despise his overweight wife and has an extramarital affair. He leaves their house after a big fight with his wife when she discovers out. Leelavathi devises a scheme to sabotage his husband’s affair. A succession of rib-tickling moments follows. Sathi Leelavathi, starring Ramesh Aravind and Kalpana, is a cult favourite in the genre. Biwi No. 1 was the Hindi remake of the film.
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7. Chennai 600028 (2007)
Chennai 600028 is a well-known comedy film from recent years. The film, set against the background of the cricketing world, focuses on the themes of friendship, love, and competition in the Chennai suburbs. The Sharks, a local cricket team, won the local cricket competition. Even though they win, a split develops between the skipper and the bowler. Chennai 600028, directed by the uber-cool Venkat Prabhu, has developed a cult following since its premiere.
6. Boss Engira Baskaran (2009)
The film Boss Engira Baskaran was responsible for making the slogan Nanbendaa famous. Boss Engira Baskaran is a very entertaining film starring Arya, Santhanam, and Nayanathara in the main roles. Baskaran is a dropout from college who is evicted from his house. Baskaran organizes a coaching session for pupils with his buddy Nallathambi, resulting in a laugh riot. Santhanam’s punchlines and the film’s rib-tickling comedic moments are worth seeing!
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5. Apoorva Sodharangal (1989)
Apoorva Sodharangal, directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and based on the 1928 Charlie Chaplin film The Circus, became the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time. The film, which stars Kamal Hassan in three roles, is about two twins who are separated at birth. One of them joins a circus as a clown, while the other works as a mechanic. Apoorva Sodharangal is regarded as one of the best Tamil films ever produced. It’s worth seeing for the classic comedic moments!
4. Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
Avvai Shanmughi is a hilarious adaptation of the Hollywood classic Mrs Doubtfire. Avvai Shanmughi, starring Kamal Hassan in the famous titular role, is one of the most re-watched Tamil films of this period. The film, directed by K.S. Ravi Kumar was praised for the actor’s fantastic makeover as a woman and his near-portrayal as a woman. Watch Avvai Shanmughi for its clever one-liners and Kamal Hassan’s appeal, which also stars Gemini Ganeshan, Nassar, and Nagesh.
3. Bhama Vijayam (1967)
Bhama Vijayam, directed by legendary filmmaker K. Balachader, is a social satire that attempts to peep into the lives of middle-class families. Middle-class families have a funny habit of overspending, and their subsequent regrets are hilarious. The film follows a family as they compete with an actress who moves in next door. The race director’s superb narrative was highly praised and is now regarded as a Tamil cinema classic. Given its global narrative, Bhama Vijayam was subsequently recreated in different languages. Sowcar Janaki, Rajashri, Nagesh, Kanchana, and Balaiya appear in the main roles of Bhama Vijayam.
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2. Indru Poi Naalai Vaa (1981)
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa is an out-and-out comedy-drama directed by Bhagyaraj, who is renowned for his out-of-the-box innovative concepts and realistic portrayals of his characters. Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, starring Bhagyaraj, Pazhaniswamy, G. Ramli, and Radhika, is about three jobless guys who fall in love with the same lady. From beginning to finish, you’ll be entertained by their attempts to entice the main woman with hilarious antics. It’s worth seeing for the classic comic moments and hilarious one-liners.
1. Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
Kaadhallika Neramillai, starring Ravichandran, Kanchana, Nagesh, Muthuraman, and Balaiya, is one of Tamil cinema’s most enduring comedy films. This is a feature-length comedy-drama about a wealthy father who wants to marry his daughters to other affluent people. Despite the man’s wishes, his daughter falls for the impoverished characters who attempt to persuade him via pranks. The film includes a famous moment in which Nagesh, the renowned comic, recounts a horror film to his father. The whole film will have you in splits. It was subsequently recreated in numerous languages and is considered a classic comedy picture.
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