What are the ingredients you need to make a blockbuster South Indian movie? Answer: A truck of comedy, some action, and a pinch of drama, and your films are ready to be served to the people. South Indian movies have come a long way in the history of cinema, competing with Bollywood and managing to entertain people. Hence, most of the latest South Indian movies are dubbed in Hindi for better reach. South Indian movies are not only preferred in the South, but its popularity has been extended to the level where Bollywood is remaking the South Indian Films.
Actors like Allu Arjun, Joseph Vijay, and Ram Charan not only make us swoon but make us laugh so hard that we suffer from stomach aches! And legendary actors Rajnikanth and Brahamanandam Kanneganti have a special place in our hearts when it comes to comedy. South Indian Movies has always been known as masala entertainers, but now they are even creating good niche movies, be it comedy or action movies. If you are a fan of South comedy movies, here is a list of the best Hindi dubbed South Indian comedy Movies for you to enjoy in 2023 and the best part is you can watch most of these South Indian Movies on YouTube for free.
Best Hindi Dubbed South Indian Comedy Movies List (Updated 2023) –
1) Bedurulanka 2012 (2023)
Director: Clax
Genre: Comedy
IMDb Rating: 7/10
This Hindi dubbed South movies is a story of Bedurulanka village where a rumor spreads about the end of the world. Some people thrives passion to survive while others want to take advantage of the fear. It’s an interesting tale of comedy mixed with hope and passion.
2) Hostel (2021)
Director: Manoj Kumar Natarajan
Genre: Comedy
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Plot: The movie follows the story of three friends who are looking for a hostel to stay in while attending college in South India. They end up in a hostel that is run by a strict warden who has a long list of rules that the students must follow. The friends struggle to adjust to their new surroundings and the strict rules, leading to several hilarious situations. Along the way, they make new friends and enemies and learn valuable life lessons about friendship, love, and hard work. The movie is a perfect blend of comedy and drama and has received critical acclaim for its witty writing, engaging storyline, and excellent performances by the cast.
3) Thiruchitrambalam(2021)
Director: Perarasu
Genre: Action/Drama Comedy
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Plot: The movie revolves around a young man named Balu, who is a street-smart and fearless individual. He gets involved in a fight with a gangster and ends up in jail. While in prison, he meets a group of inmates who are on a mission to bring down the corrupt system. Balu joins forces with them and becomes a part of their mission. The movie showcases Balu’s journey from being a reckless individual to a responsible citizen who fights for justice.
4) Brand Babu (2018)
Director: P. Prabhakar
Genre: Comedy, Romance
IMDB Rating: 5.2/10
Plot: Diamond Babu, the son of a wealthy entrepreneur obsessed with brands, is just like his father. His life revolves around extravagance and the high life. As part of his attempt to woo the daughter of the home minister, he unknowingly woos Radha, their maid. They might have a difficult time establishing a relationship due to their vastly different lifestyles.
5) NRI lover 2 (2019)
Director: Mira Nair
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Plot: The movie begins with Bhanu, a strong outspoken Telugu girl who loves everything Indian. She was supposed to get married to an NRI boy but Bhanu find out that there is need to go to America very funny. Enters Varun, an NRI medical doctor who is the NRI boy that Bhanu’s sister is supposed to marry. Both of them fight over the concept of marriage, whose sibling is better, and the age-old debate between India and America. Come, explore their funny, cat and mouse love story. It is one of the best South Indian movies of 2019, widely claimed by the critics.
6) Romancham (2023)
Director: Jithu Madhavan
Genre: Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Plot: It is a real story of 7 friends playing Ouija board and unexpectedly invite a spirit and then situation goes out of the hand. The movie is filled with laughter, if you are looking for a light entertaining movies, this is a must-watch.
7) Gopala Gopala (2015)
Director: Kishore Kumar Pardasani
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
Plot: In a satirical comedy that explores the relationship of man with god. The story follows Gopala Rao, an atheist, who finds himself amid a crisis after an earthquake destroys his shop. However, after Govinda Hari visits him, his life miraculously changes. The film is the remake of the 2012 Bollywood movie, OMG – Oh my God!
8) Jakkanna (2016)
Directors: Krishna Vamsi, Vamsi Krishna Akella
Genre: Action, Romance, Comedy
IMDB Rating: 6.0/10
9) Dadagiri 2 (2017)
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Genre: Comedy, Action
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
10) Dangerous Khiladi (2011)
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Genre: Action/Thriller/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 6.2/10
Plot: The movie teaches us about the importance of hard work and that there are no shortcuts to success. Ravindra Narayan believes in making quick money and does not want to work hard like his father. He meets Bittu who is a thug and plans to rob a bank. Ravi exposes his plans for which Bittu decides to take revenge. The movie takes a humorous angle on a man realizing the importance of hard work and deciding to expose the wrongdoing of the system.
11) Main Hoon Lucky The Racer (2014)
Director: Surrender Reddy
Genre: Action, Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
Plot: The movie revolves around 2 brothers who are very different from one another. One follows rules and regulations while the other does things his way. This movie marks the first-ever collaboration between Allu Arjun and Shruti Hassan. The movie shows us that a brother will go to prevent any harm coming to his other brother even if they both do not see eye to eye. Lucky is more reckless than his brother Ram who is the Assistant Commissioner of Police and very disciplined. Ram is motivated to prevent Shiva Reddy, a corrupt politician, from participating in elections. Lucky unknowingly gets the files that contain the wrongdoings of Shiva Reddy. Lucky threatens to expose those files, causing Shiva Reddy to put him and his family on the hit list. This causes a rift between the two brothers. Will this rift be solved? Will Shiva Reddy get exposed?
12) No. 1 Businessman (2012)
Director: Puri Jagannadh
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Plot: This movie is for those who like tall, dark, and handsome men. The plot is a cliché however it is one of the best South Indian comedy movies. A ruthless businessman who wants to conquer the mafia world falls in love with the daughter of the Police Commissioner. Even though the story is predictable, the acting makes up for it. With his boyish charms, Mahesh Babu makes the movie much more entertaining to watch. Prakash Raj who is mostly known for his roles as a villain plays the role of the father.
added to the mix and how he for his motive uses the trust of the farmers but later decides to help them.
13) The Real Tiger (2011)
Director: Srinu Vaitla
Genre: Action, Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Plot: The film is inspired by the 2003 German tragicomedy film Goodbye, Lenin! The film tells us about how an honest police officer can do whatever is in his control to serve the nation. It sheds light on the dirty politics played in the system to gain power. Shankar Nagar is an independent MLA of the constituency of Shankar Nagar. After an accident, he goes into a coma. His son, Ajay is a police officer who is working on the mission of exposing a don. Will he be successful? What happens to his father? Watch the movie to find out!
14) Cheetah The Power Of One (Athadu) (2013)
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Genre: Action, Comedy, Musical
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
Plot: The movie has been dubbed in Hindi as “Cheetah- The Power Of One”. The film went on and became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films and marked Mahesh Babu’s career resurgence after a few unsuccessful films. It was later remade in Bollywood as ‘Ek’. A gunman is hired to frame the fake assassination of a politician. But the politician is killed and he is framed for murder. He assumes the identity of a dead man to escape the police. Will he be successful?
15) Makkhi (Eega) (2012)
Director: S.S Rajamouli
Genre: Action, Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
Plot: The Hindi dubbed version is called “Makkhi”. It became one of the highest-grossing Telegu films of 2012 and received 2 National Film Awards, 5 Film fare Awards, and 3 South Indian International Awards. Nani is in love with his neighbor Bindu who also reciprocates the feelings but keeps them hidden. A powerful industrialist, Sudeep, develops a deep infatuation towards Bindu and sees Nani as his rival, and later kills him. But Nani is reincarnated as a fly and vows to protect Bindu. This film shows the power of love.
16) Shivaji The Boss (2007)
Director: S. Shankar
Genre: Action/Adventure/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Plot: The movie is about a fight between one man and the whole system. With a budget of 60 crores, the film was a commercial hit and collected 75 crores in India and 130 crores worldwide. It has been dubbed in Hindi as “Shivaji- The Boss”. Shivaji returns to India to work for the welfare of the nation but a few government officials stand in his way and stop him by destroying and confiscating his wealth. The rest of the movie is about how he overcomes all these obstacles uniquely and interestingly.
17) Chandramukhi (2005)
Director: P. Vasu
Genre: Comedy, Horror
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Plot: The movie funnily presents horror genre and known as one of the best South Indian horror movies dubbed in Hindi. Made in 2005 with a budget of 20 crores the film managed to collect 45 crores in India and 75 crores worldwide. Senthil and Ganga marry against the wishes of their family and move into a new house. Soon after they find that the house is haunted and seek professional help. Dr. Saravanan comes to their rescue.
18) The Super Khiladi ( Brindavanam ) (2010)
Director: Vamsi Paidipally
Genre: Romantic/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Plot: The film was both a critical and commercial success. It became the second biggest hit in Telugu cinema after Simha. It was remade in Hindi as “The Super Khiladi” in 2012. Krish and Indu love one another and have a friend Bhoomi who helps them in avoiding a suitor, who she doesn’t want to marry. So Krish decides to pretend to be her boyfriend. Things escalate quickly when Bhoomi’s family starts to like Krish. Will Krish be able to solve this chaos? What happens to Indu? Watch the movie to find out!
19) Life Mein Twist (2018)
Director: Manjula Ghattamaneni
Genre: Romance, drama, comedy
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Plot: Released by the original name of Manasuku Nachindi, this movie stars Sundeep Kishan and Amyra Dastur in lead roles. The movie follows the story of 2 best friends who are forced to marry each other. However, they manage to run away and start living with each other. It is one of the best south Indian comedy movies in recent time.
20) Naani Maa (2004)
Director: Sundar Surya,
Genre: Comedy, drama
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
Plot: This movie depicts the precious bond between a grandmother and her grandson. Directed by Sundar Surya, this movie stars Naga Shaurya, Shamili, Sumithra in pivotal roles. It traces the story of Santosh who can go to any extent to keep his grandmother happy. This was one of the best South Indian comedy movies dubbed in Hindi in 2019.
21) Thillu Mullu (1981)
Director: K. Balachander
Genre: Comedy
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
Plot: A remake of the 979 films, Gol Maal, it stars Rajinikanth, Sowcar Janaki, Madhavi, and Viji Chandrasekhar in supporting roles. The film is about Chandran, who lies to his boss to get a leave but gets caught. To save his job, he is forced to pretend to his boss that he has a twin brother.
22) Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
Director: C. V. Sridhar
Genre: Romantic, comedy
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
Plot: The plot of Kadhalikka Neramillai revolves around Viswanathan, an estate owner who hopes to get his daughters Nirmala and Kanchana married to wealthy grooms. However, Nirmala falls in love with Ashok, a poor man who was once employed by Vishwanathan.
23) Mirchi (2013)
Director: Siva Koratala
Genre: Action/Drama/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Plot: While playing guitar, Jai Bharath Varma (Prabhas) is accosted by a young woman who asks him to save her from a gang of thugs. The conflict is then resolved by Jay without fighting. She introduces herself as Manasa (Richa Gangopadhyay). Slowly, they become friends. But one day she begs Jai to leave her, as she can’t stand the prospect of being separated from him in the future if their relationship progresses any further. Afterward, he returns to India and changes the mind of Manasa’s brother, so when they take a holiday, he goes to his village with him. It’s there that he changes their nature and makes them more lovable, whereas everyone is conservative by nature.
24) Bheeshma (2020)
Director: Venky Kudumula
Genre: Action/Comedy/Romance
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
Plot: Bheeshma, a meme creator vows to remain single. He breaks all vows he meets Chaitra, an employee at Bheeshma Organics. Chaitra becomes CEO but trouble ensues when the company launches a shady product. Will Bheeshma be able to protect Chaitra and confess his love?
25) Devdas (2018)
Director: Sriram Adittya T
Genre: Comedy/Drama/Action
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Plot: Devdas is a 2018 Telugu action comedy that has everything you can ask for. Das, an honest sweet doctor meets Deva, a feared gangster. An unexpected friendship emerges when Deva goes for treatment in the hospital. Das’ life changes when Deva takes hospice in his clinic.
26) Nandanam (2002)
Director: Ranjith
Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
Plot: The most well-crafted fantasy romantic Malayalam movie. An old woman hires domestic help named Balamani. The maid falls in love with the old woman’s grandson, Manu. What follows is a tale of comedy and romance seen like never before.
27) GoliSoda (2016)
Director: Raghu Jaya
Genre: Action/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Plot: This Kannada film follows the lives of four friends very odd and eccentric in their ways. This movie is full of comedy, first loves, groundbreaking insults, and their destiny. Their youth becomes adventurous when they fall into trouble with a powerful man. Follow them in this beautiful hilarious work as they try to protect themselves and their loved ones.
28) Rangasthalam (2018)
Director: Sukumar
Genre: Action/Drama/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
Plot: A political drama set in the villages of South India in the 1950s. The story follows a man with a hearing impairment and his elder brother who decides to end the evil rule of the corrupt village headman. It has comedy, action, and drama all dissolved into one giving the audience a blockbuster.
29) Chalo (2018)
Director: Venky Kudumula
Genre: Romance/Action/Comedy
IMDB Rating: 6.2/10
Plot: A modern south Indian take on Romeo and Juliet. Hari and Karthika fall in love unaware that they are from different castes. They decide to fight for their love and convince their parents despite an age-old
30) F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
Director: Anil Ravipudi
Genre: Comedy/Romance
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
Plot: Venky sees himself as a harassed husband of Harika. Only days after marriage, he faces those problems that are the stuff of husband-wife jokes. Varun falls in love with Harika’s sister Honey .In no time, Venky and Varun become comically frustrated partners when they realize that the sisters are a nightmare. Who is at fault for the skirmishes between the two couples? Will they ever patch up?
31) Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019)
Director: Swaroop RSJ
Genre: Comedy/Detective fiction
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
Plot: A private detective, who runs his own agency, solves menial cases with the help of his assistant. However, things take a serious turn when a father wants him to investigate his daughter’s murder.
32) Kanchana (2011)
Director: Raghav Laurence
Genre: Horror comedy
Plot: The movie revolves around a man named Raghava, who is afraid of ghosts and spirits. He lives with his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. One day, Raghava and his nephew encounter a ghost in their house. This incident leads to a series of paranormal activities, and Raghava seeks the help of a priest to get rid of the ghost.However, things take a turn when Raghava is possessed by the ghost of a transgender woman named Kanchana, who seeks revenge against those who wronged her in the past. Raghava, now possessed by Kanchana, sets out to fulfill her revenge and protect his family from the wrath of the other ghosts.
33)Raja the Great (2017)
Director: Anil Ravipudi
Genre: Action/comedy
IMDB rating: 6.4/10
Plot: Raja, a blind man, is trained to become a skilled fighter and takes on a dangerous mission to protect a young girl from a gangster.
34) Nuvvu nenu (2001)
Director: Teja
Genre: Romantic Comedy
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Plot: Uma and Raju, two college students from different family backgrounds, fall in love with each other but face several challenges to their relationship.
35) Soodhu kavvum (2013)
Director: Nalan kumarasamy
genre: Dark comedy/crime Thriller
IMDB rating:8.3/10
Plot: Soodhu Kavvum is a Tamil language film that was later dubbed in Hindi. The movie revolves around four men who are struggling to make a living. They are drawn into a kidnapping plot by a corrupt cop, who also involves a mentally unstable man. The kidnapping plot goes awry, and the group finds themselves in a web of chaos and danger. The movie is a dark comedy that explores the themes of crime, corruption, and human greed. It is known for its witty dialogues, engaging plot, and brilliant performances by the cast.
36) Panchathanthiram (2002)
Director: K.S Ravikumar
Genre: Comedy
IMDB rating:8.2/10
Plot:The movie revolves around a group of five friends, who are involved in various hilarious situations. The story starts when Ram (played by Kamal Haasan) and his wife Mythili (played by Simran) come to India for a vacation. Ram’s friends decide to play a prank on him by making him believe that Mythili has been kidnapped. This leads to a series of misunderstandings and comical situations, and the group gets entangled in a web of lies and deceit.
37) Shankar dada MBBS(2004)
Director: Jayanth C Paranjee
Genre: Comedy/Drama
IMDB rating: 7.3/10
Plot: The film follows Shankar, a hot-headed and arrogant man who is forced by his grandmother to become a doctor. Initially, he resists the idea, but eventually, he joins a medical college and starts to learn the importance of empathy and compassion in medicine. Along the way, he meets a group of like-minded individuals who share his passion for helping others.The movie is known for its hilarious moments, heartwarming messages, and strong performances by the cast.
38)Oosaravelli(2011) (also known as Mar Mitenge in Hindi)
Director: Surender Reddy
Genre: Action-Comedy
IMDb rating: 6.2/10
Plot: The movie revolves around a guy named Tony (played by Jr. NTR) who is seeking revenge for his friend’s death. He meets a girl named Niharika (played by Tamannaah) who becomes his love interest. Tony’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a time machine, which he uses to travel back in time to prevent the death of his friend. However, this leads to unforeseen consequences, and Tony must fight to set things right. The movie features a blend of action, comedy, and romance, and is known for its engaging plot and entertaining performances.
39) Brindavanam(2010)
Director: Vamsi Paidipally
Genre: Comedy/Drama
IMDB rating: 7.0/10
Plot: Brindavanam is a Telugu comedy-drama film that was dubbed into Hindi. The movie revolves around a young man named Krish (played by Jr. NTR) who is determined to reunite his girlfriend’s estranged family. He goes to their hometown in a rural village in Andhra Pradesh and poses as a prospective groom for one of the family’s daughters to get closer to them.However, things get complicated when he realizes that the family is caught up in their own personal issues, including a property dispute and a bitter rivalry with a neighboring family. Krish sets out to resolve these issues and bring the family back together, all while trying to win the heart of his girlfriend.
40) Appu Raja (1990)
Director: Singeetam Srinivasa
Genre: Comedy
IMDB rating : 7.2/10
Plot: The film follows the story of twins, Appu and Raja, who are separated at birth due to a twist of fate. While Appu is raised as a dwarf, Raja grows up to be a rich and influential man. When they finally meet as adults, they decide to switch places and take on each other’s identities. The resulting comedic situations form the rest of the plot.
South Indian comedy movies are although cliche and sometimes predictable but full of laughter and action that a person can enjoy whenever they want. These movies leave us falling off our seats in laughter; they keep us on the edge of our seats in suspense and provide the full dose of entertainment.
FAQS
1) Which is the best comedy movie in Tamil
Ninaivil Nindraval is the best tamil comedy movie with an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. It’s a story of a young girl who has lost her memory moves to a new city & then again loses her memory.
2) – What are the must watch South Indian comedy movies?
This list of Hindi dubbed south indian comedy movies is a must watch for comedy lovers. You can start with Romancham, it’s a Hindi dubber south Indian horror comedy movie released in 2023, available to watch on Hotstar.
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