Top 10 Malayalam Comedy Movies
The top 10 malayalam comedy movies, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 63 eligible films. 3 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Sandhesam
1991IMDb 9.0 · 5,391 votes
Groundbreaking romantic comedy that redefined Malayalam cinema with witty dialogue and charming lead performances.
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Manichitrathazhu
1993IMDb 8.7 · 13,189 votes
Brilliant thriller-comedy hybrid featuring Mohanlal's iconic performance and masterful storytelling that captivated audi
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Nadodikkattu
1987IMDb 8.8 · 5,559 votes
Slapstick comedy trio that became a cultural phenomenon with their infectious humor and memorable onscreen chemistry.
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Kumbalangi Nights
2019IMDb 8.5 · 19,661 votes
Modern gem blending genuine humor with warmth, exploring friendship and village life with sharp comic timing.
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Chithram
1988IMDb 8.6 · 6,279 votes
Sports comedy showcasing Mammootty's charisma while delivering consistent laughs through clever writing and direction.
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Kilukkam
1991IMDb 8.6 · 4,492 votes
Madcap family comedy featuring Prem Kumar's hilarious performance and quick-paced humor that still entertains.
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Godfather
1991IMDb 8.6 · 4,448 votes
Crime comedy that intelligently adapts its source material with dark humor and stylish execution.
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Premam
2015IMDb 8.3 · 24,675 votes
Romantic comedy capturing young love and college days with humor, nostalgia, and memorable comedic moments.
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In Harihar Nagar
1990IMDb 8.6 · 3,940 votes
Slapstick masterpiece with three protagonists delivering laugh-out-loud sequences and wildly entertaining physical comed
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Maheshinte Prathikaaram
2016IMDb 8.3 · 11,473 votes
Witty revenge comedy balancing humor with subtle emotion, featuring inventive comedy sequences and strong writing.
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Malayalam Comedy movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Sandhesam (1991) tops this list with an IMDb score of 9.0 from 5,391 votes.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Malayalam movies in India?
- 3 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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