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List Of Indian Comedy Films ...
This is a list of notable Indian comedy films. Hindi films Malayalam films Tamil films See also * List of Indian romance films * List of Indian horror films {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Indian Comedy Films * Comedy films Indian Indian or Indians may refer to: Peoples South Asia * Indian people, people of Indian nationality, or people who have an Indian ancestor ** Non-resident Indian, a citizen of India who has temporarily emigrated to another country * South Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations average to between 73–55 ka.", "Modern human beings—''Homo sapiens''—originated in Africa. Then, int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pudhaiyal
''Pudhaiyal'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The film was released on 10 May 1957. Plot Parimalam and Durai meet and talk about how her father Kumaravadivu in Sri Lanka was implicated in her mother's murder and imprisoned. Padmini and her sister Thangam come to India, where the sister dies. It is believed that she was drowned and her body lies under the sand. Vellaiambalam overhears the word "Thangam" (Tamil for gold) and believes a fortune is buried there. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Durai * Padmini as Parimalam *T. S. Balaiah as Vellaiambalam * M. N. Rajam as Menaka * J. P. Chandrababu as Thukkaram * M. K. Radha as Kumaravadivu * S. A. Ashokan as the Police Inspector Production ''Pudhaiyal'' was primarily shot at Newtone and Revathi Studios, and processed at AVM Studio Film Laboratories. The song "Vinnodum Mugilodum" was shot at Elliot's Beach. Soundtrack The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Lyrics by Mahakavi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru Sishyan (1988 Film)
''Guru Sishyan'' (; ) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. A remake of the Hindi film ''Insaf Ki Pukar'' (1987), it stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Seetha and Gautami with Pandiyan, Cho Ramaswamy, Ravichandran, Radha Ravi, Senthamarai, Vinu Chakravarthy and Manorama in supporting roles. The film is about two ex-convicts who set out to prove the innocence of their wrongfully imprisoned fellow convict. Meena Panchu Arunachalam produced ''Guru Sishyan'' under the production company P. A. Art Productions. The screenplay was written by her husband Panchu Arunachalam. The cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam, the editing was by R. Vittal and C. Lancy, and the art direction was by B. Chalam. The film is Gautami's debut role in Tamil cinema, and the first film in which Rajinikanth and Prabhu co-starred. Filming took place primarily in Mysore and Chennai, and was completed in 25 days. ''Guru Sishyan'' was released on 13 April 1988 dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pushpaka Vimana (1987 Film)
''Pushpaka Vimana'' (; a reference to ) is a 1987 Indian black comedy film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, who co-produced it with Shringar Nagaraj. The film, which has no dialogue, stars Kamal Haasan leading an ensemble cast that includes Samir Khakhar, Tinu Anand, K. S. Ramesh, Amala, Farida Jalal, Pratap Potan, Lokanath, P. L. Narayana and Ramya. It revolves around an unemployed graduate who encounters a drunk rich man unconscious and takes over his lifestyle after keeping him prisoner. However, he does not realise the dangers he has brought upon himself because a hired killer believes him to be his target. Rao's desire to make a dialogue-less film came when he was working as an assistant director in a film where a character had to emote fear without dialogue in a scene. Once the idea for ''Pushpaka Vimana'' materialised, Rao wrote the screenplay within two weeks. The film was the only one produced by Nagaraj. Due to the lack of dialogue, Rao was able t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aan Paavam
''Aan Paavam'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Pandiarajan. It was his second directorial venture and first as actor. The film also stars Pandiyan, Revathi and Seetha. The film was released on 7 December 1985. It received positive reviews and became a box office success, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 1985. It was remade into Telugu as ''Naku Pellam Kavali'' (1987), in Kannada as '' Rama Krishna'' and in Marathi as ''Chal Lavkar''. Plot Periya Pandi ( Pandiyan) and Chinna Pandi (Pandiarajan) are two notorious sons of the village cinema theatre owner Ramasamy ( V. K. Ramasamy). Periya Pandi goes to a neighboring village to see a girl as arranged by his father towards his marriage and ends up in the wrong house. Coincidentally, those in the wrong house are also expecting a man to see their daughter on the same time and the same day. Contrary to real-time arranged marriages, Periya Pandi goes to see the girl totally un-aided by pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa
''Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars himself, Raadhika, Pazhanisamy and G. Ramli. It revolves around three men in love with the same woman, and their attempts to woo her. The film was released on 27 March 1981. It was officially remade in Telugu language, Telugu as ''Kokkaroko'', and unofficially in Tamil as ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' in 2013. Plot Pazhanisamy, Venkat and Rajendran are three friends who ogle girls. An innocent girl Jaya and her family shifts to the house opposite Pazhanisamy's. The trio ogle Jaya from Pazhanisamy's house window. When Venkat and Rajendran go out, Pazhanisamy selfishly locks the house and spends all day smoking and watching Jaya's house. Venkat and Rajendran catch Pazhanisamy's selfish act and 3 of them challenge to win Jaya's love. The next day, Pazhanisamy notices Puppy, a toddler in Jaya's house, near the road. He carries he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thillu Mullu
''Thillu Mullu'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu. A remake of the 1979 Hindi film ''Gol Maal'', it stars Rajinikanth, with Thengai Srinivasan, Nagesh, Poornam Viswanathan, Sowcar Janaki, Madhavi (actress), 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. ''Thillu Mullu'' was released on 1 May 1981. Critics particularly praised Rajinikanth's performance, as he was known for doing mainly action films up until that point in his career. A remake Thillu Mullu (2013 film), of the same name was released in 2013. Plot Aiyampettai Arivudainambi Kaliyaperumal Chandran is a graduate in search of his first job. He and his sister Uma have no relatives or acquaintances except their doctor/family friend. The doctor advises him to attend an interview fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasethan Kadavulada
''Kasethan Kadavulada'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language caper comedy film written and directed by Chitralaya Gopu. The film stars Muthuraman and Lakshmi, with M. R. R. Vasu, Thengai Srinivasan, Srikanth, Moorthy, Manorama, Rama Prabha and Jayakumari in supporting roles. It focuses on a young man (Muthuraman) collaborating with his cousin (Sreekanth) and friend (Srinivasan) to steal money from his stingy stepmother (Manorama). ''Kasethan Kadavulada'', based on Gopu's play of the same name is the directorial debut of Gopu, and was produced by AVM Productions. Muthuraman and Moorthy reprise their roles from the play. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, cinematography was handled by K. S. Bhaskar, and editing by R. G. Gopu. ''Kasethan Kadavulada'' was released on 19 May 1972. The film became a commercial success, with Srinivasan's role as a fake godman becoming immensely popular. A remake with the same name is scheduled for release in 2022. Plot Lakshmi, a dom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
''Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by N. S. Chakravarthi in his debut, produced by Sridhar and written by Gopu. The film features an ensemble cast including Ravichandran, Nagesh, Thengai Srinivasan, Moorthy, Mali, Kanchana, Rama Prabha, Sachu, Sundari Bai and Vijaya Chandrika. It was remade in Telugu as ''Vintha Illu Santha Gola'' (1976). Plot Ravi lives in a bungalow that is bought by his father recently, so that Ravi can study in the city. Ravi stays with his three other bachelor friends, Mani, Raju and Mahalingam alias Mali. Raju works in a sports store which is a mundane job. Mani works as an assistant manager in a company while Mali works as a mechanic. When Ravi gets his collage leave for a week, the 4 friends plan to go on a vacation to Ooty. The three working friends cook up story to attain leave and succeed. The night prior to their planned trip, a woman comes and hides in their house. When the guys find ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galatta Kalyanam
''Galatta Kalyanam'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by C. V. Rajendran and written by Gopu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. It is based on Gopu and Sridhar's play of the same name. The film, released on 12 April 1968, was later remade in Malayalam as '' Snehikkan Samayamilla'' and in Kannada as ''Aliya Devaru''. Plot Madan and Lalitha are in love with each other. Lalitha is the second daughter of a businessman, Dharmalingam. While seeking her hand in marriage, Dharmalingam lays down a condition that all his daughters' weddings are to be held simultaneously, thereby entrusting Madan with the unenviable task of finding suitable grooms for his other daughters. Madan seeks the help of his friend, Chandran in his mission. Madan, however, soon realises that he has a Herculean task ahead of him – the eldest daughter Rathna is averse to marriage. The others have their own tastes and preferences. After encountering a lot of d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bama Vijayam (1967 Film)
''Bama Vijayam'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The film features an ensemble cast including T. S. Balaiah, Sowcar Janaki, Rajasree, Kanchana, Jayanthi, Sachu, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, Major Sundarrajan and Srikanth. It revolves around a man's three daughters-in-law who go to absurd lengths to impress an actress who becomes their neighbour. ''Bama Vijayam'' was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as ''Bhale Kodallu'' with a slightly different cast. It was released on 24 February 1967, and won the Chennai Film Fans' Association Award for Best Film. The film was later remade in Hindi as '' Teen Bahuraniyan'' (1968), with Janaki, Kanchana and Jayanthi reprising their roles. In 1998, it was remade into Malayalam as '' Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam''. Plot A middle-class joint family is living happily run by the responsible father Ethiraj, a retired headmaster. He has three sons – Maheshwaran, Raman, and Krishnan. Mahesw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras To Pondicherry
''Madras to Pondicherry'' is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language road film, directed by Thirumalai–Mahalingam and written by Usilai Somanathan. The film stars Ravichandran and Kalpana. It was released on 16 December 1966, became a commercial success, and was remade in Hindi as '' Bombay to Goa'' (1972). This in turn went on to inspire the 2004 Marathi film ''Navra Maza Navsacha'', which was also remade in Kannada in 2007 as ''Ekadantha''. Plot Mala, an aspiring film actress, leaves home because of her interest in this which is kindled by a group of thugs. One of them shoots a member of his gang, which she witnesses. To escape them, she jumps onto a running bus going from Madras to Pondicherry. The thugs hire an assassin to board the bus Mala is in to kill her. However, a man named Baskar also gets into the bus. Realising that Mala is in danger, he voluntarily saves her and ends up falling in love with her. Ultimately, it is revealed that Baskar is Mala's prospective bridegroom whom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |