15 Best Tamil Comedy Movies of all time worth

“Comedy is a serious business,” as this famous quote goes. Comedy is a genre hard to ace. Many have failed in making comedy movies and making audiences laugh. Only a few have made comedy movies that have reached epic stature.

In this blog, we will see the most entertaining and the best Tamil comedy movies of all time, from Ulaganayan’s Panchathanthitam to Makkal selvan Vijay Sethupathy’s Soothu Kavvum.

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15 Best Tamil Comedy Movies of all time worth a watch this weekend

15. Attakathi (2012)

Attakathi is a reminder that serious filmmaker Pa. Ranjith can also make super funny and humorous movies like his directorial debut movie, Attakathi. Attakthi is one the underrated Tamil comedy movie

Starring Attakathi Dinesh and Nanditha, Attakathi is about the life of a College student Deena, @ Dhinakaran. He leads a simple yet happy life in his hometown, roaming around with his friends like any other youngster. But his only misfortune is that his pursuit of true love always ends in tragedy until he meets Poornima.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this Feel-good comedy at SUN NXT

Director: Pa. Ranjith

Music Composer: Santhosh Narayanan
Cast: Attakathi Dinesh, Nanditha Swetha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Kalaiyarasan, Jangiri Madhumitha.
IMDB: 7.2 / 10

14. kalakalpu Masala Cafe (2012)

A Big comeback for Sundar. C Kalakalpu was a massive hit with tons of super funny scenes, which gets even better when the movie proceeds.

Seenu inherits a hotel from his father, Masala Cafe. Due to the modernization of hotels and the evolution of people’s taste in food, Masala Cafe could not keep up with the competition. 

On the verge of closing his restaurant, Seenu’s brother Raghu arrives at the restaurant after a long time, which changes Seenu’s life forever. Is he going to save Seenu from all his troubles?

Where to Watch: Enjoy this laughing riot at SUN NXT 

Director: Sundar C.

Music Composer: Vijay Ebenezar

Cast: Vimal, Shiva, Santhanam, Anjali, Oviya, Ilavarasu.

IMDB: 6.9 / 10

13. Ullathai Allitha (1996)

Another superhit from Sundar. C during his primetime of filmmaking. Sundar. C has contributed a great to the Tamil comedy movies.

Raja flees from his home to escape from his strict father, who arranges for him to marry a girl he dislikes.

He moves to Ooty, where Vasu, a thief, steals all his money. But later, Vasu and Raja become a partner in crime to woo the girl Raja likes. But Raja doesn’t know he is gotta face a twist in his life when his father, Finds out where he ran off. And Raja realizes the truth about the girl he rejected to marry.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this 90s kid’s favorite at Amazon Prime Video

Director: Sundar C.

Music Composer: Sirpy

Cast: Karthik, Ramba, Goundamani, Manivannan. 

IMDB: 7.8 / 10

12. Indru Poi Naalai Va (1981)

Indru Poi Naalai Va an 80s Classic directed by one of the best screenplay writers in India, K.Bhagyaraj.

Three friends fall in love with the same woman who lives next door. They decide to impress her in hilarious ways, Which leads to various silly fights between the friends. But who will she choose?

Later Indru Poi Naalai Va was remaked by Santhanam as Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasya, one of the few successful films in Santhanam’s career as a hero.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this 80’s classic in Amazon Prime Video

Director: K. Bhagyaraj

Music Composer: Ilayaraj

Cast: K. Bhagyaraj, Radhika, Ghandhimathi, Senthil

IMDB: 7.7 / 10

11. Kaasethan Kadavulada (1972)

It is the mother of Tamil comedy Movies. One of the best classics you should never miss.

Parvathi has complete control over her husband Sivaswamy’s money. Parvathi is the second wife of Sivasamy. However, when Sivaswamy’s son Ramu requests money, Parvathi flatly refuses.

Ramu gets annoyed by this and plans to loot the money from his stepmother with his cousin, which ends up in a collapse. Did they eventually steal the money?

Where to Watch: Enjoy this one of  The best Tamil comedy movies of all time on Amazon Prime Video

Director: Chitralaya Gopu

Music Composer: M.S Viswanathan

Cast: R. Muthuraman, Aachi Manorama, Venniradai Moorthy, Thengai Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan, Lakshmi

IMDB: 7.5 / 10

10. Endrendrum Punnagai (2013)

Endrendrum Punnagai is the best feel-good movie ever made in Tamil Comedy Movies list.

Goutham grows up despising women after his mother abandons him when he is a child. He finds happiness with his childhood friends, Baby and Sri. All three decide not to get married because of Gotham since he hates women and love.

But Baby and Sri get married, which shatters Goutham. Goutham Kicks out Baby and Sri his life without knowing the real intention behind their decision.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this fun-filled emotional ride on ZEE5

Director:  I. Ahmed

Music Composer: Harris Jeyaraj

Cast: Jiiva, Vinay Rai, Santhanam, Trisha Krishnan, Nassar. 

IMDB: 6.6 / 10

9. Soodhu Kavvum (2013)

Soodhu Kavvum set the stage for dark comedies in Tamil Cinema. It’s one of the best Dark humor ever made in Indian Cinema.

A flop kidnapper, his imaginary girlfriend, with three unemployed youngsters, kidnaps the politician’s son, Arumai Prakasam.

But Arumai Prakasam has been planning his own kidnap to cheat his father and extort money. Various twists and turns occur, which gets everyone’s lives on the edge.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this stunner of a dark comedy on ZEE5

Director:  Nalan Kumarasamy 

Music Composer: Santhosh Narayanan

Cast: Vijay Sethupathy, Bobby Simh, Ashok Selvan, Ramesh Thilak, Sachitha Shetty, Karunakaran. 

IMDB: 8.3 / 10

8. Micheal madhana kaama Raajan (1990)

There are many Kamal Haasan movies on this list, first with Micheal Madhana Kaama Raajan. A classic among 90s kids with four different Kamal Hassan, each extremely distinct from the other.

An Ill-willed villain separates a set of quadruplets after their birth. Even though one child ends up with their biological father, the other three find new homes.

All four child grows up with a different background. Things take an unexpected turn when they all meet each other.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this Kamal’s comedy blockbuster on Amazon Prime Video

Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Music Composer: Ilaiyaraaja

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Kushboo, Manorama, Rupini, Nagesh, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh, Urvashi. 

IMDB: 8.5 / 10

7. Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)

Siva Manasula Sakthi is a fun ride from Director M. Rajesh. It has the most relatable scenes mixed with a little bit of everything from love, friendship, emotions, and to Fun makes this one of the best Tamil comedy movies ever made.

Siva meets Sakthi on a train while returning back to Chennai. Siva tries to flirt with Sakthi, and each lies about their professions. But when they meet again, the truth comes out.

Each decides to take revenge on the other but eventually develops feelings for the other.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this fun combo of Jiiva and Santhanam on SUN NXT

Director: M. Rajesh

Music Composer:  Yuvan Shankar Raja

Cast: Jiiva, Santhanam, Anuya, Urvashi

IMDB: 7.1 / 10

6. kadhala kadhala (1998)

The next Kamal Haasan Movie on the list is the comedy blockbuster Kadhala Kadhala.

Best friends Ramalingam and Sundaralingam look for quick ways to make money which usually leads them into trouble. Things get more complicated when both fall in love and do everything they can to win over the girls’ parents.

But when their parent arrives, new confusion arises in their life.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this movie for free on Youtube

Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Music Composer: Karthik Raja

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Prabhu Deva, Soundarya, Ramba, M.S. Viswanathan, Delhi Ganesh, Vadivelu.

IMDB: 7.4 / 10

5. Chennai 600068 (2007)

Venkat Prabhu’s debut film Chennai 600028 set a benchmark in filmmaking in Tamil cinema with the most realistic comedy scenes like between friends in real life.

Local Cricket team Sharks have never won any tournaments. They always lose to their arch-rivals, “Chennai rockers,” in finals. But things turn around when Raghu from Chennai rockers joins the Sharks team, and with him comes problems too.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this movie with your friends on SUN NXT 

Director: Venkat Prabhu

Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Cast: Mirchi Shiva, Jai, Nithin Sathya, Premji Amaran, Aravind Akash, Vijayalakshmi.

IMDB: 7.9 / 10

4. Thillu Mullu (1981)

One of the Classic Tamil comedy movies from the legendary director Balachandar with Superstar Rajini Kanth. Thillu mullu is adapted from the Bollywood Classic Gol Mal

Chandran lies to his boss that his mother is feeling unwell to watch a football match, but fate plays football in his life as his boss also goes to watch the game. To save his job, he lies again to his boss that the one he saw on the game was his useless Twin Brother Indiran.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this evergreen comedy on Aha 

Director: K . Balachander

Music Composer: M.S Viswanathan

Cast:  Rajnikanth, Thengai Srinivasan, Madhavai, Visu, Nagesh, Poornam Vishwanatha, Sowcar Janaki.

IMDB: 8.6 / 10

3. Avvai Shanmugi (1996)

Avvai Shanmugi is the movie once upon a time every 90s kid watched during festivals like Pongal and Deepavali every year. We cannot get bored of this comedy classic from Kamal Haasan

Pandiya, after being separated legally from his wife due to some misunderstanding. Pandiyan misses his daughter a lot. Out of desperation, he tries to abduct his daughter but gets caught.

He finally then decides to disguise himself as a nanny. So that he can spend more time with his daughter. Will he get caught again? Will his wife forgive him?

Where to Watch: Enjoy this comedy festival on Amazon Prime Video

Director: K. S. Ravikumar

Music Composer: Deva

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Meena, Gemini Ganesan, Delhi Ganesh, Heera Rajagopal, Nassar, S.P Balasubramany, Ann Alexia Anra, Manivannan. 

IMDB: 7.9 / 10

2. Panchathanthiram (2002)

Haven’t you seen Panchatanthiram yet? Do watch it right now, period.

Ram’s friends lie to him and take him to Bangalore to spend some time with Maggie, A call girl. Ram is heartbroken after being separated from his wife.

Even though he refuses to meet maggie, his friends force him, but unfortunately, accidentally, maggie dies. Things take a U-turn from here.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this all-time best Tamil comedy movie on SUN NXT

Director: K. S. Ravikumar

Music Composer: Deva

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Simran, Ramya Krishnan, Jayaram, Yugi Sethu, Sriman, Ramesh Aravind

IMDB: 8.2 / 10

1. Vasool Raja MBBS (2002)

Yep, the first place goes to another Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan movie.
One of the best Tamil Comedy Movies ever made with the handiwork of the evergreen combo Crazy Mohan and Kamal Haasan.

Vasool Raja is a money-minded small-time don who pretends to be a doctor to fulfill his father’s dream of him becoming a doctor.

After joining a medical college, he defies all the rules, which annoys the college dean, the father of his love interest.

Where to Watch: Enjoy this most loved Tamil comedy movie on SUN NXT

Director: Saran

Music Composer: Bharadhwaj

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Sneha, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Nagesh.

IMDB: 7.9 / 10