PremiumFrom Stree to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, hilarious horror-comedies to tickle your funnybone and send chill down your spine
Let's take a look at some of the best Hindi horror-comedies that deliver spine-chilling moments with a dose of laughter.
Stree-Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Last Updated: 03.36 PM, Jul 01, 2024
Horror comedies can be the best watch if they provide the right balance of thrill with laughter. As Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh, and Saqib Saleem gear up for their upcoming horror comedy Kakuda, let's take a look at some of the best in this genre that Bollywood has delivered until now. From Akshay Kumar's hilarious yet scary Bhool Bhulaiyaa to Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree, the below-listed films are our best picks that masterfully blend humor with spookiness.
5 best horror-comedies on OTT
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (Disney+ Hotstar)
This film is a treat to even re-watch multiple times thanks to Akshay Kumar's hilarious antics as a quirky psychiatrist. The film is a perfect blend of horror with laughter with an interesting narrative. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the narrative of the film revolves around an NRI couple who encounter a series of supernatural events when they move to their ancestral palace. Besides Akshay, the film also stars Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, and Ameesha Patel, among others.
Go Goa Gone (ZEE5)
This Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari starrer revolves around three friends who visit Goa and find themselves in a zombie apocalypse. The film is a unique mix of horror and comedy with plenty of zombie action, making it a standout in the genre. The film is directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.
Stree (Disney+ Hotstar)
Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree is hands down one of the best horror comedies out there. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurrana, Vijay Raaz, and Abhishek Banerjee, the story takes place in a small town that is plagued by a female ghost who kidnaps men during a festival. The movie perfectly balances the eerie moments with comedic dialogues, making it an entertaining roller-coaster of emotions.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (Netflix)
Kartik Aaryan's blockbuster film successfully continued the legacy of its predecessor. The story of the film revolves around a fake psychic (Aaryan) who enters a haunted mansion with his girlfriend and gets stuck in the spooky mysteries. Directed by Anees Bazmee, it also stars Kiara Advani and Tabi in pivotal roles. The film delivers a fresh dose of horror along with comedy keeping you stuck to your seats.
Bhediya (Jio Cinema)
The narrative of the film is about a man (Varun Dhawan) whose life takes a wild turn when he gets bitten by a wolf and starts transforming into a werewolf. Combining the elements of horror with a humourous take on the werewolf genre, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon's film will make you chuckle while giving you chills. Bhediya is directed by Amar Kaushik.