Horror comedy seems to be the reigning genre in Bollywood right now, with the highly anticipated sequel to the smash hit *Stree*, *Stree 2*, set to release next month. While we eagerly await its arrival, let’s delve into a collection of top-notch horror-comedy Hindi movies available for your viewing pleasure.
Stree
(Director: Amar Kaushik, Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi) – The small town of Chanderi is plagued by Stree, a mysterious spirit who attacks men during festivals. Vicky and his friends, determined to solve the enigma, find themselves in a whirlwind of spooky encounters and unexpected twists. Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar.
Bhediya
(Director: Amar Kaushik, Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee) – Bhaskar, after a fateful encounter with a wolf in the dense forests of Arunachal, undergoes a bizarre transformation – he turns into a werewolf! His journey to understand this inexplicable change, alongside his friends, leads to a hilariously chaotic adventure. Catch it on JioCinema.
Phone Bhoot
(Director: Gurmmeet Singh, Cast: Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khattar) – Inspired by childhood ghost stories, two young men embark on a ghost-capturing business. But their thrilling venture takes a dangerous turn when they’re bound by a promise to a mischievous poltergeist. Find it on Amazon Prime Video.
Kakuda
(Director: Aditya Sarpotdar, Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha, Saqib Saleem) – The peaceful village of Rathodi is cursed by Kakuda, a dwarf ghost who appears every Tuesday at 7:15 pm. If he finds any house’s small door closed, he kicks a resident, leading to their demise after 13 days. This intriguing tale of a ghostly curse and the villagers’ attempts to break it is available on ZEE5.
Bhoot Bungla
(Director: Mehmood, Cast: Mehmood, Tanuja, Nazir Hussain) – Rekha’s investigation into the mysterious deaths of her father and uncle leads her to a haunted house filled with restless spirits. This classic horror-comedy offers a unique blend of chills and laughter. Stream it on Plex.
Roohi
(Director: Hardik Mehta, Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Varun Sharma) – Bhawra and Kattanni, a pair of kidnappers, capture Roohi for a forced marriage to a client. However, they discover she’s possessed by a mischievous demon, adding a supernatural twist to their already chaotic plan. Watch it on Netflix.
Bhoothnath
(Director: Vivek Sharma, Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui) – Banku and his family move into a new home where they encounter the grumpy ghost of the previous owner. This heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between a boy and a ghost is available on both Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar.
Bhoot Police
(Director: Pavan Kirpalani, Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Yami Gautam) – Two brothers exploit people’s superstitions by running a fake exorcism business. But their charade gets real when they take on a case from Maya and face a genuine ghost. Stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
(Director: Anees Bazmee, Cast: Tabu, Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani) – After a car accident, Ruhan reluctantly agrees to go home with Reet. However, a series of strange events draw him into her family’s entangled past and a mysterious haunting. Find it on Netflix.
Golmaal Again
(Director: Rohit Shetty, Cast: Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Kunal Khemu) – Five orphaned men return to their childhood orphanage for their mentor’s funeral. They encounter the ghost of their friend, Khushi, and help her find peace. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar.From quirky spirits to haunted houses, these horror-comedies guarantee a delightful mix of fear and laughter. So grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and prepare for a spine-tingling, hilarious journey into the world of Indian horror-comedy.
