This is a list of notable Indian comedy films.
Year | Film |
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1952 | Pasher Bari |
1953 | Sharey Chuattor |
1958 | Bhanu Pelo Lottery |
1959 | Chaowa Pawa (1959 film) |
1966 | Galpo Holeo Satti |
1967 | Ashite Ashiona |
1971 | Dhanyee Meye |
1973 | Shriman Prithviraj |
1973 | Basanta Bilap |
1973 | Marjina Abdulla |
1974 | Mouchak |
1978 | Charmurti |
1980 | Dadar Kirti |
1980 | Paka Dekha |
1992 | Goopy Bagha Phire Elo |
2004 | Gyarakal |
2005 | Raju Uncle |
2010 | The Japanese Wife |
2011 | Tenida (film) |
Year | Film |
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1987 | Nadodikattu |
1988 | Pattanapravesham |
1989 | Vandanam |
1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking |
1990 | Akkare Akkare Akkare |
1990 | In Harihar Nagar |
1991 | Kilukkam |
1991 | Mimics Parade |
1991 | Godfather |
1991 | Meleparambil Aanveedu |
1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu |
1994 | Thenmavin Kombath |
2000 | Kakkakkuyil |
2007 | Hallo |
2000 | Chandralekha |
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