Matribhumi Samachar English
From ‘Total Dhamaal’ to ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’, these movies offer uproarious entertainment
“A Day to be happy” is the simple idea behind the International Day of Happiness (March 20). And when we think of things that instantly lift our mood, few things work as well as a good comedy. Cinema has always been one of the most enjoyable ways to unwind, and a light-hearted movie can turn even an ordinary evening into a cheerful one.
So, this Day of Happiness, why not revisit some memorable Hindi films that bring together laughter, chaos and plenty of fun moments? From riotous comedies to wildly entertaining adventures, these films know how to keep audiences smiling.
An Overview
1. Total Dhamaal
Highly entertaining and packed with clean humour, ‘Total Dhamaal’ is the third film in the Dhamaal series and works as a standalone sequel to ‘Dhamaal’ and ‘Double Dhamaal’. The story brings together a quirky group of characters – petty thieves Guddu and Johnny, estranged couple Avinash and Bindu, the shady firefighters Lallan and Jhingur, and the eccentric brothers Adi and Manav. When news spreads about Rs 50 crore hidden in Omkar Zoo, the group sets off on a frantic race to find the treasure. What follows is a chaotic journey to Janakpur, packed with wild detours, comic mishaps and endless confusion.
The film features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaffrey, Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra and Boman Irani. Directed by Indra Kumar, ‘Total Dhamaal’ is produced by Anand Pandit, Ajay Devgn, Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar and Markand Adhikari.
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
2. All The Best: Fun Begins
Built around a chain of misunderstandings, ‘All The Best’ is a light-hearted comedy that keeps the laughs coming. The film centres on Veer Kapoor, a struggling artist who dreams of making it big with his rock band but is constantly dealing with money troubles. His simple plan soon spirals into a series of comic mix-ups involving friends, family and plenty of mistaken identities. Ajay Devgn plays Prem Chopra, while Fardeen Khan appears as Veer and Sanjay Dutt as Dharam Kapoor. Bipasha Basu takes on a dual role as Jhanvi Chopra and Vidya. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film remains an easy, breezy watch for anyone looking for uncomplicated entertainment. The film is Produced by Ajay Devgn Films.
Where to Watch: Netflix
3. Golmaal: Fun Unlimited
Few comedy franchises in Bollywood have enjoyed the kind of popularity that ‘Golmaal’ does. The first film, ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’, set the tone for this, with its eccentric characters, lively humour and fast-moving chaos. Loosely inspired by Harsh Shivsharan’s Marathi play ‘Ghar Ghar’, this 2006 buddy comedy follows four mischievous friends, Gopal, Madhav, Lucky and Laxman, who land in trouble and seek shelter in the house of a blind couple. This sets off a string of comic misunderstandings. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film has Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Rimi Sen and Paresh Rawal in key roles. Over the years, the film, produced by Parag Sanghvi and Dhilin Mehta, has earned its place as a much-loved comedy favourite.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, MX Player, Airtel Xstream
4. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Often regarded as one of the most memorable feel-good comedies, ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ is one of Rajkumar Hirani’s finest films. The film revolves around Munna Bhai, a small-time gangster who pretends to be a doctor just to make his parents proud. But things take an unexpected turn when Dr Asthana, the strict Dean of a medical college, exposes his lie. Munna then decides to actually study medicine, partly out of anger and partly to prove a point, with his loyal friend Circuit always by his side. Sanjay Dutt is memorable in the role of Munna, while Arshad Warsi’s Circuit anchors many of the film’s funniest moments. Boman Irani, Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Jimmy Sheirgill and Rohini Hattangadi also appear in key roles. Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film mixes humour with a message about kindness and empathy.
Where to Watch: Prime Video.
5.Welcome
Packed with gangsters, mistaken identities and wildly comic situations, ‘Welcome’ is a film that thrives on chaos and laughter. Co-written and directed by Anees Bazmee, the movie draws loose inspiration from the 1999 English comedy ‘Mickey Blue Eyes’. The story follows Dr Dayal Ghungroo, who wants his nephew Rajiv to marry into a respectable family with no criminal background. Trouble begins when Rajiv falls for Sanjana, the sister of a notorious don. What follows is a string of comic mishaps that take the characters all the way to South Africa. Featuring Feroz Khan, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, the film remains a favourite for its lively humour, for its endless gags and memorable one-liners. ‘Welcome’ is produced by Firoz Nadiadwala.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, BookMyShow Stream
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