Ahead of 'Thamma' release, watch these 6 Indian horror-comedy movies

One of the biggest buzzes this Diwali is for the star-studded horror-comedy, ‘Thamma’! With a powerhouse cast featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and the legendary Paresh Rawal, this film is set to light up our screens on October 21, 2025. As anticipation builds for what promises to be the next blockbuster in India's favorite genre, what better way to prepare than by revisiting the movies that perfected the art of blending screams with laughter? Here’s your ultimate watchlist!

The film that redefined the modern horror-comedy genre in India. In the small town of Chanderi, a vengeful female spirit known as "Stree" abducts men during a festival, leaving only their clothes behind. This movie is the perfect mix of spooky folklore and brilliant, quirky humor starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, and Pankaj Tripathi. It will have you both terrified and in stitches. You can experience this modern classic for yourself by streaming it on JioHotstar.

From the same minds that brought you ‘Stree’, starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, this film takes the creature-feature to a whole new level. When a man gets bitten by a wolf in the stunning forests of Arunachal Pradesh, he starts turning into a werewolf. What follows is a hilarious and thrilling adventure as his friends try to figure out what’s happening. With incredible special effects and a fantastic environmental message, ‘Bhediya’ is a visual treat. You can join the wolf pack by watching it on JioHotstar.

This one is an absolute legend and a must-watch for any fan of the genre. More of a psychological thriller with an incredible dose of comedy, it follows a psychiatrist who is called to an ancestral palace to solve the mystery of a vengeful ghost named Manjulika. Akshay Kumar’s comedic timing is pure gold, and the suspense will keep you guessing until the very end. You can unravel this unforgettable mystery by streaming the original classic on JioHotstar.

To truly appreciate Indian horror-comedy, you have to dive into this Tamil blockbuster that became a massive sensation. The story is about a man who is terrified of ghosts but gets possessed by three spirits seeking revenge. ‘Kanchana’ is the master of blending over-the-top, slapstick comedy that will make you roar with laughter and genuinely frightening horror scenes that will give you chills. This wildly entertaining ride is available to stream on JioHotstar.

Made by the makers of ‘Stree’ and ‘Bhediya,' this film, starring Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Sharma, is a quirky and chaotic tale about two small-town guys who find themselves in a hilarious mess when they fall for the same girl, who happens to be possessed by a witch. It's a bizarre love triangle that delivers plenty of laughs and jump scares, carried by the fantastic performances of its lead actors. You can catch this spooky romantic comedy by streaming it on Netflix.

This is the movie that introduced India to the "zom-com" and became an instant cult classic. Three friends looking for a good time attend a secret rave on a remote island in Goa, only to wake up and find themselves in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. It's a hilarious, bloody, and incredibly fun ride, made even more iconic by Saif Ali Khan’s performance as a fake Russian zombie-killer. You can watch this zom-com on Zee5.