Nepali cinema is often praised for its rich cultural narratives, it also has a thriving comedy tradition that has captivated audiences both in Nepal and abroad audiences. Nepali comedy films, with their distinct blend of humor, wit, and cultural insights, provide a delightful escape into a world of laughter and entertainment from comedic tales of friendship and marriage to zany misadventures and clever satire, these films have earned a special place in the hearts of Nepali moviegoers. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 best Nepali comedy movies that will make you laugh and leave you smiling.
Chakka Panja
Starting with our first best Nepali comedy film in Nepali cinema, Chakka Panja, the first installment of the Chakka Panja series which tells the story of Raja, along with his four friends, all of whom are initially unemployed before some friends eventually find work abroad. While Raja refuses to marry despite his mother’s repeated requests, he eventually starts a relationship with the wife of one of his friends who has fled to the United States. The comedy film directed by Deepa Shree Niraula stars Deepak Raj Giri, Priyanka Karki, Jeetu Nepal, Barsha Raut, Buddhi Tamang, Shiva Hari Poudel, and Kedar Ghimire.
The film takes the audience on a hilarious and entertaining journey through the lives of four friends in a village affected by unemployment, portraying their comedic and dramatic relationships with plot twists, revenge, friendship, karma, and social satire. With excellent performances by the cast members, most of whom have had great experience in comedic roles, the audience is sure to laugh while enjoying the film until the end with witty humor, amusing music, and a refreshing presentation of societal issues, as well as great cinematography depicting beautiful locations and a satisfying ending.
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Kabaddi
Next on our list is the film Kabaddi, or the entire Kabaddi series, which includes four film sequels directed by Ram Babu Gurung. The film stars Dayahang Rai, Nischal Basnet, and Rishma Gurung in the first installment, with Saugat Malla, Upasna Singh Thakuri, and Miruna Magar joining them in the lead roles, depicting the fun yet failed love story of Kaji, who falls for Maiya, her cousin, but is rejected by her. After many failures, he decides to live a single life, but he soon falls for another girl, only to be rejected by her, with plot twists as each new villain appears in his love story.
Starting with the first installment, Kabaddi, the audience can expect an original plot of Kaji falling for her own cousin, Maiya, and his attempts to persuade Maiya, making the audience laugh with both characters being stubborn to each other while Maiya seeks her future and a villain figure, Bibek, standing in the way of their romance. The series continues to engage the audience with plot twists, the unique story of Kaji’s love story ups and downs, and Kaji’s ongoing efforts to have a relationship disrupted by a villain figure, keeping the audience engaged and entertained until the end. All four installments are an excellent choice if you are looking for the best comedy Nepali film with a plot twist, an engaging storyline, great music, good cinematography, and excellent performances by the leads.
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Jatra (2016)
Next up is Pradip Bhattarai’s first installment in the Jatra series, Jatra, a Nepali heist comedy film that tells the story of Phadindra, an innocent, poor, and hardworking man whose life changes when he receives a sack full of three crore Nepalese rupees (around US $200,000) and implements various ideas with his two friends to protect the money from the true owners. The film stars Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, and Rabindra Jha in pivotal roles, with Barsha Raut as a supporting cast member. The cast returns for the next two sequels, Jatrai Jatra and Mahajatra, with the addition of new supporting cast members, all based on the wealth that the three friends receive and hide from their true owners.
Jatra takes you on an enjoyable ride where a normal person or family is presented with a large sum of money or wealth by a stranger and must use all tactics and strategies to keep that money from falling into the hands of the true owners or criminals, while also providing plot twists, life-changing moments, and humorous character interactions and journeys. With outstanding performances from the cast, particularly the leads, a witty and relatable storyline, excellent character development and dialogue, as well as excellent writing and direction, the Jatra film and series provide a fun experience for Nepali moviegoers.
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Dui Rupaiyan (2017)
The next Nepali comedy film on our list is Asim Shah’s Dui Rupaiyan, which stars Nischal Basnet and Asif Shah in the lead roles alongside Rabindra Jha, Buddhi Tamang, and Menuka Pradhan. The film tells the story of Jureli and Dari, two gang members tasked with smuggling gold from India to Nepal. Their boss gives them the Dui Rupaiyan note to show the Indian party, ensuring that the correct person receives the gold, but when they stop at a restaurant, Dari forgets the note, prompting the Indian party to give them one day to find the note as their lives are in danger.
Dui Rupaiyan is an entertaining blend of comedy and drama with few action scenes, with memorable lead performances from Asif Shah and Nischal Basnet, as well as standout comedy performances from the supporting cast. The film contains plenty of goofball moments, unexpected conflicts, and witty escapades that make it a fun and enjoyable watch. It takes you on a ride with two gang members involved in gold smuggling with a police chase, a relationship affair with a police officer’s wife, and characters’ life-threatening moments with excellent plot twists and humorous comedy scenes. Dui Rupaiyan stands out as one of the best comedy films in Nepali cinema, providing viewers with a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
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Resham Filili (2015)
Resham Filili is a Nepali comedy film directed by Pranab Joshi that stars Vinay Shrestha, Menuka Pradhan, Kameshwor Chaurasiya, and Menuka Pradhan in lead roles. The film tells the story of Resham, a village boy who dreams of working abroad in Qatar and returning with large sums of money so that he can marry off her sister properly, but his dream is dashed when he is duped by manpower in Kathmandu and faces financial difficulties leading to his encounter with the city’s underworld whom he took a loan from.
Resham Filii creates an engaging cinematic experience by combining humor, emotion, and a look at Kathmandu’s daily struggles, particularly those who are duped by foreign work consultants. With a realistic portrayal of normal people’s financial survival, relatable characters, and memorable dialogue, as well as comedy scenes throughout the film from beginning to end, the film stands out as one of the best comedy films produced in the Nepali film industry. Its well-executed cinematography, excellent music, and combination of comedy and emotional scenes make it a must-see for Nepali film fans who enjoy comedy and music.
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Jholay (2014)
Jholay, a Nepali comedy film directed by Dipendra K Khanal, tells the story of Harke, who came to Kathmandu to work in a foreign country, but during his journey, he loses his bag containing documents. As he searches for his bag, he comes across another bag that other people, including a police officer, are searching for. The film stars Dayahang Rai, Priyanka Karki, and Shishir Rana in the lead roles.
The film, with the majority of the scenes set in a single house, offers a unique yet comedic storyline in which each character has their own goal of making money or fulfilling their goals or dreams, but they are bound together by one bag that the characters are looking for, with hilarious comedy scenes, character interaction, and plot twists providing an original yet engaging plot. With excellent performances by the leads, great dialogue, and delivery featuring characters chasing each other and a bag, the audience is sure to be entertained.
Chha Maya Chapakkai (2019)
Chha Maya Chhapakai is a Nepali comedy social drama film that tells the story of Comrade BP Paudel in the aftermath of an earthquake. The water source in Ghaderi village has dried up, and he dreams of bringing water to the village by winning a local election. While his political adversary, the leader of village Todke, obstructs his dream, BP quickly falls for his daughter, resulting in a scuffle between the two parties. The film is directed by Dipendra Lama starring Deepak Raj Giri, Keki Adhikari, Kedar Ghimire, and Jeetu Nepal.
Chha Maya Chhappakkai offers an entertaining comedic cinematic experience by combining political tension, water scarcity, societal issues, and romance with humor that addresses societal political issues through situational comedy. The comedic cast members all give good performances to make the audience laugh throughout the film, which includes political party squabbles, relationship build-up and issues, and character interactions, all with a blend of comedy and drama, making it an enjoyable and engaging watch with a good plotline and screenplay.
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Woda Number 6 (2015)
Next up is Woda Number 6, directed by Ujwal Ghimire and starring Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire, Dayahang Rai, Deepa Shree Niraula, Priyanka Karki, Jeetu Nepal, Sitaram Kattel, Buddhi Tamang, Wilson Bikram Rai, Neer Shah, and Shivahari Poudel. The film follows Deep and his four friends as they participate in the Maoist revolution and the aftermath of the peace accord, with a focus on the village of Nuwakot. After Deep clashes with the Kaji family, the village’s elite, the five friends join a Maoist rebel group to exact revenge, providing a humorous adventure for the characters on their revenge mission.
With an unexpected ending, the film provides a backstory set in the aftermath of the Nepalese Civil War and how the character’s life changes after clashing with a village leader, portrayed by an ensemble cast known for their comedic roles and acting, witty dialogues, and a well-crafted script. The film successfully blends entertainment with a reflection on serious issues, making it a must-see for Nepali cinema fans looking for a mix of comedy and social commentary.
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Hostel
Next on our list is the Hostel series, which consists of two films, Hostel and Hostel Returns, both Nepali comedy films directed by Hem Raj BC. Anmol K.C., Prakreeti Shrestha, Gaurav Pahadi, Rista Basnet, and Salon Basnet star in Hostel, while Sushil Shrestha, Abhaya Baral, Sushil Sitaula, Najir Hussain, Sashi Shrestha, and Swastima Khadka appear in Hostel Returns. Both films depict the hostel life of college students, focusing on romantic and friendship relationships, relationship breakdown, ragging, blackmailing, and the fun and comedic aspects of living in a hostel.
Both installments entertain fans with foolish character behavior and interactions, witty dialogues, friendship and love drama, relationship cheating, and adolescent fun-seeking behavior, all of which provide laughter to their audience while also adding drama and emotional touch. In both films, some characters handle the majority of the comedic interactions and scenes, such as Salon Basnet as Junge in Hostel and Najir Hussain as Rameshwor, providing Nepali moviegoers with the best youngster comedy guaranteed to entertain them.
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Chha Ekan Cha (2014)
Last but not least, Dinesh D.C. directs the Nepali comedy film Chha Ekan Cha, which stars Deepak Raj Giri, Neeta Dhungana, Kedar Ghimire, Shivahari Poudel, Jeetu Nepal, Sandip Chhetri, and Sitaram Kadel. The film follows six male characters who desire to marry a lovely girl named Astha, who is looking for a boy to marry. She dates all six boys in the hopes of finding one, but the one she picks is unexpected and difficult to foresee.
Cha Ekan Cha promises a star-studded laughter riot, with renowned Nepali comedians in the lead roles delivering excellent performances that provide various moments of amusement with all characters chasing after a single girl, while the ending is the most comedic scene of the entire film. Cha Ekan Cha is one of the best Nepali comedy films, thanks to its humorous character interaction and comedic adventure of characters competing to make a girl fall for them, as well as an engaging plot.