5 Hilarious Films You Can Enjoy With Your Family This Festive Season

The festive cheer is here, and its time to relax, rejuvenate, gorge onto delicacies and watch these entertaining films to ring in the season’s zeal together. If you’re at a crossroads for what to watch this holiday, here are 5 movies that you can enjoy with your family.

“The Comedian" is a heartwarming film paying tribute to the late actor, Satish Kaushik, who stars in the movie. Directed by Katyayan Shivpuri, the story follows a once-famous comedian who has fallen from grace, living a grumpy and unsatisfying life. His world changes when he encounters his cheerful and terminally ill young neighbor, who helps him find his humor and reconnect with his estranged family, ultimately transforming his life and hers through the power of laughter.

Where To Watch: JioCinema

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is a classic rom com featuring the iconic couple Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. In the film, the narration of the story is by a statue who talks about Prem Shankar Sharma, a carefree individual, who meets Jennifer Pinto while helping his friend elope. Both share the same stammering trait when they're emotional, which initially leads to a misunderstanding. Jennifer thinks Prem is mocking her, but she later discovers his stammer is genuine. Prem falls in love with Jennifer, who remains unaware of his feelings, as she's in love with her college friend, Rahul Jalan. When Rahul vanishes at the train station, Jennifer turns to Prem for help in finding him, sparking a complex journey of love and friendship.

Where To Watch: JioCinema, Amazon Prime Video

Murakh (The Idiot) is a drama film starring Arfi Lamba, Virendra Saxena, Varun Patel, Ria Singh, Kartik Krishnan, Dharmendra Tripathi, Aradhya Taing. The film narrates the story of Abdul, an illiterate muslim man from rural India who is denied the possession of a visa by the authorities. In a desperate attempt to travel, Abdul decides to hijack a domestic flight and redirect it to Australia. This thought-provoking film delves into complex themes with a dynamic plot.

Where To Watch: JioCinema

With one of the most iconic comedic celebrity casts of all time, Golmaal features Ajay Devgan, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Rimi Sen and Paresh Rawal as the main cast of the movie.  The plot revolves around Laxman and his mischievous friends, Gopal, Madhav, and Lucky, who indulge in scams and pranks, leading to Laxman's expulsion from college. They are pursued by a menacing character, Vasooli, who had previously lent them money. While on the run, they take refuge in the home of a blind couple, posing as their grandson, Sameer. Hilarity ensues as they try to manage this mess, with Gopal mimicking Sameer's voice. Lovestruck, they attempt to woo a girl next door, Nirali, and try to find the contents of a hidden chest in the house of the blind couple.

Where To Watch: Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video

Dhol, directed by the iconic and inspiring star director Priyadarshan, featuring popular celebrities like Rajpal Yadav, Sharman Joshi, Tushar Kapoor, Kunal Kemu, Tanushree Dutta and Om Puri as the main cast. The film narrates the story of four roommates living in Pune namely, Maru, Pakya, Sam, and Goti, dream of achieving success with minimal effort. They take loans from Maru's uncle, who resorts to physical violence when they can't pay back. Believing that marrying a wealthy girl will grant them their ticket to riches, they set their sights on Ritu, a rich newcomer in their neighborhood. However, their plans take a twist when they discover Ritu's real reason for being in the city. While they try to impress Ritu, they uncover a dangerous truth, setting off a series of unexpected events all tied to a mysterious dhol.

Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar