Hold On to Your Sides, Tollywood Warriors! A Hilarious Journey Through the Top 10 Telugu Comedy Films of 2023
Brace yourselves for an eruption of side-splitting laughter, Tollywood fanatics! 2023 has been a year where Telugu cinema tickled our funny bones like never before, delivering comedic bombshells that left us gasping for air (and maybe wiping away tears of laughter). With so many chuckle-inducing gems vying for our attention, we’ve embarked on a quest […]
Brace yourselves for an eruption of side-splitting laughter, Tollywood fanatics! 2023 has been a year where Telugu cinema tickled our funny bones like never before, delivering comedic bombshells that left us gasping for air (and maybe wiping away tears of laughter). With so many chuckle-inducing gems vying for our attention, we’ve embarked on a quest for the funniest of the funny, handpicking the Top 10 Telugu Comedy Films that had us rolling on the floor.
So, whether you’re a seasoned Tollywood enthusiast or a newbie seeking your first dose of Telugu giggles, get ready to be tickled, teased, and thoroughly entertained by these cinematic marvels. We’ll introduce you to the comedic kingpins, the bumbling sidekicks, and the hilariously awkward situations that make these films the undisputed champions of Tollywood comedy in 2023.
Here are Top 10 Telugu Comedy Movies 2023:
SR. No | Movie Name | IMDB Rating |
1 | Balagam | 8.0 |
2 | Writer Padmabhushan | 7.6 |
3 | Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare | 7.4 |
4 | Mem Famous | 7.2 |
5 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | 6.6 |
6 | DD Returns | 6.3 |
7 | Unstoppable | 6.2 |
8 | Bhaag Saale | 6.1 |
9 | Prema Vimanam | 6.1 |
10 | Let’s Get Married | 4.2 |
1. Balagam
Director: Venu Yeldandi
Starring: Kavya Kalyanram, Venu Yeldandi, Priyadarshi Pulikonda
After the death of a family patriarch, a young man manipulates those around him in hopes of solving his problems. However, he soon realises the folly of his greed.
2. Writer Padmabhushan
Director: Shanmukha Prasanth
Starring: Sri Gouri Priya, Tina Shilparaj, Suhas
After his first book fails to succeed, an aspiring writer’s life takes a twist when an anonymous person releases a book under his name, and it becomes popular. Soon he sets out to find the real author. The film score is composed by Kalyan Nayak, whereas the songs were composed by Shekar Chandra along with the former. The audio rights were acquired by Lahari Music and T-Series. The first song “Kannullo Nee Roopame” was released on 10 July 2022. The film score is composed by Kalyan Nayak, whereas the songs were composed by Shekar Chandra along with the former. The audio rights were acquired by Lahari Music and T-Series. The first song “Kannullo Nee Roopame” was released on 10 July 2022.
3. Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
Director: Nithin Krishnamurthy
Starring: Divya Spandana, Nithin Krishnamurthy, Rishab Shetty
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare is an Indian Kannada-language black comedy film directed by Nithin Krishnamurthy in his directorial debut and presented by Rakshit Shetty under Paramvah Pictures banner. A2 Music, which holds the audio rights for the film, released the film’s first single from its soundtrack album titled as “The Hostel Hudugaru Protest Song” on 5 January 2023. This track was penned by Yogaraj Bhat, composed, and sung by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. It was picturised in the premises of a college hostel, and features with cameos by Rishab Shetty, Pawan Kumar and Shine Shetty.
4. Mem Famous
Director: Sumanth Prabhas
Starring: Sumanth Prabhas, Siri Rassi, Saarya Laxman
A high-energy, youthful journey filled with amazing moments of friendship, love and family, set in a beautiful and colourful village. The film score and soundtrack album of the film is composed by Kalyan Nayak.
5. Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
Director: S.V. Krishna Reddy
Starring: Mirnalini Ravi, Syed Sohel, Rashmi Gautam
After Vijay, a director, goes on hiatus after his films fail, he falls in love with the daughter of a farming tycoon. While he tries to impress her father, he receives the chance to make a hit movie. The songs were composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.
6. DD Returns
Director: S. Prem Anand
Starring: Surbhi, Santhanam, Masoom Shankar
A group of friends hides a bag full of money and jewels in a haunted bungalow to ditch the police. When they try to retrieve the bag, a ghost makes them play a survival game. The film’s music is composed by OfRo in his maiden collaboration with Santhanam and Prem.
7. Unstoppable
Director: Diamond Ratnababu
Starring: VJ Sunny, Vikram Aditya, Posani Krishna Murali
Easy-going childhood buddies Kohinoor Kalyan and Jilani Ramdas lose money on cricket betting. In the process of regaining the lost money, they unintentionally destroy the villains’ entire empire.
8. Bhaag Saale
Director: Pranith Bramandaplly
Starring: Nandini Rai, Neha Solanki, Simha Koduri
A smart young chap gets into big trouble when he must defy a goon to retrieve something priceless and win back his love. The music rights of the film are owned by Aditya Music. Kaala Bhairava composed the music and background score for the film.
9. Prema Vimanam
Director: Santosh Kata
Starring: Saanve Megghana, Sangeeth Shobhan, Vennela Kishore
Two kids with a dream to board a flight cross path with a young couple who must urgently catch the flight to start a new life.
10. Let’s Get Married
Director: Ramesh Thamilmani
Starring: Ivana, Harish Kalyan, Nadhiya
Gautham and Meera find themselves falling for each other and decide to get married. The music for the film was composed by Ramesh Thamilmani.
And there you have it, Tollywood troopers, a laughter-fueled tour of the 10 Telugu comedy films that had 2023 in stitches! From witty wordplay that left heads spinning to slapstick shenanigans that defied the laws of physics , these cinematic gems have redefined the genre, leaving us breathless , exhilarated , and maybe a little sore from all the side-splitting action.
So, as the curtains close on these 10 masterpieces, remember this: the world of Tollywood comedy is ever-evolving, pushing boundaries and redefining itself with every chuckle-inducing narrative and slapstick stunt. Keep your eyes peeled for the next wave of comedic kings and queens, side-splitting situations, and witty punchlines that will have you rolling on the floor.