Yami Gautam's latest horror comedy Nayyi Naveli has been receving mixed reviews from the audience. By seamlessly blending terrifying supernatural elements with laugh-out-loud humour, the Bollywood movie have unlocked a formula that draws massive audiences to cinema halls.
Here is a detailed look at the 5 highest grossing horror-comedy movies, their key cast members, box office figures, and where you can stream them online.
Top 5 Highest Grossing Horror-Comedies
| Movie Title | Release Year | Worldwide Box Office (Approx.) | Star Cast | OTT Platform |
| Stree 2 | 2024 | ₹857 Crore | Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi | Netflix |
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | 2024 | ₹400+ Crore | Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit | Netflix |
| Golmaal Again | 2017 | ₹308 Crore | Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Tabu, Arshad Warsi | Amazon Prime Video |
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | 2022 | ₹265 Crore | Kartik Aaryan, Tabu, Kiara Advani | Netflix |
| Stree | 2018 | ₹180 Crore | Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana | Hotstar / Netflix |
1. Stree 2 (2024)
Box Office Report: Stree 2 smashed multiple box office records upon its release, collecting over ₹857 Crore worldwide. It stands as the undisputed highest-grossing Indian horror-comedy of all time and one of the highest-earning Hindi films in history.
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana.
OTT Platform: Streaming on Netflix.
2. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024)
Box Office Report: Directed by Anees Bazmee, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 had a sensational run at the festive box office, crossing ₹400 Crore worldwide. The return of the iconic Manjulika character alongside Rooh Baba proved to be a massive theatrical crowd-puller.
Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Rajpal Yadav.
OTT Platform: Streaming on Netflix.
3. Golmaal Again (2017)
Box Office Report: Directed by Rohit Shetty, this fourth installment of the Golmaal franchise introduced a supernatural twist to its iconic slapstick comedy. It collected ₹308 Crore worldwide, making it one of the pioneer blockbusters in the modern horror-comedy genre.
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Cast: Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Tabu, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu.
OTT Platform: Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
4. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
Box Office Report: Reinvigorating the theatrical box office during the post-pandemic period, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 grossed over ₹265 Crore worldwide. Kartik Aaryan's charm combined with Tabu's dual role earned high praise from audiences.
Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Tabu, Kiara Advani, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra.
OTT Platform: Streaming on Netflix.
5. Stree (2018)
Box Office Report: The film that started Maddock Films' celebrated Horror-Comedy Universe. Made on a modest budget, Stree became a massive sleeper hit, collecting over ₹180 Crore worldwide through strong word-of-mouth.
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee.
OTT Platform: Streaming on Hotstar and Netflix.
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The remarkable box office figures of these top five films demonstrate that horror-comedy is currently one of the most commercially viable genres in Indian cinema.
Note: All these box office numbers are taken from Sacnilk.
FAQs
Q1: Which is the highest-grossing horror-comedy movie in India?
Stree 2 (2024) is the highest-grossing Indian horror-comedy movie, earning over ₹857 Crore worldwide.
Q2: Where can I watch Stree 2 online?
Stree 2 is available for streaming on Netflix.
Q3: Is Golmaal Again a horror-comedy?
Yes, Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Again (2017) incorporates ghost and supernatural elements alongside classic comedy tropes.
Q4: Which production house created the Indian Horror-Comedy Universe?
Maddock Films created the cinematic universe starting with Stree (2018), which includes films like Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2.