Alia Bhatt’s dark comedy film Darlings has clocked two years. The movie, which arrived on Netflix in 2022, serves a social message against domestic violence. Helmed by Jasmeet K Reen, it also has Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew.
The movie’s synopsis reads, “Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.”
Over the years, several other films have been produced that have provided the same level of comedy while having an adrenaline-induced plot. On that note, here is a list of movies like Alia Bhatt’s Darlings, from Good Luck Jerry to Delhi Belly.
Monica, O My Darling
Another Netflix black comedy, Monica, O My Darling, has a thrilling storyline. The movie boasts an impressive star cast, including Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, Sikandar Kher, Sukant Goel, and more. According to Netflix, the film centers around a killing, but the murder mystery is not as simple as it may look. The film’s official synopsis reads, “A slick robotics expert joins a murderous plot after a passionate affair takes a sudden turn, but nothing — not even death — is what it seems to be.”
Good Luck Jerry
Janhvi Kapoor’s 2022 black crime comedy Good Luck Jerry has entertained the audience thoroughly. The movie follows the story of Jerry, who needs money for her ill mother. When she finds a shortcut to earn a huge amount, she finds herself in a difficult situation with drug cartels on her tail. Saurabh Sachdeva, Deepak Dobriyal, Mita Vashisht, Jaswant Dalal, and others also star in the movie. The film is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Lootcase
Kunal Kemmu took up the role of Nandan Kumar in the 2020 black comedy Lootcase. The movie follows the story of Nandan, who finds a fortune-filled suitcase. However, he does not know that owning this kind of money will bring him trouble. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, the movie is available to watch on Disney+ Hotstar.
Andhadhun
The Ayushmann Khurrana-led 2018 movie Andhadhun was a massive success. It follows the story of a piano artist who pretends to be blind for the sake of his music. However, things take a drastic turn when he witnesses a murder at one of his students’ houses. Tabu, Manav Vij, and Radhika Apte play supporting characters in this crime comedy helmed by Sriram Raghavan.
Haseen Dillruba
Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Harshvardhan Rane came together for the 2021 thriller mystery Haseen Dillruba. Available to stream on Netflix, the black comedy and twists in the plot won viewers’ hearts. Much like Alia Bhatt’s Darlings, the movie has crime and drama with a lot of comedy. Per Netflix, the movie’s synopsis reads, “Under investigation as a suspect in her husband’s murder, a wife reveals details of their thorny marriage that seem to only further blur the truth.” Given the success of the first film, all eyes are on its sequel, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Delhi Belly
The 2011 movie Delhi Belly is among the best black comedies in Indian cinema. It stars Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Poorna Jagannathan, Vijay Raaz, and more. Delhi Belly follows the lives of three bachelors living in Delhi who somehow become the target of a gangster due to some missing diamonds. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Wild Wild Punjab
Wild Wild Punjab is the latest Netflix buddy comedy movie. It stars Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Sunny Singh, Jassie Gill, Patralekhaa, and Ishita Raj Sharma. Simarpreet Singh directed the movie, which follows the story of four friends who go on a road trip. Little do they know that the trip will change their lives completely.
Other than these, several movies like Alia Bhatt’s Darlings have been released in Bollywood in the past few decades. These films, such as Fukrey, revolve around the comedy genre with a hint of mystery and crime.
