The multi-layered storyline of dark comedies is its strongest feature; in contrast to generic films that demand your whole focus and devotion, this one need no misses in order for you to truly understand its essence. Here is a list of the top dark comedy available on Netflix for you to check out.
1. Darlings (2022)
The film Darlings, helmed by Jasmeet K Reen and starring Alia Bhatt, is undoubtedly the best. Not only do Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma give excellent performances, but the film also takes several surprising turns that you won’t expect. This social thriller presents domestic violence in a novel way. The film tells the tale of a lady who defends herself and gets even with her husband for his toxic actions.
2. Monica, O My Darling (2022)
It wouldn’t be incorrect to argue that Vasan Bala’s dark comedy Monica, O My Darling reinvented the genre. Akansha Ranjan, Huma Qureshi, Zayn Khan, Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte, and Abhimanyu Dasani played major roles. The movie tells the tale of a seductress who had sex with a handful of the men that worked for her. She threatens to reveal their unlawful relationship to each of the men after she becomes pregnant. An astute ACP joins them when they decide to kill her in order to unravel the murder’s enigma.
3. AK vs AK (2020)
Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap play the key parts in Vikramaditya Motwane’s AK vs AK, with the actor’s son Harsh Vardhan Kapoor making an appearance. A public conflict between Anil and Anurag is shown in an incredibly entertaining dark-comedy film. Subsequently, the director of Gangs of Wasseypur abducts Sonam Kapoor, the actress, and forces the seasoned actor to go in search of her as his assistant records them for his upcoming project.
4. Ludo (2020)
This film directed by Anurag Basu isn’t for everyone. The Ludo game and the movie’s title have been used interchangeably. With five interwoven stories, this 2020 release film combines humor, romance, and drama into one cohesive whole. The movie starts off with a somber premise but gradually lightens up with a natural humor that permeates every scene and makes people laugh uncontrollably, even in serious situations. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Pearle Maaney.
5. 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
Vishal Bhardwaj’s 7 Khoon Maaf is the next film on the list. It stars Priyanka Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Irrfan Khan, Neeruddin Shah, Vivaan Shah, Annu Kapoor, Konkona, and many more in important parts. The novel Susanna’s Seven Husbands by Ruskin Bond served as the basis for the film. Susanna, the protagonist of the narrative, is a lady who is insatiably eager for love. She marries seven different men, all of whom pass away under strange circumstances.
6. Dev D (2011)
The highly regarded Dev D by Anurag Kashyap is yet another classic. The dark comedy movie is a masterful adaptation of the novel Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The film, which stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, and Kalki Koechlin in the key parts, tells the story of contemporary complex romantic relationships in which Abhay’s character turns to drugs and alcohol for comfort.
7. Shaitan (2011)
The film, which is helmed by Bejoy Nambiar, stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Kirti Kulhari, Rajit Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Rajeev Khandelwal, Neil Bhoopalam, and Rukhsar Rehman in pivotal parts. The film tells the tale of five friends who become embroiled in a hit-and-run case, illustrating the darker side of adolescence. They experience a downward spiral into a world of lies and criminality before realizing their lives is slipping away from them.
8. Brij Mohan Amar Rahe (2017)
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s underappreciated satire comedy Brij Mohan Amar Rahe is a must-see. Arjun Mathur, Manav Vij, Sheetal Thakur, Vijayant Kohli, Nidhi Singh, and Sunny Hinduja play the key parts in this satirical comedy. The main character is Arjun’s Brij Mohan, who aspires to remove both his lover and his controlling wife. He attempts to change his luck by taking out a large bank loan through an intermediary who ruins the deal. Then, in an attempt to offset the substantial debt, he stages his own death.
