Movies like Dhoomakethu: 20 to watch next
If you loved Dhoomakethu (2026) — a comedy and fantasy film directed by Sudhi Maddison — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Dhoomakethu most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 11 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Dream Scenario 2023★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ted 2012★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Wedding Year 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Ricky Gervais: Mortality 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Ladies First 2026★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
An arrogant but charismatic ladies' man finds his life of money, power and casual flings upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Babes 2024★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
After getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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Driver's Ed 2026★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
A group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Hard to Die 1990★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings. They suspect that the strange janitor, who witnessed another series of killings six months previously, is at the bottom of the whole thing. Little do they know the real horror that they face in the end.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Strawberry Mansion 2021★ 6.7
Shares: Fantasy
In the not-too-distant future, an all-seeing surveillance state conducts “dream audits” to collect taxes on the unconscious lives of the populace. Mild-mannered government agent James Preble travels to a remote farmhouse to audit the dreams of Arabella “Bella” Isadora, an eccentric, aging artist. Entering Bella’s vast VHS archive, which contains a lifetime of dreams, Preble stumbles upon a secret that offers him a chance at love—and hope for escape.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Into the Night 1985★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Brass Teapot 2012★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy
When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Best Man Holiday 2013★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy
When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sextuplets 2019★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their remaining long-lost siblings.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Accident Man 2018★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer. When a loved one is murdered by his own crew, Fallon is forced to avenge the one person who actually meant something to him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Bed Sitting Room 1969★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ali Wong: Single Lady 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Clear History 2013★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City 2018★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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One Night at McCool's 2001★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy
On an ordinary night, in an ordinary part of town, a beautiful young woman walks into a bar. Her name is Jewel, and before long she is chatting to bartender Randy. The pair leave together, but he ends up getting into a tussle with her criminal boyfriend, who she then shoots dead, later persuading Randy to take the rap for her. But this isn't the end of it, as both Randy's cousin Carl and the detective assigned to the murder case also fall for Jewel's charms and find themselves caught up in the ensuing events. It seems that any man who meets Jewel falls instantly in love with her, and she's going to use this fully to her own advantage, leaving a trail of havoc in her wake. It also seems that she is going to get away with it - that is, until Randy decides to hire a hitman...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado 2016★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
He's a kamikaze gambler. A one-arm cuddler. And if his fly is down, so be it. A night of sly riffs and slow burns.
Stream in India on Netflix