5 dark comedies to watch if you enjoyed Jaideep Ahlawat and Zeeshan Ayyub’s Bloody Brothers

If you’re the friend who’s always cracking jokes that toe the line, then dark comedy is the genre for you. You’ve probably binged ZEE5’s latest offering Bloody Brothers and chuckled as the two protagonists, played by Jaideep Ahlawat and Zeeshan Ayyub, try to cover their tracks after running over an elderly man. If this tale of two brothers and their shenanigans tickled your funny bone, then the gems on this list will have you in splits.

Go Goa Gone (Eros Now, JioCinema, Apple iTunes, YouTube Google Play Movies)

Touted as India’s first zombie-comedy film and one that’s acquired cult status is the Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu and Vir Das starrer Go Goa Gone. The plot follows three friends who go to Goa to relax and unwind. Instead, they find themselves in the middle of a zombie infestation with only a fake Russian Mafioso (Saif) as their hope of survival. Witty, absurdly funny, and completely entertaining, this film about the undead will make you feel the most alive!

Pushpavalli (Amazon Prime Video)

When it comes to playing flawed lovers and grey characters, why should boys have all the fun. Taking on the genre of anti-hero storytelling, Pushpavalli stars stand-up comedian Sumukhi Suresh in the title role. It follows her as she develops obsessive feelings towards her love interest, Nikhi (Manish Anand), while comedian Navin Richard also essays a pivotal role in the series. While her initial creepiness is mildly troubling, it takes on a more disturbing edge as the show progresses. Morbidly funny, smart, and touching upon relevant topics, this show is as refreshing as it is hilarious.

Delhi Belly (Netflix)

Although you’ve heard the iconic song (you know which one), it’s the movie that’s the actual masterpiece. Delhi Belly revolves around three friends and struggling artists (Imran Khan, Kunal Roy Kapoor and Vir Das) who fly into the radar of a powerful gangster when they misplace his diamonds. Re-establishing worn-out rules of Hindi cinema, Delhi Belly presents a fresh and dark take on the comedy-of-errors genre. The film takes you for a ride with clever writing at every corner.

The Family Man (Amazon Prime Video)

If you’ve ever wondered about the private lives of spies and security agents, then The Family Man answers your many questions and how! The show follows Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), a surveillance agent at the National Intelligence Agency. When Tiwari is assigned to investigate a potential terrorist threat, his family life and the related trouble brewing come to light. With ample self-awareness and witty one-liners, the show is a treat for audiences.

A Simple Murder (SonyLIV)

Usually, when you’re mistaken for another person, it only involves slight embarrassment. Not with A Simple Murder. The show starring Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Priya Anand and Amit Sial picks up when a down-on-his-luck entrepreneur is mistaken for someone else. He is given a contract to murder a young woman. A Simple Murder focuses on untangling complex topics like religion, greed, ethical dilemmas, and more while keeping viewers engaged. With a delightfully comic undertone, the show is a smooth and slick watch.

Now that you’ve got this list, cancel all weekend plans and get ready to binge-watch!