The latest comedy Khel Khel Mein is currently in the theaters and entertaining the masses. Besides Akshay Kumar, the movie features an ensemble cast including Ammy Virk, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal. Mudassar Aziz has directed the movie which is based on the Italian film Perfect Strangers.
Khel Khel Mein’s plot follows the story of seven friends getting together and playing a game that reveals all their secrets. They vow to share every text and phone call they receive on their phones. The drama increases as their personal lives do not remain private, even to their partners.
Much like Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein, the list of multi-starrer Bollywood buddy comedies is below.
Housefull
Akshay Kumar has led several multi-starrer movies and one of his most beloved comedies include the Housefull film franchise. The 2010 comedy Housefull also starred Deepika Padukone, Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Lara Dutta, and Boman Irani in crucial roles. Directed by Sajid Khan, the movie revolves around a man who believes he is a mascot of bad luck. When he finally finds love, his bad luck brings a lot of hurdles.
Dhamaal
Much like Khel Khel Mein, the 2007 movie Dhamaal is also a buddy comedy. It has entertained the masses thoroughly ever since its release about two decades ago. To date, the film remains one of the most beloved comedies for movie buffs. Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Javed Jaffrey, and Aashish Chaudhary play lead roles in the movie.
Per ZEE5, the movie’s synopsis reads, “After finding about a hidden treasure from a dying man, four good-for-nothing friends embark on a race against time to find the treasure. However, their plans are foiled by Inspector Kabir who is hellbent to get the treasure all by himself.”
Pyaar Ka Punchnama
Another buddy comedy Pyaar Ka Punchnama was released in 2011. The movie marked the breakthrough of Kartik Aaryan’s career. It also stars Divyendu and Nushrratt Bharuccha in lead roles.
“Matters of the heart introduce chaos into the once-idyllic bachelor existence of three young men who share an apartment,” reads its synopsis on Netflix. Moreover, it navigates the love stories of the modern time.
Crew
It was a friendship that helped the three masterminds of Crew pull off a heist. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, the movie received mostly positive reviews from the audience. Moreover, it also broke records at the box office and amazed everyone.
Streaming on Netflix, the movie’s synopsis reads, “When their airline faces bankruptcy, three desperate flight attendants resort to a high-flying gold smuggling ring to keep their careers afloat.”
Welcome
Akshay Kumar’s other classic comedy is the 2007 movie Welcome. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Nan Patekar, Katrina Kaif, Mallika Sherawat, Feroz Khan, and more.
Per JioCinema, the movie’s synopsis reads, “Rajiv and Sanjana decide to come clean about their love for their families. Although Sanjana’s don brothers agree, Rajiv’s uncle becomes an obstacle, leading to hilarious decisions.”
In conclusion, several multi-starrer comedies like Khel Khel Mein have been released in Bollywood over the years. While they are all based on friendship, they have their unique stories.