Movies like Kadam Kadha (2017)
The best movies like Kadam Kadha (2017) are Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011), Adventures in Public School (2018) and Sarvam Maya (2025). If Kadam Kadha hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedLouis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)7.8/10 from 321 votes
- NewestSarvam Maya (2025)Released 2025
- In MalayalamSarvam Maya (2025)Also in Malayalam
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisAdventures in Public School (2018)
A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSarvam Maya (2025)
An atheist priest's life is upended after performing an exorcism, bonding with a charming spirit who helps him pursue music and heal his past.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNo Time for Sergeants (1958)
Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMuch Ado About Nothing (2013)
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)
Nutbourne College, an old established, all-boys, boarding school is told that another school is to be billeted with due to wartime restrictions. The shock is that it's an all-girls school that has been sent. The two head teachers are soon battling for the upper hand with each other and the Ministry. But a crisis (or two) forces them to work together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMukundan Unni Associates™ (2022)
Advocate Mukundan Unni wants to be successful and leaves no stone unturned to achieve growth, prosperity, and respect. But this steadfast nature aided with an ample dose of greed comes with a cost.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Luck of the Irish (2001)
A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Air Up There (1994)
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAfter the Ball (2015)
After the Ball, a retail fairy tale set in the world of fashion. Kate's dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can't get a job. No one trusts the daughter of Lee Kassell, a retail guru who markets clothes "inspired" by the very designers Kate wants to work for. Who wants a spy among the sequins and stilettos? Reluctantly, Kate joins the family business where she must navigate around her duplicitous stepmother and two wicked stepsisters. But with the help of a prince of a guy in the shoe department her godmother's vintage clothes and a shocking switch of identities, Kate exposes the evil trio, saves her father's company -- and proves that everyone can wear a fabulous dress.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMr. Bones (2001)
A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRocko's Modern Life: Static Cling (2019)
After 20 years in space, Rocko returns to a technologically advanced O-Town and makes it his mission to get his favorite show back on the air.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNjan Prakashan (2018)
Pining for a lavish life abroad, a lazy but lovable guy next door crafts a scam to avoid a career in nursing and find a wealthy spouse to secure a visa.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Girl Most Likely To... (1973)
An ugly girl undergoes plastic surgery and becomes beautiful. She then takes revenge on all the people who mistreated her when she was ugly.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPups Alone (2021)
After receiving an exciting new job opportunity at a cutting edge Pet Invention company, Robert, his teenage daughter Jenna and their trusty and special border collie Charlie make the move to the new neighborhood, right before Christmas. Upon arriving, Robert meets his gorgeous next door neighbor Holly, and her sassy and spunky border collie Gidget. Before the sparks can fly, they are set upon my Robert’s conniving and obnoxious next door neighbor and project manager Victor, his neighborhood bully bulldog “Vinnie P” and the sycophantic sidekick Chihuahua “Jose”.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisCadet Kelly (2002)
Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries out for the drill team.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA.R.C.H.I.E. (2016)
A recently orphaned 15-year-old who has moved to a small town to live with her uncle befriends a robotic canine with super strength, x-ray vision and the ability to talk and the pair take on a military complex, bullies, kidnappers, romance and the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Trouble with Angels (1966)
Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaradona (2018)
Maradona, a young man, due to some dangerous situations, moves out of his hometown and reaches Bangalore to stay with his distant relatives. However, during his stay there, his situation worsens further.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Kolumittayi (2016)
Unni and his friends move to the 6th grade after the new academic year begins. He loves his school life mainly because of his crush Riya and feels threatened by the newcomer in his class - Roney. Soon they lock horns and are in competition.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Oru Bilathi Pranayam (2016)
Oru Bilathi Pranayam is a Malayalam movie directed by Canatious Athipozhiyil and produced by Garshom Media. Letesia Kuncheria, Kuriakose, Lawrence Larckin are doing the lead roles in this film. Music has been composed by Canatious Athipozhiyil and the screenplay was by Jinson Iritty
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
King of Kings (2014)
Shekarankutty, a normal man with a wife and daughter, has trouble when his past as a mafia don is revealed.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Manglish (2014)
Malick Bhai is a fish auctioneer, who is a familiar face in Cochin harbour. A foreigner girl Michelle enters his life. She comes to India with some motives and Malick Bhai decides to help her.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Sunday Holiday (2017)
Mr. Unni Mukundan who is very passionate about his first movie, coincidentally meets Mr. David Paul, a famous movie director. At the same time, the life experiences of Amal, who relocates himself to Cochin from Thalaserry, makes him undergo a total change in his vision of life due to his acquaintance with Nakutti and Rahul, the residents of 'Sargapournami' his home in Cochin. Sunday Holiday is a beautiful story that is replete with comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Sarvopari Palakkaran (2017)
Jose, a circle inspector, finds an ideal bride after meeting several women. Meanwhile, he meets Anupama, a social worker, while working on a sensitive molestation case.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Varnyathil Aashanka (2017)
A group of four men plan a jewellery heist during a hartal day in Thrissur. After a drunk man unwittingly joins the group, commotion and hilarity ensues.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Nadodikkattu (1987)
After losing their jobs, Dasan and Vijayan have no hope of finding work in Kerala. They plan to escape to Dubai, but end up in Chennai. Can they find luck there?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisPokkiri Simon (2017)
Simon and his group of friends highly admire the Tamil superstar Vijay. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when their love for the actor makes them clash with two local criminals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Kadam Kadha?
The closest matches to Kadam Kadha are Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011), Adventures in Public School (2018) and Sarvam Maya (2025). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Kadam Kadha?
Start with Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011), the closest match to Kadam Kadha.
What is the highest-rated movie like Kadam Kadha?
Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), rated 7.8/10 by 321 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Kadam Kadha?
Sarvam Maya (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Malayalam movies like Kadam Kadha?
Yes: Sarvam Maya (2025), Mukundan Unni Associates™ (2022) and Njan Prakashan (2018).
How are movies similar to Kadam Kadha chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Kadam Kadha, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.