Glorious tales surrounding the complexity of love have inspired Indian films since their inception. From witnessing the resilience and fortitude of dealing with love to the emotional strength required to withstand difficulties, audiences have always been inspired by the fight for togetherness. Releasing on September 1, ‘Kushi’ is a tale of Viplav, an employee of the state-run telecom company BSNL who falls in love with Aradhya, a corporate professional working in iLabs Centre. The film stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Vijay Deverakonda in the lead roles.
Ahead of the film’s release, here are a few other Indian titles based on the dynamics of love that you should watch if you haven’t already.
‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’
Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ is based on Flamboyant Punjabi Rocky and intellectual Bengali journalist Rani who fall in love despite their differences. After facing family opposition, they decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married.
‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’
Starring Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar, ‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’ is based on Siddharth and Trisha who lead a happy marital life until Trisha gets pregnant and they find themselves struggling with the challenges of parenthood even after the arrival of their baby.
‘Tanu Weds Manu’
Starring R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ revolves around Manu, an NRI doctor, who comes to India in search of a bride and falls in love with Tanu. Apart from her suitor, Tanu, a fun-loving girl, rather enlists his help in eloping with her lover.
‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’
Starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ is the story of a girl from Ambala, Kavya Pratap Singh, who is about to get married to an NRI. When she visits Delhi to shop for her trousseau, she meets Humpty Sharma, a carefree man, and falls in love with him
‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’
Starring Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, and Anil Kapoor, amongst others, ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ showcases A wedding in an Indian family that serves as a platform for love, happiness and unmasking the miscommunication, illicit affairs and doubts that break marriages.
Reminiscing on these films must have made you feel like watching another love tale. If so, head out to watch ‘Kushi’.