Sometimes, all you need is a comforting movie that warms your heart and lifts your mood. From stories of friendship and family to inspiring journeys of self-discovery, these Indian feel-good movies on Netflix remind us to smile, love, and live a little more fully. Each one is perfect for when you need a break from the chaos of everyday life.
1. Kathal
Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery is a satirical crime drama where two prized jackfruits disappear from the garden of a local MLA in a small town. Police Inspector Mahima Basor takes charge of solving this strange case under immense political pressure and public expectation. As she investigates, she uncovers a more serious crime-a girl missing from a lower caste community-and forces corrupt local powers to face uncomfortable truths about justice, caste, and priorities.
2. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Three childhood friends-Kabir, Imran, and Arjun-go on a month-long bachelor road trip across Spain before Kabir’s wedding. Each friend chooses an adventure sport as a surprise, pushing everyone out of their comfort zones. Along the way, they confront fears, buried feelings, and old wounds. Their journey strengthens their friendship, helps them find clarity in love and life decisions, and teaches them to live in the moment.
3. Dil Dhadakne Do
The Mehra family invites relatives and friends aboard a fancy cruise to celebrate the parents’ 30th anniversary-but beneath the glitz, there is tension. The parents, Kamal and Neelam, hide a troubled marriage; their daughter Ayesha suffers in an unhappy marriage; their son Kabir dreams of flying but feels forced into family business. As the cruise goes on and secrets spill out, each member confronts their true feelings, relationships, and the meaning of success and compromise. In the end, they learn to live better, together.
4. Laapataa Ladies
Laapataa Ladies tells the story of two newly married brides who get mistakenly swapped during a train journey to their husbands’ homes. One groom takes a wrong bride by accident, leaving the other behind, and both women must rebuild their lives in strange places while their families search for them. The film explores identity, marriage, and social norms as the women find strength, friendship, and independence through their unexpected situation.
5. Queen
Rani Mehra, a shy and sheltered Delhi girl, is left at the altar when her fiancé suddenly calls off their wedding. In heartbreak, she decides to go on her honeymoon alone to Paris and Amsterdam. On this journey, she meets new people, faces unexpected situations, and grows in confidence and self-respect. In the end, she refuses to return to her old life and walks away with dignity, having discovered her true self.
6. Piku
Piku Banerjee is a successful architect whose life revolves around caring for her aging father, Bhaskor, who is obsessed with his digestion problems. Frustrated by his frequent bathroom emergencies, she’s forced to reschedule everything for him. When they travel from Delhi to Kolkata together with Rana, a friendly companion, Piku confronts her frustrations, responsibilities, and family bonds. Through small moments and arguments, the film shows how love, duty, and individuality coexist in a family.
7. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, a devout Hanuman devotee, meets Shahida, a young mute Pakistani girl who gets lost in India and separated from her mother. Feeling responsible, Pawan sets out on a perilous journey across the India-Pakistan border to reunite Shahida with her family. He faces political obstacles, border security, and emotional trials, but his compassion and faith drive him onward. The film is about human kindness overcoming national boundaries and the deep bonds formed in adversity.
8. Dear Zindagi
Kaira, a young cinematographer, struggles with anxiety, relationships, and life’s pressures. She meets Dr. Jehangir “Jug” Khan, an unconventional therapist, who helps her change how she sees love, career, and self-worth. Through honest sessions and self-reflection, Kaira learns to accept her flaws, forgive her past, and find peace within.
9. Kal Ho Naa Ho
A cheerful woman named Naina lives a strict, cautious life in New York with her family. She meets Aman, a warm and happy man, who encourages her to live joyfully. But Aman hides a grave secret-he doesn’t have much time. As friendships and love deepen, Naina and others are forced to face life, loss, and the importance of expressing feelings before it’s too late.
10. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Four friends-Naina, Bunny, Avi, and Aditi-meet during a trekking trip and bond over dreams, love, and life goals. Years later, they reunite for a wedding, and the changes time brings test their relationships. Bunny, always chasing adventure, and Naina, now more settled, have to decide if together they can balance freedom and love. Their journey shows how dreams, friendship, and romance evolve with time.
So, which one is your favourite!