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Ranbir Kapoor’s Wake Up Sid to Ananya Panday’s Kho Gaye Hum Kahan; 5 movies worth watching this weekend
If the rumors of sequel to Ranbir Kapoor's Wake Up Sid got you excited; here are 5 movies including Kho Gaye Hum Kahan that are similar in genre and offer full-package of entertainment.
Just a couple of days back, a video of Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sensharma sent the internet into a state of frenzy as it led to speculations of the team gearing up for the sequel to Ayan Mukerji’s directorial, Wake Up Sid. However, much to fans’ disappointment, hours later, Karan Johar confirmed that the pictures were actually from an ad shoot. Hands down, the love for the evergreen film needs no explanation because it can never really go old.
However, here we are diving into a curated list of the movies for you all that surely you would love if you’ve loved Wake Up Sid, as they resonate with youngsters and celebrate friendship.
5 movies you've got to watch this weekend
1. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)
- Running Time: 2 hrs 15 min
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, Kalki Koechlin, Anya Singh, Malaika Arora
- Director: Arjun Varain Singh
- Writer: Zoya Akhtar, Arjun Varain Singh and Reema Kagti
- Year of release: 2023
- Where to watch: Netflix
The latest release Kho Gaye Hum Kahan has to top the list. The young-age drama film explores complex relationship dynamics. It unravels a relatable storyline and confronts uncomfortable truths in the new age of social media. 
2. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Running Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kalki Koechlin, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit
- Director: Ayan Mukerji
- Writer: Ayan Mukerji and Hussain Dalal
- Year of release: 2013
- Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Googleplay Movies &TV
This is yet another movie of Ranbir Kapoor spreading his effortless charm on screen. The story revolving around Bunny and friends is as relatable as it could be. Dealing with a grown-up bond between friends and passion, the film never ceases to entertain.
3. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- Running Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Movie Star Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin, Naseeruddin Shah, Deepti Naval
- Director: Zoya Akhtar
- Writer: Farhan Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar
- Year of release: 2011
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and Netflix
The new age movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara not only shells major friendship goals but also delivers an ideal prototype of a perfect vacation with friends. The film where each character is juggling between their internal battle concludes with a much-needed vacation with friends.
4. Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na (2008)
- Running Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Imran Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Manjari Fadnnis, Prateik Patil Babbar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan
- Director: Abbas Tyrewala
- Writer: Abbas Tyrewala
- Year of release: 2008
- Where to watch: Netflix
The new age romantic comedy Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na perfectly exhibited millennials' ideal college life, relationships, and friendships. The film also beautifully highlighted the sibling bond and of course musical album of the film is an icing on the cake.
5. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
- Running Time: 3 hrs 3 mins
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity G Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, Dimple Kapadia, Rajat Kapoor
- Director: Farhan Akhtar
- Writer: Kassim Jagmagia, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Vishwanath Kashyap
- Year of release: 2001
- Where to watch: YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Netflix
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that there is no other film like Dil Chahta Hai. The golden coming-of-age romantic drama never seems like a fictional drama. It is actually like a conversation and manifestation of having friends like Akash, Sameer, and Sid!
Since the weekend is approaching, we’ve got your watch list sorted. Call over your friends and enjoy these films, and do let us know your favorite movie in the comments section!
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