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Sasikumar-Simran's latest Tourist Family has once again reignited the love and yearning for feel-good dramas. The film, directed by Abishan Jeevinth, is based on the life of a Sri Lankan's family's pursuit to find a better life in Tamil Nadu. It is currently running in theatres. If you’ve already watched it and are craving more such stories, we’ve got a few recommendations you won’t want to miss.
Dada (2023) - Prime Video
Dada is a coming-of-age romantic drama directed by Ganesh K Babu. The film follows Manikandan and Sindhu, college students whose accidental pregnancy strains their relationship. After Sindhu leaves, Mani is left to raise their son, Aditya, alone. The film explores themes of parenthood, responsibility, and reconciliation.
Kudumbasthan (2025) - Zee5
Directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy, Kudumbasthan follows Naveen's (Manikandan) efforts to keep his middle-class life and relationships afloat in a myriad of ways. The film blends humour with social commentary on financial strain and the complexities of family dynamics.
Lubber Pandhu (2023) - JioHotstar
In a cricket battleground, Anbu (Harish Kalyan) and Gethu (Dinesh) clash head-on as their ego bolsters in every match, and also because Anbu's love interest, Durga is Gethu's daughter. Their personal and professional conflicts culminate in a climactic match that challenges social norms and personal egos. Praised for its nuanced storytelling and performances, the film is directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu.
Meiyazhagan (2024) - Netflix
Meiyazhagan is a ballad to brotherhood, a poem to relationships that are balm to your scars. Just like 96, director Prem Kumar crafts an endearing tale of Arulmozhi Varman (Arvind Swamy) who returns to his hometown after 22 years to attend his cousin's wedding. There, he meets Karthi, a cheerful relative whose identity unfolds over the course of heartfelt conversations.
Good Night (2023) - Jio Hotstar
Directed by Vinayak Chandrasekaran, Good Night centres around the life of Mohan (Manikandan), an IT professional whose loud snoring disrupts his personal and professional life. He falls in love with Anu (Meetha Raghunath), and they marry, but his snoring strains their relationship. The story humorously and poignantly explores how they navigate this challenge.
Sillu Karuppatti (2019) - Netflix
Directed by Halitha Shameem, this anthology explores themes of love and longing in four short stories which are centred around characters of different age groups. It delves into the complexities of human relationships and finding companionship in contemporary times.
Oh My Kadavule (2020) - Zee5
Starring Ashok Selvan, Ritika Singh and Vani Bhojan in lead roles, Ashwath Marimuthu's romantic comedy follows Arjun, who marries his childhood friend Anu, only to realize he lacks romantic feelings for her. As their marriage strains, Arjun gets a second chance to reshape his life and relationships.