Tamasha: From sunny Corsica to the Shimla prologue, Imtiaz Ali’s film set the perfect summer catalog. Stream on: Netflix
Ghamak Ghar: Buzzing with memories, Achal Mishra’s debut is a lovely ode to summer holidays in the village, mangoes and all. Streaming on: MUBI India
Dil Chahta Hai: An all-season classic, with some great summery views of Goan beaches and the iconic Chapora Fort. Streaming on: Netflix
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Karan Johar’s film winds down at an Ooty summer camp. It’s all fun and games and basketball. Stream on: Netflix
Taqdeerwala: Kader Khan plays an ice-cream obsessed Yamraj in this 1995 Venkatesh comedy. Kader wrote the screenplay — which explains his plans. Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Manorama Six Feet Under: A sultry daylight noir, Navdeep Singh’s film is soaked in the headiness of summer. Watch out for fizzling Yana Gupta in the desert sun. Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Veyil: On a hot summer day, Murugesan gets caught bunking class and watching a film. He runs away and becomes a theatre projectionist, his safe haven from life’s heat. Streaming on: YouTube
Bombay Summer: A love triangle, Joseph Mathew-Varghes’ film looks at friendship and loss in the big city. Streaming on: : Amazon Prime Video
Dazed and Confused: Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age comedy follows teenagers through the last day of school, as they skip authority, cruise around town and party into the night. Streaming on Netflix
Call Me By Your Name: Director Luca Guadagnino captured the languid summer romance between an American teen and an older student. Available on DVD: Amazon, Flipkart
