Movies like Idhayam Murali (2026)
The best movies like Idhayam Murali (2026) are Vishwanath & Sons (2026), Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013). If Idhayam Murali hooked you with its romance and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest rated3 Idiots (2009)8.0/10 from 2,905 votes
- NewestVishwanath & Sons (2026)Released 2026
- In TamilVishwanath & Sons (2026)Also in Tamil
Vishwanath & Sons (2026)
A celebrated Olympian shooter travels to America looking for a donor to help his sick child — but unexpected romance complicates his search.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWake Up Sid (2009)
Wake Up Sid! is the story of a lazy Mumbai college student who does absolutely nothing, with a turn of events will Sid realize his potential in this world and become a success in the fast-paced life of Mumbai.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
On a trekking trip, an introverted Naina falls for a charming ex-classmate, whose thirst for adventure drives them apart. Years later, their paths cross again.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYes Man (2008)
Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLittle Hearts (2025)
Akhil, when failed in EAMCET exam, is forced into long-term coaching after heartbreak teaches him the difference between true and shallow love. At the center, he meets Katyayani and falls for her, only to be rejected for a strange reason. Determined not to lose her, his humorous and transformative journey to win her heart becomes the soul of the story.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022)
Rambo who lives a double life as a cab driver and bouncer falls in love with two women with contrasting personalities. What happens when he is forced to make a choice?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016)
A small-time rowdy fresh out of prison and a runaway woman seeking a new life in Chennai become unexpected neighbors. Bound by loneliness, they form an unusual bond—one that teeters between friendship and love. As they navigate their struggles together, their lives take a heartwarming turn in this charming romantic comedy-drama.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHridayapoorvam (2025)
Sandeep, a middle-aged bachelor who recently got a heart transplant, travels to Pune to attend the engagement of his heart-donor’s daughter, Haritha. Her engagement gets broken and Sandeep injures his back on the same day, forcing him to stay back in Pune for a few weeks, in his heart-donor’s house – who was an adventurous Colonel.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Happy Raj (2026)
A city romance meets a rural family invasion. What follows is chaos, comedy, and heartfelt moments. The story unfolds as a joyful entertainer that explores love, cultural clashes, and the importance of family bonds.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
Kathir is a young underachiever who frequently vents his frustrations through public outbursts. When Anitha, a North Indian girl whose family has fallen on hard times, moves into his housing colony, he soon decides to pursue her with his love, but she keeps rejecting his advances.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Jab We Met (2007)
A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMozhi (2007)
A musician's love towards a stubborn hearing and speech impaired woman makes her eventually realize that there is more to her life than she previously thought.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Raja Rani (2013)
John and Regina, who dislike each other, are forced to get married and lead troubled lives. However, things take a turn when the couple suffers a sudden tragedy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBarfi! (2012)
The heartwarming tale of Barfi, a charming deaf-mute young man from 1970s Darjeeling, and two unalike women who can't help but fall for him.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThiruchitrambalam (2022)
A guy-next-door tries to find romance in his life while also dealing with his personal problems. How long will it be before he realises what he is looking for is right next to him?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTraces of Love (2024)
On a random night, Marco and Laura meet at a karaoke bar and sing the song "Evidências" together. Since then, they fell in love and formed a couple that seemed perfect, until the moment they said “yes”. Without understanding what happened, now, every time this song plays, Marco will travel through his memories with Laura.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYouth (2026)
Youth follows Praveen, a 15-year-old boy who enters adolescence determined to find true love before school ends. As he goes through multiple relationships and heartbreaks, he slowly begins to understand what love truly means. Along the way, the experiences shape his growth, maturity, and outlook on life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Kamali from Nadukkaveri (2021)
Kamali is a happy-go-lucky girl from a small town. She is a weak student who is hardly interested in studies when she falls in love with a studious boy in Chennai who aspires to make it to IIT Madras. She decides to take her studies seriously and convinces her father to go for higher studies. With the help of a retired professor in her village, she starts preparing for exams to join IIT Madras if only to meet her love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
3 Idiots (2009)
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012)
In an accident two days before his wedding, a young man forgets the last year of his life. His friends are determined to ensure that he gets married despite his condition.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Comali (2019)
A youngster in his mid-30s goes through a series of struggles after coming to terms with the fact that he was in coma for 16 years.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Tholi Prema (2018)
Aaditya is an impulsive individual who takes decisions spontaneously and is unafraid to speak his mind. The love of his life Varsha is his extreme opposite — she chooses not to let her emotions control her actions or words. Will these two differing individuals ever make their relationship work?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
29 (2026)
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Kalyana Samayal Saadham (2013)
Raghu, a software engineer, faces several challenges in his arranged marriage as he suffers from erectile dysfunction and tries to find a solution to his problem.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Dharmadurai (2016)
A once-promising village doctor, burdened by personal loss and family betrayal, spirals into alcoholism and becomes an outcast. His journey of pain, resilience, and rediscovery takes him from despair to a chance at redemption, as he confronts his past and searches for purpose, love, and reconciliation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Chéri (2009)
The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSome Freaks (2016)
A charming romance develops between a boy with one eye and an overweight girl, though when she loses weight after going to college, their relationship is tested in devastating ways they never dreamed would happen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA California Christmas: City Lights (2021)
Follows Callie and Joseph one year after they fell in love, now running a dairy farm and winery, but their romance is threatened when business and family obligations call Joseph back to the city.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDragon (2025)
Raghavan transforms from a school topper into a “bad boy” to score girls in college, but ends up a heartbroken dropout. He then cons his way into a successful finance career, but the lies keep building and maintaining the facade proves tricky.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Other Sister (1999)
A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Idhayam Murali?
The closest matches to Idhayam Murali are Vishwanath & Sons (2026), Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Idhayam Murali?
People who watched Idhayam Murali most often go on to Vishwanath & Sons (2026), Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).
What is the highest-rated movie like Idhayam Murali?
3 Idiots (2009), rated 8.0/10 by 2,905 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Idhayam Murali?
Vishwanath & Sons (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Tamil movies like Idhayam Murali?
Yes: Vishwanath & Sons (2026), Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) and Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016).
How are movies similar to Idhayam Murali chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Idhayam Murali, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.