Movies like Todu Dongalu (1981)
The best movies like Todu Dongalu (1981) are Chateau Christmas (2020), Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019) and Five Star Christmas (2020). If Todu Dongalu hooked you with its romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

Quick picks
- Highest ratedA Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)6.3/10 from 577 votes
- NewestBlush (2021)Released 2021
Chateau Christmas (2020)
Margot, a world-renowned pianist, returns to Chateau Newhaus to spend the holidays with her family and is reunited with an ex who helps her rediscover her passion for music.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019)
Christmas enthusiast party planners Ella and her sister, Marianne, clash with their client, Edward, who is a not-so-jolly toy company CEO.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFive Star Christmas (2020)
After moving back to her hometown, Lisa (Lenz) plots with her siblings and grandparents to help her father's bed and breakfast get a five-star review from an incognito travel critic (Webster), but ends up falling for him, not knowing he is the real critic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Glenbrooke Christmas (2020)
As Christmas nears, heiress Jessica Morgan seizes what seems like her last chance to experience a relaxed Christmas and heads off to the small town of Glenbrooke, where she meets a handsome fireman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)
A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Next Door (2017)
Eric Randall, an author of bachelor lifestyle books, is left in charge of his young niece and nephew for the holidays. Eric turns to his neighbor April, a lover of all things Christmas, for help.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarry Me at Christmas (2017)
Organizing a Christmas wedding is a true treat for bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug. She loves the challenge of finding the perfect dress for the bride and orchestrating an exquisite event. What Madeline didn’t expect was to be swept off her feet by the bride’s gorgeous brother, movie star, Jonny Blaze. Jonny came to the quirky town of Fool’s Gold to support his sister -- not to fall in love. Yet Madeline is the most extraordinary woman he’s ever met, and she finds the real Jonny even more captivating than her celebrity crush. Will the action star be brave enough to take on the role of a lifetime?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOn the 12th Date of Christmas (2020)
Two seemingly incompatible game designers team up to create a romantic, city-wide scavenger hunt themed for the "12 Days of Christmas."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWrite Before Christmas (2019)
A recently single Jessica sends Christmas cards to people who have impacted her life—the aunt who raised her, her younger brother in the military, a popstar who was part of the soundtrack of her life, the music teacher who inspired her, and the best friend who always tells the truth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)
Christmas brings the ultimate gift to Aldovia: a royal baby. But first, Queen Amber must help her family and kingdom by finding a missing peace treaty.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlush (2021)
When a horticulturalist-astronaut crashes onto a desolate planet, he encounters an ethereal visitor and discovers the joy of building a new life—realizing the universe has delivered something astonishing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHellfighters (1968)
The adventures of oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on real-life Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSharing Christmas (2017)
A real estate developer is given the opportunity of his career to transform an old shopping complex into a prime location. Unfortunately, there is one tenant who is holding out—the Christmas shop owner he met by happenstance just days ago.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCheck Inn to Christmas (2019)
Julia Crawley and Ryan Mason must unite their families during Crestridge's Centennial Christmas celebration in order to save their family inns from a chain resort.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Under the Stars (2019)
When Nick is fired from his high-powered investment firm at Christmastime, he takes a job at a Christmas tree lot. There, he meets Julie, an astronomy teacher who’s always looked to the stars for hope. As the Christmas spirit washes over him—and he begins falling for Julie—the once self-centered Nick discovers the joy of helping others.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisForever in My Heart (2019)
Jenna and Charlie found love in Ireland but their dreams drove them apart. Five years later, they reunite and Jenna has to decide where her heart belongs—back home or in the Emerald Isle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Perfect Christmas Present (2017)
Tom Jacobs is Mr Christmas! He's built an entire business around helping clients find the perfect gift. But what happens when he falls for one lucky recipient?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Kiss II (2014)
At a Christmastime event, Jenna shares an impromptu, unforgettable kiss with the dashing billionaire, Cooper Montgomery. Unaware of his intentions and fearful of getting hurt in another relationship, Jenna vows to resist his charms, but begins to realize his affection is real as the two spend more time together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisDear Christmas (2020)
Natalie Morgan is an author and host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories of holiday romance with its listeners. While to the outside world and her listeners everywhere see Natalie is an expert on romance, she's never truly experienced a romance of her own. As Natalie prepares to embark on a promotional tour for her new book, she stops back home to spend Christmas with her family and to celebrate her parent's 50th anniversary where she unexpectedly begins to experience her own holiday romance as sparks ignite with local firefighter, Jack.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Made to Order (2018)
When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNinne Preethisuve (2002)
Ninne Preethisuve is a 2002 Kannada film directed by Om Prakash Rao. The film stars Shivaraj Kumar, Ramesh Aravind and Raasi in lead roles. Music was composed by Rajesh Ramanathan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Premi No. 1 (2001)
Premi No. 1 is a 2001 Kannada film directed by Kodlu Ramakrishna. The film stars Ramesh Aravind and Prema in lead roles. Music was composed by Gurukiran.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Shaapa (2000)
Shaapa movie is a love story that gets entangled with the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Shaapa means a curse.Ramesh plays a man haunted by his father
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Shriasthu Shubhamasthu (2000)
Shriasthu Shubhamasthu is a 2000 Kannada film directed by Seetaram Karanth and produced by Prakash Babu NK. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Anu Prabhakar, Srinivasa Murthy and Naveen Krishna in lead roles. Music was composed by K Kalyan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Maduve (2000)
Maduve (2000) is a 2000 Kannada film directed by Umakanth V and produced by Ramalingeswara Rao. The film stars Ramesh Aravind and Charulatha in lead roles. Music was composed by S A Rajkumar.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Chandramuki Pranasaki (1999)
Chandramuki Pranasaki movie is based on triangle love story. In which ramesh loves prema but bhavana loves ramesh. She is replying for his letters instead prema. Finally they both will unite.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Hrudaya Hrudaya (1999)
Hrudaya Hrudaya is a 1999 Kannada film directed by M S Rajashekar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film stars Shivaraj Kumar, Ramesh Aravind, Avinash and Sharat Babu in lead roles. Music was composed by Hamsalekha.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Yaare Neenu Cheluve (1998)
When Kamli loses her bag at a railway station, Surya finds it and sends it to her house with a note. They soon start communicating with each other through their letters and fall in love.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi (1997)
Kashi and Anand fall in love with the same girl without knowing about her true intentions. However, in a twist of fate, their lives change forever.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Todu Dongalu?
The closest matches to Todu Dongalu are Chateau Christmas (2020), Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019) and Five Star Christmas (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Todu Dongalu?
Start with Chateau Christmas (2020), the closest match to Todu Dongalu.
What is the highest-rated movie like Todu Dongalu?
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019), rated 6.3/10 by 577 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Todu Dongalu?
Blush (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Todu Dongalu?
Yes: Chateau Christmas (2020), Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019) and Five Star Christmas (2020).
How are movies similar to Todu Dongalu chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Todu Dongalu, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.




























